Margarine vs. Rib eye steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between margarine and rib eye steak
- Margarine is richer in vitamin K, vitamin A, and vitamin E, yet rib eye steak is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and iron.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for rib eye steak is 83% higher.
- Margarine contains 143 times more vitamin A than rib eye steak. Margarine contains 3577IU of vitamin A, while rib eye steak contains 25IU.
- Rib eye steak contains less saturated fat.
Food types used in this article are Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, without salt and Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip-on, separable lean, and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.3% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +633.3% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +266.7% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1344.4% |
Contains more IronIron | +3633.3% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +2940% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +10137.5% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +8900% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +5712.5% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +610% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +675.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +21239.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +5200% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +2000% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +500% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +293.5% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Polyunsaturated fat | 24.302g | 1.027g | 155% |
Fats | 80.71g | 21.81g | 91% |
Vitamin A | 819µg | 8µg | 90% |
Vitamin B12 | 0.1µg | 2.1µg | 83% |
Vitamin K | 93µg | 1.6µg | 76% |
Monounsaturated fat | 38.877g | 10.519g | 71% |
Vitamin E | 9mg | 0.1mg | 59% |
Selenium | 0µg | 29.7µg | 54% |
Zinc | 0mg | 5.91mg | 54% |
Protein | 0.16g | 23.69g | 47% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.009mg | 0.477mg | 36% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.023mg | 4.908mg | 31% |
Cholesterol | 0mg | 80mg | 27% |
Iron | 0.06mg | 2.24mg | 27% |
Saturated fat | 15.189g | 9.684g | 25% |
Calories | 717kcal | 291kcal | 21% |
Phosphorus | 5mg | 152mg | 21% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.037mg | 0.287mg | 19% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.536mg | 11% | |
Copper | 0mg | 0.08mg | 9% |
Choline | 12.4mg | 48.8mg | 7% |
Potassium | 18mg | 260mg | 7% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.01mg | 0.071mg | 5% |
Magnesium | 3mg | 22mg | 5% |
Manganese | 0.08mg | 3% | |
Sodium | 2mg | 54mg | 2% |
Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
Calcium | 3mg | 11mg | 1% |
Vitamin D | 0IU | 7IU | 1% |
Folate | 1µg | 6µg | 1% |
Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0mg | 0% |
Carbs | 0.7g | 0g | 0% |
Net carbs | 0.7g | 0g | N/A |
Trans fat | 14.89g | 1.478g | N/A |
Tryptophan | 0.265mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 1.116mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 1.103mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 2.041mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 2.269mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.641mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.95mg | 0% | |
Valine | 1.184mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.888mg | 0% | |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.038g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0.014g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.024g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 21.522g | 0.7g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.16 g
Fats:
80.71 g
Carbs:
0.7 g
Water:
16.52 g
Other:
1.91 g
Protein:
23.69 g
Fats:
21.81 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
54.49 g
Other:
0.01 g
Contains more FatsFats | +270.1% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
Contains more OtherOther | +19000% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +14706.3% |
Contains more WaterWater | +229.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
15.189 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
38.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
24.302 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
9.684 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
10.519 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.027 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +269.6% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2266.3% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -36.2% |