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Mashed potato vs. Rib eye steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between mashed potato and rib eye steak?

  • Rib eye steak has more vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, vitamin B6, iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, and phosphorus than mashed potato.
  • Rib eye steak's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 85% higher.
  • Mashed potato is lower in saturated fat.
  • Mashed potato has a higher glycemic index (87) than rib eye steak (0).

We used Fast foods, potato, mashed and Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip-on, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled types in this comparison.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 5.4% 25% 12% 12% 6% 25% 40% 13% 4.4%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 3.3% 23% 84% 27% 161% 65% 7% 10% 162%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +63.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +22.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +46.7%
Contains more IronIron +622.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +128.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +2586.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +157.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -82.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3612.5%
~equal in Potassium ~260mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 14% 8.4% 0% 3.8% 3.5% 20% 0% 28% 8.8% 15% 6.8% 7.3%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 2.7% 2% 3% 18% 66% 92% 32% 110% 263% 4% 4.5% 27%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +437.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +320%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +268.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +373.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1813.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +354.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +297.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2900%
Contains more CholineCholine +264.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 15% 80%
Protein: 1.65 g
Fats: 2.82 g
Carbs: 14.65 g
Water: 79.62 g
Other: 1.26 g
24% 22% 54%
Protein: 23.69 g
Fats: 21.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 54.49 g
Other: 0.01 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +46.1%
Contains more OtherOther +12500%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1335.8%
Contains more FatsFats +673.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 27% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.577 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.342 g
46% 50% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.684 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.519 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.027 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +30.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1361%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mashed potato Rib eye steak
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mashed potato Rib eye steak DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 2.1µg 85%
Selenium 0.8µg 29.7µg 53%
Zinc 0.22mg 5.91mg 52%
Protein 1.65g 23.69g 44%
Saturated fat 0.577g 9.684g 41%
Fats 2.82g 21.81g 29%
Cholesterol 0mg 80mg 27%
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.477mg 27%
Monounsaturated fat 0.72g 10.519g 24%
Vitamin B3 1.08mg 4.908mg 24%
Iron 0.31mg 2.24mg 24%
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.287mg 21%
Phosphorus 59mg 152mg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.536mg 11%
Sodium 306mg 54mg 11%
Calories 89kcal 291kcal 10%
Choline 13.4mg 48.8mg 6%
Fiber 1.3g 0g 5%
Copper 0.035mg 0.08mg 5%
Carbs 14.65g 0g 5%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.071mg 5%
Starch 12.1g 5%
Vitamin K 5.9µg 1.6µg 4%
Vitamin A 43µg 8µg 4%
Vitamin E 0.42mg 0.1mg 2%
Magnesium 15mg 22mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.342g 1.027g 2%
Manganese 0.098mg 0.08mg 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Potassium 286mg 260mg 1%
Calcium 18mg 11mg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 7IU 1%
Folate 9µg 6µg 1%
Net carbs 13.35g 0g N/A
Sugar 0.5g 0g N/A
Trans fat 0.105g 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%
Fructose 0.2g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.174g 0.038g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0.014g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.024g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.146g 0.7g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mashed potato Rib eye steak
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Mashed potato
48%
Rib eye steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Mashed potato
56%
Rib eye steak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak contains less Sodium (difference - 252mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 87)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 80mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.107g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Mashed potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170699/nutrients
  2. Rib eye steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173392/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.