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Nachos vs. Rib eye steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Nachos and Rib eye steak

  • Nachos are higher in Vitamin E , and Vitamin K, yet Rib eye steak is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Iron.
  • Rib eye steak covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 85% more than Nachos.
  • Nachos contain 41 times more Vitamin E than Rib eye steak. While Nachos contain 4.08mg of Vitamin E , Rib eye steak contains only 0.1mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Nachos are lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Fast foods, nachos, with cheese 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 more Calcium +472.7%
Contains more Magnesium +90.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +30.3%
Contains more Potassium +39.2%
Contains more Manganese +133.8%
Contains more Iron +198.7%
Contains less Sodium -82.7%
Contains more Zinc +587.2%
Contains more Copper +25%
Contains more Selenium +245.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 29% 30% 85% 32% 41% 24% 22% 25% 47%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 85% 16% 66% 23% 8% 162% 27% 11% 162%
Contains more Calcium +472.7%
Contains more Magnesium +90.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +30.3%
Contains more Potassium +39.2%
Contains more Manganese +133.8%
Contains more Iron +198.7%
Contains less Sodium -82.7%
Contains more Zinc +587.2%
Contains more Copper +25%
Contains more Selenium +245.3%

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.
Nachos
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Contains more Vitamin E +3980%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +73.2%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +1106.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +19%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +115.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +679%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +41.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +121.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2900%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 82% 0% 4% 31% 31% 12% 23% 50% 8% 9% 49%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 2% 6% 0% 18% 67% 93% 33% 111% 5% 263% 4%
Contains more Vitamin E +3980%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +73.2%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +1106.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +19%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +115.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +679%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +41.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +121.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2900%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +18600%
Contains more Protein +448.4%
Contains more Water +45.7%
Equal in Fats - 21.81
4% 22% 35% 37% 2%
Protein: 4.32 g
Fats: 21.5 g
Carbs: 34.91 g
Water: 37.4 g
Other: 1.87 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 Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +18600%
Contains more Protein +448.4%
Contains more Water +45.7%
Equal in Fats - 21.81

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +33.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +390.7%
10% 66% 24%
Saturated Fat: 2.173 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.04 g
46% 50% 5%
Saturated Fat: 9.684 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.519 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.027 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +33.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +390.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nachos Rib eye steak Opinion
Net carbs 31.71g 0g Nachos
Protein 4.32g 23.69g Rib eye steak
Fats 21.5g 21.81g Rib eye steak
Carbs 34.91g 0g Nachos
Calories 343kcal 291kcal Nachos
Starch 28.33g Nachos
Sugar 2.17g 0g Rib eye steak
Fiber 3.2g 0g Nachos
Calcium 63mg 11mg Nachos
Iron 0.75mg 2.24mg Rib eye steak
Magnesium 42mg 22mg Nachos
Phosphorus 198mg 152mg Nachos
Potassium 362mg 260mg Nachos
Sodium 313mg 54mg Rib eye steak
Zinc 0.86mg 5.91mg Rib eye steak
Copper 0.064mg 0.08mg Rib eye steak
Manganese 0.187mg 0.08mg Nachos
Selenium 8.6µg 29.7µg Rib eye steak
Vitamin A 21IU 25IU Rib eye steak
Vitamin A RAE 5µg 8µg Rib eye steak
Vitamin E 4.08mg 0.1mg Nachos
Vitamin D 0IU 7IU Rib eye steak
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg Rib eye steak
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0mg Nachos
Vitamin B1 0.123mg 0.071mg Nachos
Vitamin B2 0.133mg 0.287mg Rib eye steak
Vitamin B3 0.63mg 4.908mg Rib eye steak
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.536mg Rib eye steak
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.477mg Rib eye steak
Folate 10µg 6µg Nachos
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 2.1µg Rib eye steak
Vitamin K 19.3µg 1.6µg Nachos
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.265mg Rib eye steak
Threonine 0.156mg 1.116mg Rib eye steak
Isoleucine 0.187mg 1.103mg Rib eye steak
Leucine 0.521mg 2.041mg Rib eye steak
Lysine 0.156mg 2.269mg Rib eye steak
Methionine 0.094mg 0.641mg Rib eye steak
Phenylalanine 0.229mg 0.95mg Rib eye steak
Valine 0.25mg 1.184mg Rib eye steak
Histidine 0.135mg 0.888mg Rib eye steak
Cholesterol 3mg 80mg Nachos
Trans Fat 0.058g 1.478g Nachos
Saturated Fat 2.173g 9.684g Nachos
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Rib eye steak
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Rib eye steak
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.014g Rib eye steak
Monounsaturated Fat 14.02g 10.519g Nachos
Polyunsaturated fat 5.04g 1.027g Nachos
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g 0.005g Nachos
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.343g 0.7g Nachos
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.032g Nachos
Omega-3 - ALA 0.617g 0.038g Nachos
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.024g Rib eye steak

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Nachos Rib eye steak
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
25%
Nachos
50%
Rib eye steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Nachos
56%
Rib eye steak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.17g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak contains less Sodium (difference - 259mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 75)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 77mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.511g)
Which food is cheaper?
Nachos
Nachos is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Nachos - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170291/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.

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