Pilaf vs. Rib eye steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are pilaf and rib eye steak different?
- Pilaf is higher in folate, vitamin B1, manganese, and copper; however, rib eye steak is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, and vitamin B2.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for rib eye steak is 87% higher.
- Pilaf contains 35 times more folate than rib eye steak. While pilaf contains 212µg of folate, rib eye steak contains only 6µg.
- Rib eye steak has less sodium.
- Rib eye steak has a lower glycemic index (0) than pilaf (60).
Rice and vermicelli mix, rice pilaf flavor, unprepared and Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip-on, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled are the varieties used in this article.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +45.5% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +654.5% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +107.5% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1002.5% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +38.3% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +485.1% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.9% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +749.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +24.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +33.4% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +3433.3% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +100% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +150% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +229.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +19.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +10400% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +220% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +178.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
10.42 g
Fats:
1.37 g
Carbs:
76.31 g
Water:
8.04 g
Other:
3.86 g
Protein:
23.69 g
Fats:
21.81 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
54.49 g
Other:
0.01 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
Contains more OtherOther | +38500% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +127.4% |
Contains more FatsFats | +1492% |
Contains more WaterWater | +577.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.307 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.373 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.377 g
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 | -96.8% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2720.1% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +172.4% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in price |
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Rich in minerals |
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Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Vitamin B12 | 0.02µg | 2.1µg | 87% |
Sodium | 1303mg | 54mg | 54% |
Folate | 212µg | 6µg | 52% |
Zinc | 1.01mg | 5.91mg | 45% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.603mg | 0.071mg | 44% |
Saturated fat | 0.307g | 9.684g | 43% |
Manganese | 0.882mg | 0.08mg | 35% |
Fats | 1.37g | 21.81g | 31% |
Starch | 71.23g | 29% | |
Protein | 10.42g | 23.69g | 27% |
Cholesterol | 1mg | 80mg | 26% |
Carbs | 76.31g | 0g | 25% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.373g | 10.519g | 25% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.087mg | 0.287mg | 15% |
Copper | 0.166mg | 0.08mg | 10% |
Vitamin B3 | 6.127mg | 4.908mg | 8% |
Calcium | 83mg | 11mg | 7% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.4mg | 0.477mg | 6% |
Choline | 17.5mg | 48.8mg | 6% |
Fiber | 1.2g | 0g | 5% |
Vitamin C | 4.1mg | 0mg | 5% |
Selenium | 32.4µg | 29.7µg | 5% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.715mg | 0.536mg | 4% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.377g | 1.027g | 4% |
Calories | 359kcal | 291kcal | 3% |
Iron | 2.44mg | 2.24mg | 3% |
Potassium | 188mg | 260mg | 2% |
Magnesium | 32mg | 22mg | 2% |
Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
Vitamin K | 0.5µg | 1.6µg | 1% |
Vitamin D | 0IU | 7IU | 1% |
Net carbs | 75.11g | 0g | N/A |
Sugar | 1.53g | 0g | N/A |
Phosphorus | 154mg | 152mg | 0% |
Vitamin E | 0.04mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
Vitamin A | 4µg | 8µg | 0% |
Trans fat | 0g | 1.478g | N/A |
Tryptophan | 0.086mg | 0.265mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.221mg | 1.116mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.279mg | 1.103mg | 0% |
Leucine | 0.523mg | 2.041mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.189mg | 2.269mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.145mg | 0.641mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.32mg | 0.95mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.374mg | 1.184mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.15mg | 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 | 0g | 0.014g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.024g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.7g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Rib eye steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Rib eye steak contains less Sodium (difference - 1249mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Rib eye steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Pilaf is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 79mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Pilaf is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.377g)
Which food is cheaper?

Pilaf is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Pilaf is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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