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Potato chips vs. Rib eye steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Potato chips and Rib eye steak different?

  • Potato chips is richer in Vitamin E , Vitamin C, Potassium, Copper, Fiber, and Vitamin K, while Rib eye steak is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Selenium.
  • Rib eye steak covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 88% more than Potato chips.

Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted and Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip-on, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled types were 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 Calcium +118.2%
Contains more Magnesium +204.5%
Contains more Potassium +390.4%
Contains less Sodium -85.2%
Contains more Copper +282.5%
Contains more Manganese +450%
Contains more Iron +37.4%
Contains more Zinc +442.2%
Contains more Selenium +266.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 152
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 62% 48% 71% 113% 2% 30% 102% 58% 45%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 85% 16% 66% 23% 8% 162% 27% 11% 162%
Contains more Calcium +118.2%
Contains more Magnesium +204.5%
Contains more Potassium +390.4%
Contains less Sodium -85.2%
Contains more Copper +282.5%
Contains more Manganese +450%
Contains more Iron +37.4%
Contains more Zinc +442.2%
Contains more Selenium +266.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 152

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +9010%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +135.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +38.4%
Contains more Folate +650%
Contains more Vitamin K +1281.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +45.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +28.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 183% 0% 104% 42% 46% 72% 25% 153% 34% 0% 56%
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 +9010%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +135.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +38.4%
Contains more Folate +650%
Contains more Vitamin K +1281.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +45.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +28.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +58.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +35900%
Contains more Protein +238.4%
Contains more Water +2767.9%
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 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 Fats +58.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +35900%
Contains more Protein +238.4%
Contains more Water +2767.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1085%
Contains less Saturated Fat -11.6%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 10.519
33% 30% 37%
Saturated Fat: 10.96 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.17 g
46% 50% 5%
Saturated Fat: 9.684 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.519 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.027 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1085%
Contains less Saturated Fat -11.6%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 10.519

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato chips Rib eye steak Opinion
Net carbs 48.1g 0g Potato chips
Protein 7g 23.69g Rib eye steak
Fats 34.6g 21.81g Potato chips
Carbs 52.9g 0g Potato chips
Calories 536kcal 291kcal Potato chips
Sugar 0.22g 0g Rib eye steak
Fiber 4.8g 0g Potato chips
Calcium 24mg 11mg Potato chips
Iron 1.63mg 2.24mg Rib eye steak
Magnesium 67mg 22mg Potato chips
Phosphorus 165mg 152mg Potato chips
Potassium 1275mg 260mg Potato chips
Sodium 8mg 54mg Potato chips
Zinc 1.09mg 5.91mg Rib eye steak
Copper 0.306mg 0.08mg Potato chips
Manganese 0.44mg 0.08mg Potato chips
Selenium 8.1µg 29.7µg Rib eye steak
Vitamin A 0IU 25IU Rib eye steak
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 8µg Rib eye steak
Vitamin E 9.11mg 0.1mg Potato chips
Vitamin D 0IU 7IU Rib eye steak
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg Rib eye steak
Vitamin C 31.1mg 0mg Potato chips
Vitamin B1 0.167mg 0.071mg Potato chips
Vitamin B2 0.197mg 0.287mg Rib eye steak
Vitamin B3 3.827mg 4.908mg Rib eye steak
Vitamin B5 0.402mg 0.536mg Rib eye steak
Vitamin B6 0.66mg 0.477mg Potato chips
Folate 45µg 6µg Potato chips
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.1µg Rib eye steak
Vitamin K 22.1µg 1.6µg Potato chips
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0.265mg Rib eye steak
Threonine 0.253mg 1.116mg Rib eye steak
Isoleucine 0.283mg 1.103mg Rib eye steak
Leucine 0.419mg 2.041mg Rib eye steak
Lysine 0.424mg 2.269mg Rib eye steak
Methionine 0.11mg 0.641mg Rib eye steak
Phenylalanine 0.31mg 0.95mg Rib eye steak
Valine 0.392mg 1.184mg Rib eye steak
Histidine 153mg 0.888mg Potato chips
Cholesterol 0mg 80mg Potato chips
Trans Fat 1.478g Potato chips
Saturated Fat 10.96g 9.684g Rib eye steak
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 9.84g 10.519g Rib eye steak
Polyunsaturated fat 12.17g 1.027g Potato chips
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Rib eye steak
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.7g Rib eye steak
Omega-3 - ALA 0.038g Rib eye steak
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g Rib eye steak

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato chips 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
59%
Potato chips
50%
Rib eye steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Potato chips
56%
Rib eye steak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.22g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.276g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 80mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170649/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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