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

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Differences between potato and rib eye steak

  • Potato contains less vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, iron, vitamin B6, and phosphorus than rib eye steak.
  • Rib eye steak's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 88% higher.
  • The amount of saturated Fat in potato is lower.
  • Rib eye steak has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of rib eye steak is 0, while the glycemic index of potato is 86.

The food types used in this comparison are Potatoes, baked, flesh and skin, 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.
Potato
6
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 20% 4.5% 47% 41% 39% 9.8% 30% 1.3% 29% 2.2%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +27.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +36.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +105.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +47.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -81.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +173.8%
Contains more IronIron +107.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +1541.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +117.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +7325%

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.
Potato
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 32% 0.6% 0.8% 0% 16% 11% 26% 23% 72% 0% 5% 21% 8.1%
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% 1.5% 2% 6% 18% 66% 92% 32% 110% 263% 4% 4.5% 27%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +25%
Contains more FolateFolate +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +150%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +150%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +10.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +497.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +248.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +42.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +53.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +229.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Potato
3
3% 21% 75%
Protein: 2.5 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 21.15 g
Water: 74.89 g
Other: 1.33 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 +37.4%
Contains more OtherOther +13200%
Contains more ProteinProtein +847.6%
Contains more FatsFats +16676.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Potato
1
36% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.034 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.057 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 -99.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +350533.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1701.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato Rib eye steak Opinion
Calories 93kcal 291kcal Rib eye steak
Protein 2.5g 23.69g Rib eye steak
Fats 0.13g 21.81g Rib eye steak
Vitamin C 9.6mg 0mg Potato
Net carbs 18.95g 0g Potato
Carbs 21.15g 0g Potato
Cholesterol 0mg 80mg Potato
Vitamin D 0IU 7IU Rib eye steak
Magnesium 28mg 22mg Potato
Calcium 15mg 11mg Potato
Potassium 535mg 260mg Potato
Iron 1.08mg 2.24mg Rib eye steak
Sugar 1.18g 0g Rib eye steak
Fiber 2.2g 0g Potato
Copper 0.118mg 0.08mg Potato
Zinc 0.36mg 5.91mg Rib eye steak
Starch 17.27g Potato
Phosphorus 70mg 152mg Rib eye steak
Sodium 10mg 54mg Potato
Vitamin A 10IU 25IU Rib eye steak
Vitamin A 1µg 8µg Rib eye steak
Vitamin E 0.04mg 0.1mg Rib eye steak
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg Rib eye steak
Manganese 0.219mg 0.08mg Potato
Selenium 0.4µg 29.7µg Rib eye steak
Vitamin B1 0.064mg 0.071mg Rib eye steak
Vitamin B2 0.048mg 0.287mg Rib eye steak
Vitamin B3 1.41mg 4.908mg Rib eye steak
Vitamin B5 0.376mg 0.536mg Rib eye steak
Vitamin B6 0.311mg 0.477mg Rib eye steak
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.1µg Rib eye steak
Vitamin K 2µg 1.6µg Potato
Folate 28µg 6µg Potato
Trans Fat 0g 1.478g Potato
Choline 14.8mg 48.8mg Rib eye steak
Saturated Fat 0.034g 9.684g Potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.003g 10.519g Rib eye steak
Polyunsaturated fat 0.057g 1.027g Rib eye steak
Tryptophan 0.025mg 0.265mg Rib eye steak
Threonine 0.081mg 1.116mg Rib eye steak
Isoleucine 0.08mg 1.103mg Rib eye steak
Leucine 0.119mg 2.041mg Rib eye steak
Lysine 0.13mg 2.269mg Rib eye steak
Methionine 0.038mg 0.641mg Rib eye steak
Phenylalanine 0.099mg 0.95mg Rib eye steak
Valine 0.125mg 1.184mg Rib eye steak
Histidine 0.042mg 0.888mg Rib eye steak
Fructose 0.34g Potato
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Rib eye steak
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Rib eye steak
Omega-3 - ALA 0.038g Rib eye steak
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.014g Rib eye steak
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g Rib eye steak
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Rib eye steak
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.7g Rib eye steak

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
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
17%
Potato
48%
Rib eye steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Potato
56%
Rib eye steak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.18g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 86)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato
Potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 80mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato
Potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.65g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato
Potato is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
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. Potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170093/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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