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Rib eye steak vs. Amaranth grain — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Rib eye steak and Amaranth grain different?

  • Rib eye steak is higher in Zinc, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B2, however, Amaranth grain is richer in Manganese, Magnesium, Fiber, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Zinc from Rib eye steak is 46% higher.
  • Rib eye steak contains 21 times more Vitamin B3 than Amaranth grain. While Rib eye steak contains 4.908mg of Vitamin B3, Amaranth grain contains only 0.235mg.

Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip-on, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled and Amaranth grain, cooked 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 Potassium +92.6%
Contains more Zinc +587.2%
Contains more Selenium +440%
Contains more Calcium +327.3%
Contains more Magnesium +195.5%
Contains less Sodium -88.9%
Contains more Copper +86.3%
Contains more Manganese +967.5%
Equal in Iron - 2.1
Equal in Phosphorus - 148
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 85% 16% 66% 23% 8% 162% 27% 11% 162%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 79% 47% 64% 12% 1% 24% 50% 112% 30%
Contains more Potassium +92.6%
Contains more Zinc +587.2%
Contains more Selenium +440%
Contains more Calcium +327.3%
Contains more Magnesium +195.5%
Contains less Sodium -88.9%
Contains more Copper +86.3%
Contains more Manganese +967.5%
Equal in Iron - 2.1
Equal in Phosphorus - 148

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 B1 +373.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1204.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1988.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +322.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +90%
Contains more Folate +266.7%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 4% 6% 5% 0% 27% 17% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +373.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1204.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1988.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +322.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +90%
Contains more Folate +266.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +523.4%
Contains more Fats +1280.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +37.9%
Contains more Other +7600%
24% 22% 54%
Protein: 23.69 g
Fats: 21.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 54.49 g
Other: 0.01 g
4% 19% 75%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 1.58 g
Carbs: 18.69 g
Water: 75.16 g
Other: 0.77 g
Contains more Protein +523.4%
Contains more Fats +1280.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +37.9%
Contains more Other +7600%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rib eye steak Amaranth grain Opinion
Net carbs 0g 16.59g Amaranth grain
Protein 23.69g 3.8g Rib eye steak
Fats 21.81g 1.58g Rib eye steak
Carbs 0g 18.69g Amaranth grain
Calories 291kcal 102kcal Rib eye steak
Starch 16.23g Amaranth grain
Fiber 0g 2.1g Amaranth grain
Calcium 11mg 47mg Amaranth grain
Iron 2.24mg 2.1mg Rib eye steak
Magnesium 22mg 65mg Amaranth grain
Phosphorus 152mg 148mg Rib eye steak
Potassium 260mg 135mg Rib eye steak
Sodium 54mg 6mg Amaranth grain
Zinc 5.91mg 0.86mg Rib eye steak
Copper 0.08mg 0.149mg Amaranth grain
Manganese 0.08mg 0.854mg Amaranth grain
Selenium 29.7µg 5.5µg Rib eye steak
Vitamin A 25IU Rib eye steak
Vitamin A RAE 8µg Rib eye steak
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.19mg Amaranth grain
Vitamin D 7IU Rib eye steak
Vitamin D 0.2µg Rib eye steak
Vitamin B1 0.071mg 0.015mg Rib eye steak
Vitamin B2 0.287mg 0.022mg Rib eye steak
Vitamin B3 4.908mg 0.235mg Rib eye steak
Vitamin B5 0.536mg Rib eye steak
Vitamin B6 0.477mg 0.113mg Rib eye steak
Folate 6µg 22µg Amaranth grain
Vitamin B12 2.1µg Rib eye steak
Vitamin K 1.6µg Rib eye steak
Tryptophan 0.265mg Rib eye steak
Threonine 1.116mg Rib eye steak
Isoleucine 1.103mg Rib eye steak
Leucine 2.041mg Rib eye steak
Lysine 2.269mg Rib eye steak
Methionine 0.641mg Rib eye steak
Phenylalanine 0.95mg Rib eye steak
Valine 1.184mg Rib eye steak
Histidine 0.888mg Rib eye steak
Cholesterol 80mg Amaranth grain
Trans Fat 1.478g Amaranth grain
Saturated Fat 9.684g Amaranth grain
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Rib eye steak
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Rib eye steak
Omega-3 - DPA 0.014g Rib eye steak
Monounsaturated Fat 10.519g Rib eye steak
Polyunsaturated fat 1.027g Rib eye steak
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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Rib eye steak Amaranth grain
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
50%
Rib eye steak
5%
Amaranth grain
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Rib eye steak
43%
Amaranth grain

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 97)
Which food is cheaper?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain contains less Sodium (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 80mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.684g)
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. Rib eye steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173392/nutrients
  2. Amaranth grain - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170683/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.