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

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Significant differences between rib eye steak and apples

  • The amount of vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, iron, phosphorus, and vitamin B2 in rib eye steak is higher than in apples.
  • Rib eye steak covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 88% more than apples.
  • Apples contain less cholesterol.
  • Apples have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of apples is 36, while the glycemic index of rib eye steak is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip-on, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled and Apples, raw, with skin.

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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.
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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 3.6% 1.8% 9.4% 4.5% 9% 1.1% 4.7% 0.13% 4.6% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +340%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +83.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +143%
Contains more IronIron +1766.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +196.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +14675%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1281.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +128.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.1%

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.
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% 2.7% 2% 3% 18% 66% 92% 32% 110% 263% 4% 4.5% 27%
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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 15% 1% 3.6% 0% 4.3% 6% 1.7% 3.7% 9.5% 0% 5.5% 2.3% 1.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +317.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1003.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +5293.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +778.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1063.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more CholineCholine +1335.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +80%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +37.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 22% 54%
Protein: 23.69 g
Fats: 21.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 54.49 g
Other: 0.01 g
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14% 86%
Protein: 0.26 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 13.81 g
Water: 85.56 g
Other: 0.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +9011.5%
Contains more FatsFats +12729.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +57%
Contains more OtherOther +1900%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
46% 50% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.684 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.519 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.027 g
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33% 8% 59%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.028 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.051 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +150171.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1913.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.7%

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 Apple
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rib eye steak Apple DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.1µg 0µg 88%
Selenium 29.7µg 0µg 54%
Zinc 5.91mg 0.04mg 53%
Protein 23.69g 0.26g 47%
Saturated fat 9.684g 0.028g 44%
Vitamin B6 0.477mg 0.041mg 34%
Fats 21.81g 0.17g 33%
Vitamin B3 4.908mg 0.091mg 30%
Cholesterol 80mg 0mg 27%
Iron 2.24mg 0.12mg 27%
Monounsaturated fat 10.519g 0.007g 26%
Vitamin B2 0.287mg 0.026mg 20%
Phosphorus 152mg 11mg 20%
Calories 291kcal 52kcal 12%
Vitamin B5 0.536mg 0.061mg 10%
Fiber 0g 2.4g 10%
Choline 48.8mg 3.4mg 8%
Fructose 5.9g 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.027g 0.051g 7%
Copper 0.08mg 0.027mg 6%
Vitamin C 0mg 4.6mg 5%
Potassium 260mg 107mg 5%
Carbs 0g 13.81g 5%
Vitamin B1 0.071mg 0.017mg 5%
Magnesium 22mg 5mg 4%
Manganese 0.08mg 0.035mg 2%
Sodium 54mg 1mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.18mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin A 8µg 3µg 1%
Calcium 11mg 6mg 1%
Vitamin D 7IU 0IU 1%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 2.2µg 1%
Folate 6µg 3µg 1%
Net carbs 0g 11.41g N/A
Sugar 0g 10.39g N/A
Starch 0.05g 0%
Trans fat 1.478g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.265mg 0.001mg 0%
Threonine 1.116mg 0.006mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.103mg 0.006mg 0%
Leucine 2.041mg 0.013mg 0%
Lysine 2.269mg 0.012mg 0%
Methionine 0.641mg 0.001mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.95mg 0.006mg 0%
Valine 1.184mg 0.012mg 0%
Histidine 0.888mg 0.005mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.038g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.014g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.7g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Rib eye steak Apple
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
48%
Rib eye steak
4%
Apple
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Rib eye steak
4%
Apple

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.39g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Apple
Apple is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 80mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple
Apple contains less Sodium (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Apple
Apple is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.656g)
Which food is cheaper?
Apple
Apple is cheaper (difference - $1.5)

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. Apple - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171688/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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