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

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The main differences between rib eye steak and arrowroot

  • Rib eye steak is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, and phosphorus, yet arrowroot is richer in folate.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for rib eye steak is 88% higher.
  • Rib eye steak has a lower glycemic index than arrowroot.

Food types used in this article are Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip-on, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled and Arrowroot, raw.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 1.8% 40% 83% 40% 17% 42% 3.4% 23% 3.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +83.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +838.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +55.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4142.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +13.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +74.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +51.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -51.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +117.5%
~equal in Iron ~2.22mg

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%
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 6.3% 0.33% 0% 0% 36% 14% 32% 18% 61% 0% 0% 254% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +700%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +386.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +189.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +83.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +79.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +101.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +5533.3%

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
4% 13% 81%
Protein: 4.24 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 13.39 g
Water: 80.75 g
Other: 1.42 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +458.7%
Contains more FatsFats +10805%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +48.2%
Contains more OtherOther +14100%

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
29% 3% 68%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.039 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.092 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +262875%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1016.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.6%

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 Arrowroot
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Rib eye steak Arrowroot DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.1µg 0µg 88%
Folate 6µg 338µg 83%
Selenium 29.7µg 0.7µg 53%
Zinc 5.91mg 0.63mg 48%
Saturated fat 9.684g 0.039g 44%
Protein 23.69g 4.24g 39%
Fats 21.81g 0.2g 33%
Cholesterol 80mg 0mg 27%
Monounsaturated fat 10.519g 0.004g 26%
Vitamin B3 4.908mg 1.693mg 20%
Vitamin B2 0.287mg 0.059mg 18%
Vitamin B6 0.477mg 0.266mg 16%
Calories 291kcal 65kcal 11%
Choline 48.8mg 9%
Phosphorus 152mg 98mg 8%
Potassium 260mg 454mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.027g 0.092g 6%
Vitamin B1 0.071mg 0.143mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.536mg 0.292mg 5%
Fiber 0g 1.3g 5%
Copper 0.08mg 0.121mg 5%
Manganese 0.08mg 0.174mg 4%
Carbs 0g 13.39g 4%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.9mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.1mg 1%
Vitamin A 8µg 1µg 1%
Sodium 54mg 26mg 1%
Calcium 11mg 6mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1%
Magnesium 22mg 25mg 1%
Vitamin D 7IU 0IU 1%
Net carbs 0g 12.09g N/A
Iron 2.24mg 2.22mg 0%
Trans fat 1.478g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.265mg 0%
Threonine 1.116mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.103mg 0%
Leucine 2.041mg 0%
Lysine 2.269mg 0%
Methionine 0.641mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.95mg 0%
Valine 1.184mg 0%
Histidine 0.888mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.038g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.014g 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 Arrowroot
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
32%
Arrowroot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Rib eye steak
27%
Arrowroot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 58)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 80mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.645g)
Which food is cheaper?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is cheaper (difference - $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.

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. Arrowroot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168490/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.