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Rib eye steak vs. Brussels sprout — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Rib eye steak and Brussels sprout

  • Rib eye steak is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6, yet Brussels sprout is higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, and Fiber.
  • Brussels sprout covers your daily Vitamin K needs 146% more than Rib eye steak.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Brussels sprout is lower.

Food varieties 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 Brussels sprouts, 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.
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak
5
:
5
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout
Contains more Iron +60%
Contains more Phosphorus +120.3%
Contains more Zinc +1307.1%
Contains more Copper +14.3%
Contains more Selenium +1756.3%
Contains more Calcium +281.8%
Contains more Potassium +49.6%
Contains less Sodium -53.7%
Contains more Manganese +321.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 23
Rib eye steak
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 85% 16% 66% 23% 8% 162% 27% 11% 162%
Brussels sprout
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 53% 17% 30% 35% 4% 12% 24% 44% 9%
Contains more Iron +60%
Contains more Phosphorus +120.3%
Contains more Zinc +1307.1%
Contains more Copper +14.3%
Contains more Selenium +1756.3%
Contains more Calcium +281.8%
Contains more Potassium +49.6%
Contains less Sodium -53.7%
Contains more Manganese +321.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 23

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.
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak
6
:
6
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +218.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +558.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +73.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +117.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +2916%
Contains more Vitamin E +780%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +95.8%
Contains more Folate +916.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +10962.5%
Rib eye steak
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%
Brussels sprout
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 46% 18% 0% 284% 35% 21% 14% 19% 51% 46% 0% 443%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +218.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +558.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +73.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +117.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +2916%
Contains more Vitamin E +780%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +95.8%
Contains more Folate +916.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +10962.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak
2
:
3
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout
Contains more Protein +600.9%
Contains more Fats +7170%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +57.8%
Contains more Other +13600%
Rib eye steak
24% 22% 54%
Protein: 23.69 g
Fats: 21.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 54.49 g
Other: 0.01 g
Brussels sprout
3% 9% 86%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 8.95 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 1.37 g
Contains more Protein +600.9%
Contains more Fats +7170%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +57.8%
Contains more Other +13600%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak
1
:
2
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +45634.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14797.8%
Rib eye steak
46% 50% 5%
Saturated Fat: 9.684 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.519 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.027 g
Brussels sprout
100%
Saturated Fat: 0.062 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 153 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +45634.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14797.8%

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 Brussels sprout
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rib eye steak Brussels sprout Opinion
Net carbs 0g 5.15g Brussels sprout
Protein 23.69g 3.38g Rib eye steak
Fats 21.81g 0.3g Rib eye steak
Carbs 0g 8.95g Brussels sprout
Calories 291kcal 43kcal Rib eye steak
Fructose 0.93g Brussels sprout
Sugar 0g 2.2g Rib eye steak
Fiber 0g 3.8g Brussels sprout
Calcium 11mg 42mg Brussels sprout
Iron 2.24mg 1.4mg Rib eye steak
Magnesium 22mg 23mg Brussels sprout
Phosphorus 152mg 69mg Rib eye steak
Potassium 260mg 389mg Brussels sprout
Sodium 54mg 25mg Brussels sprout
Zinc 5.91mg 0.42mg Rib eye steak
Copper 0.08mg 0.07mg Rib eye steak
Manganese 0.08mg 0.337mg Brussels sprout
Selenium 29.7µg 1.6µg Rib eye steak
Vitamin A 25IU 754IU Brussels sprout
Vitamin A RAE 8µg 38µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.88mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin D 7IU 0IU Rib eye steak
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Rib eye steak
Vitamin C 0mg 85mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B1 0.071mg 0.139mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B2 0.287mg 0.09mg Rib eye steak
Vitamin B3 4.908mg 0.745mg Rib eye steak
Vitamin B5 0.536mg 0.309mg Rib eye steak
Vitamin B6 0.477mg 0.219mg Rib eye steak
Folate 6µg 61µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B12 2.1µg 0µg Rib eye steak
Vitamin K 1.6µg 177µg Brussels sprout
Tryptophan 0.265mg 0.037mg Rib eye steak
Threonine 1.116mg 0.12mg Rib eye steak
Isoleucine 1.103mg 0.132mg Rib eye steak
Leucine 2.041mg 0.152mg Rib eye steak
Lysine 2.269mg 0.154mg Rib eye steak
Methionine 0.641mg 0.032mg Rib eye steak
Phenylalanine 0.95mg 0.098mg Rib eye steak
Valine 1.184mg 0.155mg Rib eye steak
Histidine 0.888mg 0.076mg Rib eye steak
Cholesterol 80mg 0mg Brussels sprout
Trans Fat 1.478g 0g Brussels sprout
Saturated Fat 9.684g 0.062g Brussels sprout
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Rib eye steak
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Rib eye steak
Omega-3 - DPA 0.014g 0g Rib eye steak
Monounsaturated Fat 10.519g 0.023g Rib eye steak
Polyunsaturated fat 1.027g 153g Brussels sprout
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
Rib eye steak Brussels sprout
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
81%
Brussels sprout
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Rib eye steak
24%
Brussels sprout

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.2g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 80mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.622g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
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. Rib eye steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173392/nutrients
  2. Brussels sprout - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170383/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.