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

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What are the differences between rib eye steak and carambola?

  • Rib eye steak is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, iron, and vitamin B2, yet carambola is higher in vitamin C.
  • Rib eye steak's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 88% more.
  • The glycemic index of rib eye steak is lower.

We used Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip-on, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled and Carambola, (starfruit), raw types 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.
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 7.1% 0.9% 12% 3% 46% 3.3% 5.1% 0.26% 4.8% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +120%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +266.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +95.5%
Contains more IronIron +2700%
Contains more ZincZinc +4825%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1166.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +116.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4850%
Contains more CopperCopper +71.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.3%

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 115% 1% 3% 0% 3.5% 3.7% 6.9% 23% 3.9% 0% 0% 9% 4.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +407.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1693.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1237.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +37.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2705.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +542.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +50%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%

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
7% 91%
Protein: 1.04 g
Fats: 0.33 g
Carbs: 6.73 g
Water: 91.38 g
Other: 0.52 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +2177.9%
Contains more FatsFats +6509.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +67.7%
Contains more OtherOther +5100%

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
8% 13% 79%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.019 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.184 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +34963.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +458.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.8%

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 Carambola
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 Carambola DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.1µg 0µg 88%
Selenium 29.7µg 0.6µg 53%
Zinc 5.91mg 0.12mg 53%
Protein 23.69g 1.04g 45%
Saturated fat 9.684g 0.019g 44%
Vitamin C 0mg 34.4mg 38%
Vitamin B6 0.477mg 0.017mg 35%
Fats 21.81g 0.33g 33%
Vitamin B3 4.908mg 0.367mg 28%
Iron 2.24mg 0.08mg 27%
Cholesterol 80mg 0mg 27%
Monounsaturated fat 10.519g 0.03g 26%
Vitamin B2 0.287mg 0.016mg 21%
Phosphorus 152mg 12mg 20%
Calories 291kcal 31kcal 13%
Fiber 0g 2.8g 11%
Choline 48.8mg 7.6mg 7%
Copper 0.08mg 0.137mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.027g 0.184g 6%
Vitamin B1 0.071mg 0.014mg 5%
Potassium 260mg 133mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.536mg 0.391mg 3%
Magnesium 22mg 10mg 3%
Manganese 0.08mg 0.037mg 2%
Sodium 54mg 2mg 2%
Folate 6µg 12µg 2%
Carbs 0g 6.73g 2%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin A 8µg 3µg 1%
Calcium 11mg 3mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin D 7IU 0IU 1%
Net carbs 0g 3.93g N/A
Sugar 0g 3.98g N/A
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.15mg 0%
Trans fat 1.478g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.265mg 0.008mg 0%
Threonine 1.116mg 0.044mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.103mg 0.044mg 0%
Leucine 2.041mg 0.077mg 0%
Lysine 2.269mg 0.077mg 0%
Methionine 0.641mg 0.021mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.95mg 0.037mg 0%
Valine 1.184mg 0.05mg 0%
Histidine 0.888mg 0.008mg 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 Carambola
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
13%
Carambola
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Rib eye steak
9%
Carambola

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.98g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
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?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 80mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carambola
Carambola contains less Sodium (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.665g)
Which food is cheaper?
Carambola
Carambola is cheaper (difference - $0.2)

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. Carambola - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171715/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.