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

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What are the main differences between rib eye steak and roquefort?

  • Rib eye steak is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3, while roquefort is higher in calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin B5.
  • Roquefort's daily need coverage for sodium is 76% higher.
  • Roquefort has 7 times less vitamin B3 than rib eye steak. Rib eye steak has 4.908mg of vitamin B3, while roquefort has 0.734mg.
  • Rib eye steak is lower in saturated fat.
  • Roquefort has a higher glycemic index (27) than rib eye steak (0).

We used Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip-on, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled and Cheese, roquefort types in this comparison.

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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 21% 199% 8% 21% 11% 57% 168% 236% 3.9% 79%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +185.7%
Contains more IronIron +300%
Contains more CopperCopper +135.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +184.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +166.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +104.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +36.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +5918.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +157.9%

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 0% 98% 0% 0% 10% 135% 14% 104% 29% 80% 0% 37% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +77.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +568.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +284.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +228.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3575%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +104.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +222.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +716.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
22% 31% 2% 39% 6%
Protein: 21.54 g
Fats: 30.64 g
Carbs: 2 g
Water: 39.38 g
Other: 6.44 g
Contains more WaterWater +38.4%
Contains more FatsFats +40.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +64300%
~equal in Protein ~21.54g

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
66% 29% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 19.263 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.32 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -49.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +24.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +28.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rib eye steak Roquefort DV% diff.
Sodium 54mg 1809mg 76%
Calcium 11mg 662mg 65%
Vitamin B12 2.1µg 0.64µg 61%
Saturated fat 9.684g 19.263g 44%
Zinc 5.91mg 2.08mg 35%
Phosphorus 152mg 392mg 34%
Vitamin A 8µg 294µg 32%
Selenium 29.7µg 14.5µg 28%
Vitamin B6 0.477mg 0.124mg 27%
Vitamin B3 4.908mg 0.734mg 26%
Vitamin B5 0.536mg 1.731mg 24%
Vitamin B2 0.287mg 0.586mg 23%
Iron 2.24mg 0.56mg 21%
Fats 21.81g 30.64g 14%
Folate 6µg 49µg 11%
Choline 48.8mg 9%
Potassium 260mg 91mg 5%
Copper 0.08mg 0.034mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 10.519g 8.474g 5%
Protein 23.69g 21.54g 4%
Calories 291kcal 369kcal 4%
Cholesterol 80mg 90mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.071mg 0.04mg 3%
Manganese 0.08mg 0.03mg 2%
Magnesium 22mg 30mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.027g 1.32g 2%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.1mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1%
Vitamin D 7IU 1%
Carbs 0g 2g 1%
Net carbs 0g 2g N/A
Trans fat 1.478g N/A
Tryptophan 0.265mg 0.303mg 0%
Threonine 1.116mg 0.965mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.103mg 1.217mg 0%
Leucine 2.041mg 2.114mg 0%
Lysine 2.269mg 1.848mg 0%
Methionine 0.641mg 0.558mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.95mg 1.023mg 0%
Valine 1.184mg 1.614mg 0%
Histidine 0.888mg 0.602mg 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 Roquefort
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
39%
Roquefort
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Rib eye steak
80%
Roquefort

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roquefort
Roquefort is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak contains less Sodium (difference - 1755mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.579g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Roquefort - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171250/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.