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Rib eye steak vs. Chocolate ice cream — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Rib eye steak and Chocolate ice cream?

  • Rib eye steak is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Iron, yet Chocolate ice cream is higher in Vitamin A RAE, and Calcium.
  • Rib eye steak's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 75% more.
  • Rib eye steak has 22 times more Vitamin B3 than Chocolate ice cream. While Rib eye steak has 4.908mg of Vitamin B3, Chocolate ice cream has only 0.226mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Chocolate ice cream 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 Ice creams, chocolate 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.
Contains more Iron +140.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +42.1%
Contains less Sodium -28.9%
Contains more Zinc +919%
Contains more Selenium +1088%
Contains more Calcium +890.9%
Contains more Magnesium +31.8%
Contains more Copper +68.8%
Contains more Manganese +75%
Equal in Potassium - 249
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 85% 16% 66% 23% 8% 162% 27% 11% 162%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 33% 35% 21% 46% 22% 10% 16% 45% 19% 14%
Contains more Iron +140.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +42.1%
Contains less Sodium -28.9%
Contains more Zinc +919%
Contains more Selenium +1088%
Contains more Calcium +890.9%
Contains more Magnesium +31.8%
Contains more Copper +68.8%
Contains more Manganese +75%
Equal in Potassium - 249

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +69%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +47.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2071.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +767.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +624.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +1564%
Contains more Vitamin E +200%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +166.7%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.2
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.554
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 25% 6% 6% 3% 11% 45% 5% 34% 13% 12% 37% 1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +69%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +47.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2071.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +767.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +624.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +1564%
Contains more Vitamin E +200%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +166.7%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.2
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.554

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +523.4%
Contains more Fats +98.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +12900%
Equal in Water - 55.7
24% 22% 54%
Protein: 23.69 g
Fats: 21.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 54.49 g
Other: 0.01 g
4% 11% 28% 56%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 28.2 g
Water: 55.7 g
Other: 1.3 g
Contains more Protein +523.4%
Contains more Fats +98.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +12900%
Equal in Water - 55.7

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +227.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +150.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -29.8%
46% 50% 5%
Saturated Fat: 9.684 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.519 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.027 g
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.21 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.41 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +227.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +150.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -29.8%

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 Chocolate ice cream
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index 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 Chocolate ice cream Opinion
Net carbs 0g 27g Chocolate ice cream
Protein 23.69g 3.8g Rib eye steak
Fats 21.81g 11g Rib eye steak
Carbs 0g 28.2g Chocolate ice cream
Calories 291kcal 216kcal Rib eye steak
Sugar 0g 25.36g Rib eye steak
Fiber 0g 1.2g Chocolate ice cream
Calcium 11mg 109mg Chocolate ice cream
Iron 2.24mg 0.93mg Rib eye steak
Magnesium 22mg 29mg Chocolate ice cream
Phosphorus 152mg 107mg Rib eye steak
Potassium 260mg 249mg Rib eye steak
Sodium 54mg 76mg Rib eye steak
Zinc 5.91mg 0.58mg Rib eye steak
Copper 0.08mg 0.135mg Chocolate ice cream
Manganese 0.08mg 0.14mg Chocolate ice cream
Selenium 29.7µg 2.5µg Rib eye steak
Vitamin A 25IU 416IU Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin A RAE 8µg 118µg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.3mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin D 7IU 8IU Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0.2µg
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B1 0.071mg 0.042mg Rib eye steak
Vitamin B2 0.287mg 0.194mg Rib eye steak
Vitamin B3 4.908mg 0.226mg Rib eye steak
Vitamin B5 0.536mg 0.554mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B6 0.477mg 0.055mg Rib eye steak
Folate 6µg 16µg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B12 2.1µg 0.29µg Rib eye steak
Vitamin K 1.6µg 0.3µg Rib eye steak
Tryptophan 0.265mg Rib eye steak
Threonine 1.116mg Rib eye steak
Isoleucine 1.103mg Rib eye steak
Leucine 2.041mg Rib eye steak
Lysine 2.269mg Rib eye steak
Methionine 0.641mg Rib eye steak
Phenylalanine 0.95mg Rib eye steak
Valine 1.184mg Rib eye steak
Histidine 0.888mg Rib eye steak
Cholesterol 80mg 34mg Chocolate ice cream
Trans Fat 1.478g Chocolate ice cream
Saturated Fat 9.684g 6.8g Chocolate ice cream
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 3.21g Rib eye steak
Polyunsaturated fat 1.027g 0.41g Rib eye steak
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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Rib eye steak Chocolate ice cream
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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
16%
Chocolate ice cream
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Rib eye steak
26%
Chocolate ice cream

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.884g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream 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.
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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. Chocolate ice cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168809/nutrients

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

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