Rib eye steak vs. Foie gras — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are rib eye steak and foie gras different?
- Rib eye steak is higher in zinc and vitamin B6; however, foie gras is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin A, iron, copper, and selenium.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for foie gras is 304% higher.
- Rib eye steak contains 8 times more vitamin B6 than foie gras. While rib eye steak contains 0.477mg of vitamin B6, foie gras contains only 0.06mg.
- Rib eye steak has less saturated fat.
Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip-on, separable lean, and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled and Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked are the varieties used 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +69.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +88.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +542.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +536.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +145.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +400% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +31.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +50% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +48.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +95.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +695% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +12412.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +23.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +123.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +347.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +900% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.1µg | 9.4µg | 304% |
| Vitamin A | 8µg | 1001µg | 110% |
| Zinc | 5.91mg | 0.92mg | 45% |
| Iron | 2.24mg | 5.5mg | 41% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 10.519g | 25.61g | 38% |
| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.4mg | 36% |
| Fats | 21.81g | 43.84g | 34% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.477mg | 0.06mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 54mg | 697mg | 28% |
| Selenium | 29.7µg | 44µg | 26% |
| Protein | 23.69g | 11.4g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 80mg | 150mg | 23% |
| Saturated fat | 9.684g | 14.45g | 22% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.908mg | 2.51mg | 15% |
| Folate | 6µg | 60µg | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.536mg | 1.2mg | 13% |
| Choline | 48.8mg | 9% | |
| Calories | 291kcal | 462kcal | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 152mg | 200mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 70mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 260mg | 138mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.08mg | 0.12mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 13mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 0g | 4.67g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 2mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.071mg | 0.088mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.287mg | 0.299mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 7IU | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.027g | 0.84g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 4.67g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 1.478g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.265mg | 0.161mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.116mg | 0.507mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.103mg | 0.606mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.041mg | 1.029mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.269mg | 0.863mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.641mg | 0.27mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.95mg | 0.567mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.184mg | 0.719mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.888mg | 0.303mg | 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 |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
23.69 g
Fats:
21.81 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
54.49 g
Other:
0.01 g
Protein:
11.4 g
Fats:
43.84 g
Carbs:
4.67 g
Water:
37.04 g
Other:
3.05 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +107.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +47.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +101% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +30400% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
9.684 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
10.519 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.027 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
14.45 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
25.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.84 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -33% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +22.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +143.5% |
