Rib eye steak vs. French fries — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between rib eye steak and french fries
- Rib eye steak is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, vitamin B2, iron, and vitamin B3, yet french fries are higher in fiber and vitamin E.
- Rib eye steak covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 88% more than french fries.
- The glycemic index of rib eye steak 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 Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil.
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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 IronIron | +176.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1082% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +21.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -74.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +3200% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +59.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +63.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +122.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +55% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +208.8% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +635.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +63.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +28.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +32.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1570% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +139.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +600% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +400% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.1µg | 0µg | 88% |
| Selenium | 29.7µg | 0.9µg | 52% |
| Zinc | 5.91mg | 0.5mg | 49% |
| Protein | 23.69g | 3.43g | 41% |
| Saturated fat | 9.684g | 2.336g | 33% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.027g | 5.398g | 29% |
| Cholesterol | 80mg | 0mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.287mg | 0.039mg | 19% |
| Iron | 2.24mg | 0.81mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 0g | 3.8g | 15% |
| Carbs | 0g | 41.44g | 14% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.908mg | 3.004mg | 12% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 10.519g | 5.969g | 11% |
| Fats | 21.81g | 14.73g | 11% |
| Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 1.67mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 260mg | 579mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.071mg | 0.17mg | 8% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 11.2µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.477mg | 0.372mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 54mg | 210mg | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.08mg | 0.247mg | 7% |
| Folate | 6µg | 30µg | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 4.7mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.124mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 152mg | 125mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 35mg | 3% |
| Choline | 48.8mg | 36.8mg | 2% |
| Calories | 291kcal | 312kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.536mg | 0.58mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 8µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 18mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 7IU | 0IU | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 37.64g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 0.3g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 1.478g | 0.06g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.265mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.116mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.103mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 2.041mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.269mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.641mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.95mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.184mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.888mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.038g | 0.407g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.014g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.029g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.024g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g | 0.007g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.7g | 4.898g | 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:
3.43 g
Fats:
14.73 g
Carbs:
41.44 g
Water:
38.55 g
Other:
1.85 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +590.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +48.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +41.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +18400% |
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
2.336 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.398 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +76.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -75.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +425.6% |
