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Rib eye steak vs. Jícama raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between rib eye steak and jícama raw

  • Rib eye steak has more vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, iron, and vitamin B2; however, jícama raw is richer in vitamin C.
  • Rib eye steak covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 88% more than jícama raw.
  • Jícama raw has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of jícama raw is 17, while the glycemic index of rib eye steak is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip-on, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled and Yambean (jicama), raw.

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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 8.6% 3.6% 13% 23% 16% 4.4% 7.7% 0.52% 7.8% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +83.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +73.3%
Contains more IronIron +273.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +66.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +3593.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +744.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +33.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4142.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.6%
~equal in Calcium ~12mg

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 67% 0.33% 9.2% 0% 5% 6.7% 3.8% 8.1% 9.7% 0% 0.75% 9% 7.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +700%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +255%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +889.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2354%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +297%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1035.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +433.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +258.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +360%
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
9% 90%
Protein: 0.72 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 8.82 g
Water: 90.07 g
Other: 0.3 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +3190.3%
Contains more FatsFats +24133.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +65.3%
Contains more OtherOther +2900%

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
30% 7% 62%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.021 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.043 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +210280%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2288.4%
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 Jícama raw
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 Jícama raw DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.1µg 0µg 88%
Selenium 29.7µg 0.7µg 53%
Zinc 5.91mg 0.16mg 52%
Protein 23.69g 0.72g 46%
Saturated fat 9.684g 0.021g 44%
Fats 21.81g 0.09g 33%
Vitamin B6 0.477mg 0.042mg 33%
Vitamin B3 4.908mg 0.2mg 29%
Cholesterol 80mg 0mg 27%
Monounsaturated fat 10.519g 0.005g 26%
Vitamin C 0mg 20.2mg 22%
Iron 2.24mg 0.6mg 21%
Vitamin B2 0.287mg 0.029mg 20%
Fiber 0g 4.9g 20%
Phosphorus 152mg 18mg 19%
Calories 291kcal 38kcal 13%
Vitamin B5 0.536mg 0.135mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.027g 0.043g 7%
Choline 48.8mg 13.6mg 6%
Copper 0.08mg 0.048mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.071mg 0.02mg 4%
Potassium 260mg 150mg 3%
Carbs 0g 8.82g 3%
Sodium 54mg 4mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.46mg 2%
Magnesium 22mg 12mg 2%
Folate 6µg 12µg 2%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Manganese 0.08mg 0.06mg 1%
Vitamin A 8µg 1µg 1%
Vitamin D 7IU 0IU 1%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 0.3µg 1%
Net carbs 0g 3.92g N/A
Calcium 11mg 12mg 0%
Sugar 0g 1.8g N/A
Trans fat 1.478g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.265mg 0%
Threonine 1.116mg 0.018mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.103mg 0.016mg 0%
Leucine 2.041mg 0.025mg 0%
Lysine 2.269mg 0.026mg 0%
Methionine 0.641mg 0.007mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.95mg 0.017mg 0%
Valine 1.184mg 0.022mg 0%
Histidine 0.888mg 0.019mg 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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Rib eye steak Jícama raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
10%
Jícama raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Rib eye steak
9%
Jícama raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
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?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 80mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw contains less Sodium (difference - 50mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.663g)
Which food is cheaper?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is cheaper (difference - $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. Jícama raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170073/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.