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

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Significant differences between Rib eye steak and Melon

  • Rib eye steak has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Iron, and Phosphorus, however, Melon is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Rib eye steak covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 88% more than Melon.

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 Melons, casaba, 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.
Contains more Iron +558.8%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +2940%
Contains more Potassium +42.9%
Contains more Zinc +8342.9%
Contains more Copper +33.3%
Contains more Manganese +128.6%
Contains more Selenium +7325%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%
Equal in Calcium - 11
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 4% 13% 8% 3% 17% 2% 2% 20% 5% 3%
Contains more Iron +558.8%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +2940%
Contains more Potassium +42.9%
Contains more Zinc +8342.9%
Contains more Copper +33.3%
Contains more Manganese +128.6%
Contains more Selenium +7325%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%
Equal in Calcium - 11

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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Melon
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +373.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +825.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2015.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +538.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +192.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +56.3%
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 0% 1% 0% 73% 4% 8% 5% 6% 38% 6% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +373.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +825.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2015.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +538.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +192.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +56.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +2034.2%
Contains more Fats +21710%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +68.6%
Contains more Other +3500%
24% 22% 54%
Protein: 23.69 g
Fats: 21.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 54.49 g
Other: 0.01 g
7% 92%
Protein: 1.11 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.58 g
Water: 91.85 g
Other: 0.36 g
Contains more Protein +2034.2%
Contains more Fats +21710%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +68.6%
Contains more Other +3500%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +525850%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2533.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%
46% 50% 5%
Saturated Fat: 9.684 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.519 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.027 g
38% 3% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.039 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +525850%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2533.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%

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 Melon
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rib eye steak Melon Opinion
Net carbs 0g 5.68g Melon
Protein 23.69g 1.11g Rib eye steak
Fats 21.81g 0.1g Rib eye steak
Carbs 0g 6.58g Melon
Calories 291kcal 28kcal Rib eye steak
Sugar 0g 5.69g Rib eye steak
Fiber 0g 0.9g Melon
Calcium 11mg 11mg
Iron 2.24mg 0.34mg Rib eye steak
Magnesium 22mg 11mg Rib eye steak
Phosphorus 152mg 5mg Rib eye steak
Potassium 260mg 182mg Rib eye steak
Sodium 54mg 9mg Melon
Zinc 5.91mg 0.07mg Rib eye steak
Copper 0.08mg 0.06mg Rib eye steak
Manganese 0.08mg 0.035mg Rib eye steak
Selenium 29.7µg 0.4µg Rib eye steak
Vitamin A 25IU 0IU Rib eye steak
Vitamin A RAE 8µg 0µg Rib eye steak
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.05mg Rib eye steak
Vitamin D 7IU 0IU Rib eye steak
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Rib eye steak
Vitamin C 0mg 21.8mg Melon
Vitamin B1 0.071mg 0.015mg Rib eye steak
Vitamin B2 0.287mg 0.031mg Rib eye steak
Vitamin B3 4.908mg 0.232mg Rib eye steak
Vitamin B5 0.536mg 0.084mg Rib eye steak
Vitamin B6 0.477mg 0.163mg Rib eye steak
Folate 6µg 8µg Melon
Vitamin B12 2.1µg 0µg Rib eye steak
Vitamin K 1.6µg 2.5µg Melon
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 0mg Melon
Trans Fat 1.478g 0g Melon
Saturated Fat 9.684g 0.025g Melon
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 0.002g Rib eye steak
Polyunsaturated fat 1.027g 0.039g 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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is better in case of low diet
Rib eye steak Melon
Low Fats diet ok
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
12%
Melon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Rib eye steak
7%
Melon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.69g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
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 contains less Sodium?
Melon
Melon contains less Sodium (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Melon
Melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 80mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Melon
Melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.659g)
Which food is cheaper?
Melon
Melon is cheaper (difference - $1.4)

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. Melon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169093/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.