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

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What are the differences between Rib eye steak and Minestrone?

  • Rib eye steak is richer than Minestrone in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Iron, Vitamin B2, and Phosphorus.
  • Rib eye steak's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 88% more.
  • Rib eye steak has 80 times more Cholesterol than Minestrone. While Rib eye steak has 80mg of Cholesterol, Minestrone has only 1mg.

We used Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip-on, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled and Soup, minestrone, canned, prepared with equal volume water 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 +489.5%
Contains more Magnesium +633.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +560.9%
Contains more Potassium +100%
Contains less Sodium -78.7%
Contains more Zinc +1806.5%
Contains more Copper +56.9%
Contains more Calcium +27.3%
Contains more Manganese +90%
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 5% 15% 3% 10% 12% 34% 9% 17% 20% 0%
Contains more Iron +489.5%
Contains more Magnesium +633.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +560.9%
Contains more Potassium +100%
Contains less Sodium -78.7%
Contains more Zinc +1806.5%
Contains more Copper +56.9%
Contains more Calcium +27.3%
Contains more Manganese +90%

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 +222.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1494.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1155.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +282.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1063.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +3780%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +150%
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 59% 0% 0% 2% 6% 5% 8% 9% 10% 12% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +222.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1494.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1155.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +282.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1063.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +3780%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +150%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1238.4%
Contains more Fats +1997.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +67.6%
Contains more Other +11900%
24% 22% 54%
Protein: 23.69 g
Fats: 21.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 54.49 g
Other: 0.01 g
2% 5% 91%
Protein: 1.77 g
Fats: 1.04 g
Carbs: 4.66 g
Water: 91.33 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more Protein +1238.4%
Contains more Fats +1997.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +67.6%
Contains more Other +11900%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3527.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +123.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.6%
46% 50% 5%
Saturated Fat: 9.684 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.519 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.027 g
23% 30% 47%
Saturated Fat: 0.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.29 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.46 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3527.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +123.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rib eye steak Minestrone Opinion
Net carbs 0g 4.26g Minestrone
Protein 23.69g 1.77g Rib eye steak
Fats 21.81g 1.04g Rib eye steak
Carbs 0g 4.66g Minestrone
Calories 291kcal 34kcal Rib eye steak
Fiber 0g 0.4g Minestrone
Calcium 11mg 14mg Minestrone
Iron 2.24mg 0.38mg Rib eye steak
Magnesium 22mg 3mg Rib eye steak
Phosphorus 152mg 23mg Rib eye steak
Potassium 260mg 130mg Rib eye steak
Sodium 54mg 254mg Rib eye steak
Zinc 5.91mg 0.31mg Rib eye steak
Copper 0.08mg 0.051mg Rib eye steak
Manganese 0.08mg 0.152mg Minestrone
Selenium 29.7µg Rib eye steak
Vitamin A 25IU 970IU Minestrone
Vitamin A RAE 8µg 49µg Minestrone
Vitamin E 0.1mg Rib eye steak
Vitamin D 7IU Rib eye steak
Vitamin D 0.2µg Rib eye steak
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg Minestrone
Vitamin B1 0.071mg 0.022mg Rib eye steak
Vitamin B2 0.287mg 0.018mg Rib eye steak
Vitamin B3 4.908mg 0.391mg Rib eye steak
Vitamin B5 0.536mg 0.14mg Rib eye steak
Vitamin B6 0.477mg 0.041mg Rib eye steak
Folate 6µg 15µg Minestrone
Vitamin B12 2.1µg 0µg Rib eye steak
Vitamin K 1.6µg Rib eye steak
Tryptophan 0.265mg 0.013mg Rib eye steak
Threonine 1.116mg 0.043mg Rib eye steak
Isoleucine 1.103mg 0.054mg Rib eye steak
Leucine 2.041mg 0.098mg Rib eye steak
Lysine 2.269mg 0.076mg Rib eye steak
Methionine 0.641mg 0.018mg Rib eye steak
Phenylalanine 0.95mg 0.064mg Rib eye steak
Valine 1.184mg 0.074mg Rib eye steak
Histidine 0.888mg 0.03mg Rib eye steak
Cholesterol 80mg 1mg Minestrone
Trans Fat 1.478g Minestrone
Saturated Fat 9.684g 0.23g Minestrone
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 0.29g Rib eye steak
Polyunsaturated fat 1.027g 0.46g 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 Minestrone
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
9%
Minestrone
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Rib eye steak
12%
Minestrone

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak contains less Sodium (difference - 200mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
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 Sugar?
Minestrone
Minestrone is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Minestrone
Minestrone is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 79mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Minestrone
Minestrone is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.454g)
Which food is cheaper?
Minestrone
Minestrone 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. Minestrone - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172913/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.