Rib eye steak vs. Nachos — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between rib eye steak and nachos
- Rib eye steak is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and iron, yet nachos are higher in vitamin E and vitamin K.
- Rib eye steak covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 85% more than nachos.
- Rib eye steak contains 27 times more cholesterol than nachos. While rib eye steak contains 80mg of cholesterol, nachos contain only 3mg.
- 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, nachos, with cheese.
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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 | +198.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +25% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +587.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -82.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +245.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +90.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +472.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +39.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +30.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +133.8% |
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 | +60% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +115.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +679% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +41.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +121.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +2900% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +84.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +3980% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +73.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1106.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +66.7% |
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:
4.32 g
Fats:
21.5 g
Carbs:
34.91 g
Water:
37.4 g
Other:
1.87 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +448.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +45.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +18600% |
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Fats
~21.5g
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
2.173 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
14.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.04 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -77.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +33.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +390.7% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.1µg | 0.07µg | 85% |
| Zinc | 5.91mg | 0.86mg | 46% |
| Protein | 23.69g | 4.32g | 39% |
| Selenium | 29.7µg | 8.6µg | 38% |
| Saturated fat | 9.684g | 2.173g | 34% |
| Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 4.08mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.908mg | 0.63mg | 27% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.027g | 5.04g | 27% |
| Cholesterol | 80mg | 3mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.477mg | 0.215mg | 20% |
| Iron | 2.24mg | 0.75mg | 19% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 19.3µg | 15% |
| Fiber | 0g | 3.2g | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.287mg | 0.133mg | 12% |
| Carbs | 0g | 34.91g | 12% |
| Starch | 28.33g | 12% | |
| Sodium | 54mg | 313mg | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 10.519g | 14.02g | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 152mg | 198mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 42mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 63mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.08mg | 0.187mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.071mg | 0.123mg | 4% |
| Choline | 48.8mg | 26.4mg | 4% |
| Calories | 291kcal | 343kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.536mg | 0.38mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 260mg | 362mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.064mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Folate | 6µg | 10µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 7IU | 0IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.1mg | 1% |
| Fats | 21.81g | 21.5g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 31.71g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 2.17g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 8µg | 5µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 1.478g | 0.058g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.265mg | 0.042mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.116mg | 0.156mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.103mg | 0.187mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.041mg | 0.521mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.269mg | 0.156mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.641mg | 0.094mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.95mg | 0.229mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.184mg | 0.25mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.888mg | 0.135mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.038g | 0.617g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.014g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.032g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.024g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g | 0.011g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.7g | 4.343g | N/A |
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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
48%
24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
35%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rib eye steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.17g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rib eye steak contains less Sodium (difference - 259mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rib eye steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 75)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nachos is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 77mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Nachos is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.511g)
Which food is cheaper?
Nachos is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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