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

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Differences between rib eye steak and pasta

  • Rib eye steak has more vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, iron, and phosphorus, while pasta has more folate and vitamin B1.
  • Rib eye steak's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 82% higher.
  • Pasta contains 65 times less saturated fat than rib eye steak. Rib eye steak contains 9.684g of saturated fat, while pasta contains 0.15g.
  • Rib eye steak has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of rib eye steak is 0, while the glycemic index of pasta is 49.

The 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 Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked.

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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%
Pasta
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 1.8% 2.1% 43% 31% 15% 27% 0.78% 29% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +22.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +83.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +983.3%
Contains more IronIron +96.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +955.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +141.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +16.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +180%

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%
Pasta
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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% 0% 0% 52% 35% 19% 11% 7.8% 18% 0% 48% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +91.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +394.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +192.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1302.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1400%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +194.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +966.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
Pasta
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5% 25% 69%
Protein: 5.15 g
Fats: 1.05 g
Carbs: 24.93 g
Water: 68.56 g
Other: 0.31 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +360%
Contains more FatsFats +1977.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +25.8%
Contains more OtherOther +3000%

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
Pasta
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21% 18% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.15 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.429 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +8383.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +139.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.5%

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 Pasta
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rib eye steak Pasta DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.1µg 0.14µg 82%
Selenium 29.7µg 54%
Zinc 5.91mg 0.56mg 49%
Saturated fat 9.684g 0.15g 43%
Protein 23.69g 5.15g 37%
Vitamin B6 0.477mg 0.034mg 34%
Fats 21.81g 1.05g 32%
Monounsaturated fat 10.519g 0.124g 26%
Vitamin B3 4.908mg 0.992mg 24%
Cholesterol 80mg 33mg 16%
Folate 6µg 64µg 15%
Iron 2.24mg 1.14mg 14%
Phosphorus 152mg 63mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.071mg 0.209mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.287mg 0.15mg 11%
Choline 48.8mg 9%
Calories 291kcal 131kcal 8%
Carbs 0g 24.93g 8%
Vitamin B5 0.536mg 0.183mg 7%
Potassium 260mg 24mg 7%
Manganese 0.08mg 0.224mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.027g 0.429g 4%
Sodium 54mg 6mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.1mg 1%
Copper 0.08mg 0.093mg 1%
Calcium 11mg 6mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1%
Magnesium 22mg 18mg 1%
Vitamin D 7IU 1%
Net carbs 0g 24.93g N/A
Vitamin A 8µg 6µg 0%
Trans fat 1.478g N/A
Tryptophan 0.265mg 0.065mg 0%
Threonine 1.116mg 0.134mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.103mg 0.197mg 0%
Leucine 2.041mg 0.348mg 0%
Lysine 2.269mg 0.097mg 0%
Methionine 0.641mg 0.079mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.95mg 0.247mg 0%
Valine 1.184mg 0.217mg 0%
Histidine 0.888mg 0.103mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.038g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.014g 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

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Rib eye steak Pasta
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
48%
Rib eye steak
15%
Pasta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Rib eye steak
16%
Pasta

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is cheaper?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is cheaper (difference - $1)
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?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.534g)

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. Pasta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169728/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.