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

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How are rib eye steak and pecan different?

  • Rib eye steak is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, and vitamin B6; however, pecan is richer in manganese, copper, vitamin B1, fiber, and magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for pecan is 192% higher.
  • Pecan has less cholesterol.

Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip-on, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled and Nuts, pecans are the varieties used 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.
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%
Pecan
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 86% 21% 36% 95% 400% 124% 119% 0% 587% 21%
Contains more ZincZinc +30.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +681.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +450%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +536.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +57.7%
Contains more IronIron +12.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +1400%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +82.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +5525%

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%
Pecan
6
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 3.7% 1% 28% 0% 165% 30% 22% 52% 48% 0% 8.8% 17% 22%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +120.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +320.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +127.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +20.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1300%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +829.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +61%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +118.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +266.7%

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
Pecan
3
9% 72% 14% 4%
Protein: 9.17 g
Fats: 71.97 g
Carbs: 13.86 g
Water: 3.52 g
Other: 1.48 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +158.3%
Contains more WaterWater +1448%
Contains more FatsFats +230%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +14700%

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
Pecan
3
9% 59% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.18 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 40.801 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 21.614 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -36.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +287.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2004.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rib eye steak Pecan DV% diff.
Manganese 0.08mg 4.5mg 192%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.027g 21.614g 137%
Copper 0.08mg 1.2mg 124%
Vitamin B12 2.1µg 0µg 88%
Fats 21.81g 71.97g 77%
Monounsaturated fat 10.519g 40.801g 76%
Vitamin B1 0.071mg 0.66mg 49%
Selenium 29.7µg 3.8µg 47%
Fiber 0g 9.6g 38%
Protein 23.69g 9.17g 29%
Cholesterol 80mg 0mg 27%
Magnesium 22mg 121mg 24%
Vitamin B3 4.908mg 1.167mg 23%
Vitamin B6 0.477mg 0.21mg 21%
Calories 291kcal 691kcal 20%
Phosphorus 152mg 277mg 18%
Saturated fat 9.684g 6.18g 16%
Zinc 5.91mg 4.53mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.287mg 0.13mg 12%
Vitamin E 0.1mg 1.4mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.536mg 0.863mg 7%
Calcium 11mg 70mg 6%
Carbs 0g 13.86g 5%
Potassium 260mg 410mg 4%
Iron 2.24mg 2.53mg 4%
Folate 6µg 22µg 4%
Sodium 54mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 3.5µg 2%
Choline 48.8mg 40.5mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin A 8µg 3µg 1%
Vitamin D 7IU 0IU 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.1mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 4.26g N/A
Sugar 0g 3.97g N/A
Starch 0.46g 0%
Trans fat 1.478g N/A
Tryptophan 0.265mg 0.093mg 0%
Threonine 1.116mg 0.306mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.103mg 0.336mg 0%
Leucine 2.041mg 0.598mg 0%
Lysine 2.269mg 0.287mg 0%
Methionine 0.641mg 0.183mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.95mg 0.426mg 0%
Valine 1.184mg 0.411mg 0%
Histidine 0.888mg 0.262mg 0%
Fructose 0.04g 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 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.7g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Rib eye steak Pecan
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
31%
Pecan
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Rib eye steak
149%
Pecan

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.97g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pecan
Pecan is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 80mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan
Pecan contains less Sodium (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pecan
Pecan is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.504g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pecan
Pecan is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Pecan - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170182/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.