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

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How are Rib eye steak and Potato different?

  • Rib eye steak is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Iron, and Vitamin B6, however, Potato is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Rib eye steak is 88% higher.

Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip-on, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled and Potatoes, flesh and skin, raw 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.
Contains more Iron +176.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +166.7%
Contains more Zinc +1870%
Contains more Selenium +7325%
Contains more Potassium +63.5%
Contains less Sodium -88.9%
Contains more Copper +37.5%
Contains more Manganese +150%
Equal in Calcium - 12
Equal in Magnesium - 23
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% 31% 17% 25% 38% 1% 9% 37% 27% 3%
Contains more Iron +176.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +166.7%
Contains more Zinc +1870%
Contains more Selenium +7325%
Contains more Potassium +63.5%
Contains less Sodium -88.9%
Contains more Copper +37.5%
Contains more Manganese +150%
Equal in Calcium - 12
Equal in Magnesium - 23

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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Potato
Contains more Vitamin A +1150%
Contains more Vitamin E +900%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +796.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +362.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +81.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +60.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +14.1%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin K +25%
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 1% 1% 0% 66% 21% 8% 20% 18% 69% 12% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +1150%
Contains more Vitamin E +900%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +796.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +362.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +81.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +60.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +14.1%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin K +25%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1055.6%
Contains more Fats +24133.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +45.4%
Contains more Other +11100%
24% 22% 54%
Protein: 23.69 g
Fats: 21.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 54.49 g
Other: 0.01 g
2% 17% 79%
Protein: 2.05 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 17.49 g
Water: 79.25 g
Other: 1.12 g
Contains more Protein +1055.6%
Contains more Fats +24133.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +45.4%
Contains more Other +11100%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +525850%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2345.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%
46% 50% 5%
Saturated Fat: 9.684 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.519 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.027 g
36% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.042 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +525850%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2345.2%
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 Potato
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rib eye steak Potato Opinion
Net carbs 0g 15.39g Potato
Protein 23.69g 2.05g Rib eye steak
Fats 21.81g 0.09g Rib eye steak
Carbs 0g 17.49g Potato
Calories 291kcal 77kcal Rib eye steak
Starch 15.29g Potato
Fructose 0.26g Potato
Sugar 0g 0.82g Rib eye steak
Fiber 0g 2.1g Potato
Calcium 11mg 12mg Potato
Iron 2.24mg 0.81mg Rib eye steak
Magnesium 22mg 23mg Potato
Phosphorus 152mg 57mg Rib eye steak
Potassium 260mg 425mg Potato
Sodium 54mg 6mg Potato
Zinc 5.91mg 0.3mg Rib eye steak
Copper 0.08mg 0.11mg Potato
Manganese 0.08mg 0.2mg Potato
Selenium 29.7µg 0.4µg Rib eye steak
Vitamin A 25IU 2IU Rib eye steak
Vitamin A RAE 8µg 0µg Rib eye steak
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.01mg Rib eye steak
Vitamin D 7IU 0IU Rib eye steak
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Rib eye steak
Vitamin C 0mg 19.7mg Potato
Vitamin B1 0.071mg 0.081mg Potato
Vitamin B2 0.287mg 0.032mg Rib eye steak
Vitamin B3 4.908mg 1.061mg Rib eye steak
Vitamin B5 0.536mg 0.295mg Rib eye steak
Vitamin B6 0.477mg 0.298mg Rib eye steak
Folate 6µg 15µg Potato
Vitamin B12 2.1µg 0µg Rib eye steak
Vitamin K 1.6µg 2µg Potato
Tryptophan 0.265mg 0.021mg Rib eye steak
Threonine 1.116mg 0.067mg Rib eye steak
Isoleucine 1.103mg 0.066mg Rib eye steak
Leucine 2.041mg 0.098mg Rib eye steak
Lysine 2.269mg 0.107mg Rib eye steak
Methionine 0.641mg 0.032mg Rib eye steak
Phenylalanine 0.95mg 0.081mg Rib eye steak
Valine 1.184mg 0.103mg Rib eye steak
Histidine 0.888mg 0.035mg Rib eye steak
Cholesterol 80mg 0mg Potato
Trans Fat 1.478g 0g Potato
Saturated Fat 9.684g 0.025g Potato
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 0.042g 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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Rib eye steak Potato
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
18%
Potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Rib eye steak
19%
Potato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.82g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 86)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato
Potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 80mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato
Potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.659g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato
Potato is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170026/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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