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

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The main differences between rib eye steak and roe

  • Rib eye steak is richer in zinc, vitamin B6, and iron, yet roe is richer in vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B2, selenium, and folate.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for roe is 393% higher.
  • Rib eye steak contains 5 times more saturated fat than roe. Rib eye steak contains 9.684g of saturated fat, while roe contains 1.866g.
  • Rib eye steak has a lower glycemic index than roe.

Food types 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 Fish, roe, mixed species, cooked, dry heat.

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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%
Roe
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 8.4% 25% 29% 43% 35% 221% 15% 1.7% 282%
Contains more IronIron +190.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +361.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -53.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +515.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +18.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +154.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +60%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +238.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +74.1%
~equal in Potassium ~283mg

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%
Roe
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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 55% 30% 0% 0% 69% 219% 41% 69% 43% 1443% 0% 69% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +123.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +157.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1037.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +290.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +230.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +115.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +449.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +1433.3%

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
Roe
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29% 8% 2% 59% 3%
Protein: 28.62 g
Fats: 8.23 g
Carbs: 1.92 g
Water: 58.63 g
Other: 2.6 g
Contains more FatsFats +165%
Contains more ProteinProtein +20.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +25900%
~equal in Water ~58.63g

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
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25% 29% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.866 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.129 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.404 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +394.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -80.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +231.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rib eye steak Roe DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.1µg 11.54µg 393%
Cholesterol 80mg 479mg 133%
Phosphorus 152mg 515mg 52%
Vitamin B2 0.287mg 0.949mg 51%
Zinc 5.91mg 1.28mg 42%
Selenium 29.7µg 51.7µg 40%
Saturated fat 9.684g 1.866g 36%
Folate 6µg 92µg 22%
Vitamin B6 0.477mg 0.185mg 22%
Monounsaturated fat 10.519g 2.129g 21%
Fats 21.81g 8.23g 21%
Iron 2.24mg 0.77mg 18%
Vitamin C 0mg 16.4mg 18%
Vitamin B1 0.071mg 0.277mg 17%
Vitamin B3 4.908mg 2.192mg 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.027g 3.404g 16%
Vitamin B5 0.536mg 1.154mg 12%
Protein 23.69g 28.62g 10%
Choline 48.8mg 9%
Vitamin A 8µg 91µg 9%
Copper 0.08mg 0.128mg 5%
Calories 291kcal 204kcal 4%
Manganese 0.08mg 0.013mg 3%
Sodium 54mg 117mg 3%
Calcium 11mg 28mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.1mg 1%
Potassium 260mg 283mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1%
Magnesium 22mg 26mg 1%
Vitamin D 7IU 1%
Carbs 0g 1.92g 1%
Net carbs 0g 1.92g N/A
Trans fat 1.478g N/A
Tryptophan 0.265mg 0.375mg 0%
Threonine 1.116mg 1.305mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.103mg 1.465mg 0%
Leucine 2.041mg 2.509mg 0%
Lysine 2.269mg 2.179mg 0%
Methionine 0.641mg 0.71mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.95mg 1.401mg 0%
Valine 1.184mg 1.676mg 0%
Histidine 0.888mg 0.778mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 1.26g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 1.747g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.038g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.014g 0.105g 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Rib eye steak Roe
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
157%
Roe
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Rib eye steak
68%
Roe

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roe
Roe is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Roe
Roe is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.818g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Roe
Roe is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 399mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak contains less Sodium (difference - 63mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is cheaper (difference - $98)
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. Roe - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174239/nutrients

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

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