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

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The main differences between Rib eye steak and Saffron

  • Rib eye steak is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Selenium, yet Saffron is richer in Manganese, Iron, Vitamin C, Magnesium, Potassium, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Saffron is 1232% higher.
  • Saffron contains less Saturated Fat.

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 Spices, saffron.

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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 less Sodium -63.5%
Contains more Zinc +442.2%
Contains more Selenium +430.4%
Contains more Calcium +909.1%
Contains more Iron +395.5%
Contains more Magnesium +1100%
Contains more Phosphorus +65.8%
Contains more Potassium +563.1%
Contains more Copper +310%
Contains more Manganese +35410%
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 34% 417% 189% 108% 153% 20% 30% 110% 3706% 31%
Contains less Sodium -63.5%
Contains more Zinc +442.2%
Contains more Selenium +430.4%
Contains more Calcium +909.1%
Contains more Iron +395.5%
Contains more Magnesium +1100%
Contains more Phosphorus +65.8%
Contains more Potassium +563.1%
Contains more Copper +310%
Contains more Manganese +35410%

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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Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +236.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +2020%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +62%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +111.7%
Contains more Folate +1450%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.267
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 32% 0% 0% 270% 29% 62% 28% 0% 234% 70% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +236.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +2020%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +62%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +111.7%
Contains more Folate +1450%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.267

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +107.3%
Contains more Fats +272.8%
Contains more Water +357.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +54400%
24% 22% 54%
Protein: 23.69 g
Fats: 21.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 54.49 g
Other: 0.01 g
11% 6% 65% 12% 5%
Protein: 11.43 g
Fats: 5.85 g
Carbs: 65.37 g
Water: 11.9 g
Other: 5.45 g
Contains more Protein +107.3%
Contains more Fats +272.8%
Contains more Water +357.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +54400%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2352%
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +101.3%
46% 50% 5%
Saturated Fat: 9.684 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.519 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.027 g
39% 11% 51%
Saturated Fat: 1.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.067 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2352%
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +101.3%

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 Saffron
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals 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 Saffron Opinion
Net carbs 0g 61.47g Saffron
Protein 23.69g 11.43g Rib eye steak
Fats 21.81g 5.85g Rib eye steak
Carbs 0g 65.37g Saffron
Calories 291kcal 310kcal Saffron
Fiber 0g 3.9g Saffron
Calcium 11mg 111mg Saffron
Iron 2.24mg 11.1mg Saffron
Magnesium 22mg 264mg Saffron
Phosphorus 152mg 252mg Saffron
Potassium 260mg 1724mg Saffron
Sodium 54mg 148mg Rib eye steak
Zinc 5.91mg 1.09mg Rib eye steak
Copper 0.08mg 0.328mg Saffron
Manganese 0.08mg 28.408mg Saffron
Selenium 29.7µg 5.6µg Rib eye steak
Vitamin A 25IU 530IU Saffron
Vitamin A RAE 8µg 27µg Saffron
Vitamin E 0.1mg Rib eye steak
Vitamin D 7IU 0IU Rib eye steak
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Rib eye steak
Vitamin C 0mg 80.8mg Saffron
Vitamin B1 0.071mg 0.115mg Saffron
Vitamin B2 0.287mg 0.267mg Rib eye steak
Vitamin B3 4.908mg 1.46mg Rib eye steak
Vitamin B5 0.536mg Rib eye steak
Vitamin B6 0.477mg 1.01mg Saffron
Folate 6µg 93µg Saffron
Vitamin B12 2.1µg 0µg Rib eye steak
Vitamin K 1.6µg Rib eye steak
Tryptophan 0.265mg Rib eye steak
Threonine 1.116mg Rib eye steak
Isoleucine 1.103mg Rib eye steak
Leucine 2.041mg Rib eye steak
Lysine 2.269mg Rib eye steak
Methionine 0.641mg Rib eye steak
Phenylalanine 0.95mg Rib eye steak
Valine 1.184mg Rib eye steak
Histidine 0.888mg Rib eye steak
Cholesterol 80mg 0mg Saffron
Trans Fat 1.478g 0g Saffron
Saturated Fat 9.684g 1.586g Saffron
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Rib eye steak
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Rib eye steak
Omega-3 - DPA 0.014g 0.006g Rib eye steak
Monounsaturated Fat 10.519g 0.429g Rib eye steak
Polyunsaturated fat 1.027g 2.067g Saffron
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?

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Rib eye steak Saffron
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
50%
Rib eye steak
60%
Saffron
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Rib eye steak
479%
Saffron

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 80mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.098g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saffron
Saffron is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak contains less Sodium (difference - 94mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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. Saffron - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170934/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.