Rib eye steak vs. Tamale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between rib eye steak and tamale
- Rib eye steak is richer than tamale in vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, and iron.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for rib eye steak is 65% higher.
- Rib eye steak contains 5 times more selenium than tamale. Rib eye steak contains 29.7µg of selenium, while tamale contains 6µg.
- Tamale contains less cholesterol.
- Rib eye steak has a lower glycemic index than tamale.
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 Tamales (Navajo).
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +98.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +83.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +27% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +299.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +53.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -87.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +395% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +163.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +117.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +42% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +258.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +208.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +161.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +233.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +288.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +150% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.1µg | 0.54µg | 65% |
| Selenium | 29.7µg | 6µg | 43% |
| Zinc | 5.91mg | 1.48mg | 40% |
| Protein | 23.69g | 6.28g | 35% |
| Saturated fat | 9.684g | 2.396g | 33% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.477mg | 0.143mg | 26% |
| Fats | 21.81g | 6.12g | 24% |
| Cholesterol | 80mg | 17mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.908mg | 1.59mg | 21% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 10.519g | 2.739g | 19% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.287mg | 0.08mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 54mg | 427mg | 16% |
| Iron | 2.24mg | 1.22mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 0g | 3.1g | 12% |
| Choline | 48.8mg | 9% | |
| Phosphorus | 152mg | 99mg | 8% |
| Calories | 291kcal | 153kcal | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.536mg | 0.205mg | 7% |
| Carbs | 0g | 18.12g | 6% |
| Starch | 12.27g | 5% | |
| Potassium | 260mg | 131mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.08mg | 0.174mg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.7mg | 2% |
| Folate | 6µg | 15µg | 2% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 29mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.027g | 0.688g | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.071mg | 0.05mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.063mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 7IU | 1% | |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 8µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 15.02g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 22mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 0.99g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 1.478g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.265mg | 0.052mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.116mg | 0.239mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.103mg | 0.271mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.041mg | 0.568mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.269mg | 0.427mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.641mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.95mg | 0.275mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.184mg | 0.318mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.888mg | 0.196mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.17g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.038g | 0.029g | 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 | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.7g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
23.69 g
Fats:
21.81 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
54.49 g
Other:
0.01 g
Protein:
6.28 g
Fats:
6.12 g
Carbs:
18.12 g
Water:
68.1 g
Other:
1.38 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +277.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +256.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +25% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +13700% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
9.684 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
10.519 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.027 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.396 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.688 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +284% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +49.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -75.3% |
