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

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Significant differences between spread and rib eye steak

  • The amount of zinc, vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, iron, and phosphorus in rib eye steak is higher than in spread.
  • Rib eye steak covers your daily zinc needs 44% more than spread.
  • Rib eye steak has 19 times less sodium than spread. Spread has 1013mg of sodium, while rib eye steak has 54mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Sandwich spread, pork, beef and Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip-on, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled.

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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.
Spread
1
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 3.6% 9.7% 30% 43% 28% 25% 132% 3.4% 53%
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%
Contains more CopperCopper +62.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +175%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +136.4%
Contains more IronIron +183.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +479.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +157.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +207.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +206.2%
~equal in Calcium ~11mg

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.
Spread
5
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% 8.7% 35% 9% 43% 31% 32% 26% 28% 140% 4% 1.5% 34%
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%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +225%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1640%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +142.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +27.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +114.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +183.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +24.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +297.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +87.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~1.6µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spread
3
8% 17% 12% 60% 3%
Protein: 7.66 g
Fats: 17.34 g
Carbs: 11.94 g
Water: 60.28 g
Other: 2.78 g
24% 22% 54%
Protein: 23.69 g
Fats: 21.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 54.49 g
Other: 0.01 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +27700%
Contains more ProteinProtein +209.3%
Contains more FatsFats +25.8%
~equal in Water ~54.49g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spread
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37% 47% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.977 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.584 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.565 g
46% 50% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.684 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.519 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.027 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -38.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +149.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +38.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Spread Rib eye steak
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spread Rib eye steak DV% diff.
Zinc 1.02mg 5.91mg 44%
Sodium 1013mg 54mg 42%
Vitamin B12 1.12µg 2.1µg 41%
Selenium 9.7µg 29.7µg 36%
Protein 7.66g 23.69g 32%
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.477mg 27%
Vitamin B3 1.73mg 4.908mg 20%
Iron 0.79mg 2.24mg 18%
Saturated fat 5.977g 9.684g 17%
Cholesterol 38mg 80mg 14%
Phosphorus 59mg 152mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.134mg 0.287mg 12%
Vitamin E 1.74mg 0.1mg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.565g 1.027g 10%
Vitamin B1 0.172mg 0.071mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 7.584g 10.519g 7%
Fats 17.34g 21.81g 7%
Copper 0.13mg 0.08mg 6%
Potassium 110mg 260mg 4%
Carbs 11.94g 0g 4%
Calories 235kcal 291kcal 3%
Magnesium 8mg 22mg 3%
Manganese 0.026mg 0.08mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0.2µg 2%
Vitamin A 26µg 8µg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.43mg 0.536mg 2%
Choline 62.3mg 48.8mg 2%
Vitamin D 22IU 7IU 2%
Fiber 0.2g 0g 1%
Folate 2µg 6µg 1%
Net carbs 11.74g 0g N/A
Calcium 12mg 11mg 0%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1.6µg 0%
Trans fat 1.478g N/A
Tryptophan 0.082mg 0.265mg 0%
Threonine 0.334mg 1.116mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.334mg 1.103mg 0%
Leucine 0.6mg 2.041mg 0%
Lysine 0.663mg 2.269mg 0%
Methionine 0.196mg 0.641mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.301mg 0.95mg 0%
Valine 0.356mg 1.184mg 0%
Histidine 0.279mg 0.888mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.038g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.014g 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
Spread Rib eye steak
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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
30%
Spread
48%
Rib eye steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Spread
56%
Rib eye steak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spread
Spread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spread
Spread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.707g)
Which food is cheaper?
Spread
Spread is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak contains less Sodium (difference - 959mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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. Spread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174583/nutrients
  2. Rib eye steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173392/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.