Steak vs. Potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are steak and potato chips different?
- Steak is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, and selenium, while potato chips are higher in vitamin C, potassium, copper, fiber, and vitamin K.
- Steak covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 92% more than potato chips.
- Potato chips have a higher glycemic index (56) than steak (0).
Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip off, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled and Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted types were 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 IronIron | +47.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +481.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +292.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +191.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +100% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +357% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +260% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -86.2% |
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 DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +52.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +34.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +125.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +32% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1281.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +650% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
24.85 g
Fats:
19.02 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
55.59 g
Other:
0.54 g
Protein:
7 g
Fats:
34.6 g
Carbs:
52.9 g
Water:
1.9 g
Other:
3.6 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +255% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +2825.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +81.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +566.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
8.443 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.896 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
10.96 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
12.17 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -23% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1258.3% |
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Monounsaturated fat
~9.84g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.2µg | 0µg | 92% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.896g | 12.17g | 75% |
| Vitamin E | 9.11mg | 61% | |
| Zinc | 6.34mg | 1.09mg | 48% |
| Selenium | 31.8µg | 8.1µg | 43% |
| Protein | 24.85g | 7g | 36% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 31.1mg | 35% |
| Potassium | 279mg | 1275mg | 29% |
| Cholesterol | 78mg | 0mg | 26% |
| Copper | 0.085mg | 0.306mg | 25% |
| Fats | 19.02g | 34.6g | 24% |
| Histidine | 0.931mg | 153mg | 22% |
| Manganese | 0.44mg | 19% | |
| Fiber | 0g | 4.8g | 19% |
| Carbs | 0g | 52.9g | 18% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 22.1µg | 17% |
| Calories | 271kcal | 536kcal | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.5mg | 0.66mg | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 8.443g | 10.96g | 11% |
| Iron | 2.4mg | 1.63mg | 10% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 67mg | 10% |
| Folate | 6µg | 45µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.149mg | 3.827mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.402mg | 8% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.074mg | 0.167mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.301mg | 0.197mg | 8% |
| Choline | 37.5mg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 58mg | 8mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.171g | 9.84g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 24mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 6IU | 0IU | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 48.1g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 0.22g | N/A |
| Phosphorus | 163mg | 165mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.278mg | 0.108mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.171mg | 0.253mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.157mg | 0.283mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.142mg | 0.419mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.38mg | 0.424mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.672mg | 0.11mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.997mg | 0.31mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.242mg | 0.392mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.013g | 0g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
45%
56%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
53%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.22g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Steak is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.517g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 50mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato chips is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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