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Steak vs. Rye — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are steak and rye different?

  • Steak is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, and selenium; however, rye is richer in fiber, copper, phosphorus, magnesium, and vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for steak is 92% higher.
  • Steak has a lower glycemic index (0) than rye (34).

Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip off, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled and Rye grain are the varieties 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.
Steak
2
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 3.6% 25% 90% 28% 173% 70% 7.6% 0% 173%
Rye
Rye
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 79% 7.2% 45% 99% 122% 72% 142% 0.26% 336% 76%
Contains more ZincZinc +139.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +128.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +378.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +82.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +331.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +103.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.6%
~equal in Iron ~2.63mg

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.
Steak
6
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% 2.3% 0% 1.5% 19% 69% 97% 0% 115% 275% 4% 4.5% 0%
Rye
Rye
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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 0% 0.33% 17% 0% 79% 58% 80% 87% 68% 0% 15% 29% 17%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +600%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +19.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +20.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +70.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +327%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +268.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +533.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Steak
3
25% 19% 56%
Protein: 24.85 g
Fats: 19.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.59 g
Other: 0.54 g
Rye
Rye
2
10% 76% 11%
Protein: 10.34 g
Fats: 1.63 g
Carbs: 75.86 g
Water: 10.6 g
Other: 1.57 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +140.3%
Contains more FatsFats +1066.9%
Contains more WaterWater +424.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +190.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Steak
2
46% 50% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.443 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.896 g
Rye
Rye
1
17% 18% 65%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.197 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.208 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.767 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +4309.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +16.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Steak Rye DV% diff.
Manganese 2.577mg 112%
Vitamin B12 2.2µg 0µg 92%
Fiber 0g 15.1g 60%
Saturated fat 8.443g 0.197g 37%
Zinc 6.34mg 2.65mg 34%
Selenium 31.8µg 13.9µg 33%
Copper 0.085mg 0.367mg 31%
Vitamin B5 1.456mg 29%
Protein 24.85g 10.34g 29%
Fats 19.02g 1.63g 27%
Cholesterol 78mg 0mg 26%
Carbs 0g 75.86g 25%
Phosphorus 163mg 332mg 24%
Monounsaturated fat 9.171g 0.208g 22%
Magnesium 23mg 110mg 21%
Vitamin B1 0.074mg 0.316mg 20%
Vitamin B6 0.5mg 0.294mg 16%
Folate 6µg 38µg 8%
Potassium 279mg 510mg 7%
Choline 30.4mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.85mg 6%
Vitamin B3 5.149mg 4.27mg 5%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 5.9µg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 0.251mg 4%
Calories 271kcal 338kcal 3%
Iron 2.4mg 2.63mg 3%
Sodium 58mg 2mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin A 7µg 1µg 1%
Calcium 12mg 24mg 1%
Vitamin D 6IU 0IU 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.896g 0.767g 1%
Net carbs 0g 60.76g N/A
Sugar 0g 0.98g N/A
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.108mg 0%
Threonine 1.171mg 0.289mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.157mg 0.208mg 0%
Leucine 2.142mg 0.563mg 0%
Lysine 2.38mg 0.286mg 0%
Methionine 0.672mg 0.153mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.997mg 0.435mg 0%
Valine 1.242mg 0.317mg 0%
Histidine 0.931mg 0.189mg 0%
Fructose 0.11g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Steak Rye
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
45%
Steak
35%
Rye
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Steak
98%
Rye

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Steak
Steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.98g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Steak
Steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rye
Rye is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rye
Rye contains less Sodium (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rye
Rye is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.246g)
Which food is cheaper?
Rye
Rye is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rye
Rye is relatively richer in minerals
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. Steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172164/nutrients
  2. Rye - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168884/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.