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

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Differences between Whey and Rib eye steak

  • Whey contains less Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Iron, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2 than Rib eye steak.
  • Rib eye steak's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 76% higher.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Whey is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Whey, sweet, fluid 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.
Contains more Calcium +327.3%
Contains more Iron +3633.3%
Contains more Magnesium +175%
Contains more Phosphorus +230.4%
Contains more Potassium +61.5%
Contains more Zinc +4446.2%
Contains more Copper +1900%
Contains more Manganese +7900%
Contains more Selenium +1463.2%
Equal in Sodium - 54
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 3% 6% 20% 15% 8% 4% 2% 1% 11%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 85% 16% 66% 23% 8% 162% 27% 11% 162%
Contains more Calcium +327.3%
Contains more Iron +3633.3%
Contains more Magnesium +175%
Contains more Phosphorus +230.4%
Contains more Potassium +61.5%
Contains more Zinc +4446.2%
Contains more Copper +1900%
Contains more Manganese +7900%
Contains more Selenium +1463.2%
Equal in Sodium - 54

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.
Whey
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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +108.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +97.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +81.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +6532.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +39.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1438.7%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +650%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 1% 9% 37% 2% 23% 8% 1% 35% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +108.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +97.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +81.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +6532.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +39.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1438.7%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +650%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +70.9%
Contains more Other +5200%
Contains more Protein +2687.1%
Contains more Fats +5958.3%
5% 93%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 0.36 g
Carbs: 5.14 g
Water: 93.12 g
Other: 0.53 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 Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +70.9%
Contains more Other +5200%
Contains more Protein +2687.1%
Contains more Fats +5958.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10419%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +9236.4%
67% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 0.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.011 g
46% 50% 5%
Saturated Fat: 9.684 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.519 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.027 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10419%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +9236.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Whey Rib eye steak Opinion
Net carbs 5.14g 0g Whey
Protein 0.85g 23.69g Rib eye steak
Fats 0.36g 21.81g Rib eye steak
Carbs 5.14g 0g Whey
Calories 27kcal 291kcal Rib eye steak
Sugar 5.14g 0g Rib eye steak
Calcium 47mg 11mg Whey
Iron 0.06mg 2.24mg Rib eye steak
Magnesium 8mg 22mg Rib eye steak
Phosphorus 46mg 152mg Rib eye steak
Potassium 161mg 260mg Rib eye steak
Sodium 54mg 54mg
Zinc 0.13mg 5.91mg Rib eye steak
Copper 0.004mg 0.08mg Rib eye steak
Manganese 0.001mg 0.08mg Rib eye steak
Selenium 1.9µg 29.7µg Rib eye steak
Vitamin A 12IU 25IU Rib eye steak
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 8µg Rib eye steak
Vitamin E 0mg 0.1mg Rib eye steak
Vitamin D 7IU Rib eye steak
Vitamin D 0.2µg Rib eye steak
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Whey
Vitamin B1 0.036mg 0.071mg Rib eye steak
Vitamin B2 0.158mg 0.287mg Rib eye steak
Vitamin B3 0.074mg 4.908mg Rib eye steak
Vitamin B5 0.383mg 0.536mg Rib eye steak
Vitamin B6 0.031mg 0.477mg Rib eye steak
Folate 1µg 6µg Rib eye steak
Vitamin B12 0.28µg 2.1µg Rib eye steak
Vitamin K 0µg 1.6µg Rib eye steak
Tryptophan 0.013mg 0.265mg Rib eye steak
Threonine 0.054mg 1.116mg Rib eye steak
Isoleucine 0.047mg 1.103mg Rib eye steak
Leucine 0.078mg 2.041mg Rib eye steak
Lysine 0.068mg 2.269mg Rib eye steak
Methionine 0.016mg 0.641mg Rib eye steak
Phenylalanine 0.027mg 0.95mg Rib eye steak
Valine 0.046mg 1.184mg Rib eye steak
Histidine 0.016mg 0.888mg Rib eye steak
Cholesterol 2mg 80mg Whey
Trans Fat 1.478g Whey
Saturated Fat 0.23g 9.684g Whey
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Rib eye steak
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Rib eye steak
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.014g Rib eye steak
Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g 10.519g Rib eye steak
Polyunsaturated fat 0.011g 1.027g Rib eye steak
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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is better in case of low diet
Whey Rib eye steak
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
9%
Whey
50%
Rib eye steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Whey
56%
Rib eye steak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Whey
Whey is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Whey
Whey is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.454g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.14g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is cheaper?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (54 mg)

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. Whey - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171282/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.