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Beef sirloin vs. Rib eye steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Beef sirloin and Rib eye steak

  • Beef sirloin has more Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Choline, however, Rib eye steak is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Rib eye steak covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 39% more than Beef sirloin.
  • Beef sirloin has 2 times more Choline than Rib eye steak. While Beef sirloin has 117.3mg of Choline, Rib eye steak has only 48.8mg.
  • Beef sirloin has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beef, top sirloin, steak, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, broiled 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.
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin
6
:
4
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Magnesium +22.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +66.4%
Contains more Potassium +57.7%
Contains more Selenium +31%
Contains more Iron +16.7%
Contains less Sodium -18.2%
Contains more Manganese +627.3%
Equal in Zinc - 5.91
Equal in Copper - 0.08
Beef sirloin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 72% 20% 109% 37% 9% 156% 29% 2% 213%
Rib eye steak
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 85% 16% 66% 23% 8% 162% 27% 11% 162%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Magnesium +22.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +66.4%
Contains more Potassium +57.7%
Contains more Selenium +31%
Contains more Iron +16.7%
Contains less Sodium -18.2%
Contains more Manganese +627.3%
Equal in Zinc - 5.91
Equal in Copper - 0.08

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.
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin
6
:
5
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak
Contains more Vitamin E +290%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +23.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +83.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +13.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +42.8%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +76.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +14.3%
Beef sirloin
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 8% 0% 0% 22% 38% 169% 37% 158% 8% 184% 4%
Rib eye steak
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 E +290%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +23.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +83.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +13.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +42.8%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +76.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +14.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin
3
:
1
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak
Contains more Protein +30%
Contains more Water +16.7%
Contains more Other +5800%
Contains more Fats +333.6%
Beef sirloin
31% 5% 64%
Protein: 30.8 g
Fats: 5.03 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 63.58 g
Other: 0.59 g
Rib eye steak
24% 22% 54%
Protein: 23.69 g
Fats: 21.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 54.49 g
Other: 0.01 g
Contains more Protein +30%
Contains more Water +16.7%
Contains more Other +5800%
Contains more Fats +333.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin
1
:
2
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +424.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +455.1%
Beef sirloin
47% 49% 5%
Saturated Fat: 1.915 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.185 g
Rib eye steak
46% 50% 5%
Saturated Fat: 9.684 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.519 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.027 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +424.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +455.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Beef sirloin Rib eye steak
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price 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 Beef sirloin Rib eye steak Opinion
Protein 30.8g 23.69g Beef sirloin
Fats 5.03g 21.81g Rib eye steak
Calories 177kcal 291kcal Rib eye steak
Calcium 22mg 11mg Beef sirloin
Iron 1.92mg 2.24mg Rib eye steak
Magnesium 27mg 22mg Beef sirloin
Phosphorus 253mg 152mg Beef sirloin
Potassium 410mg 260mg Beef sirloin
Sodium 66mg 54mg Rib eye steak
Zinc 5.7mg 5.91mg Rib eye steak
Copper 0.085mg 0.08mg Beef sirloin
Manganese 0.011mg 0.08mg Rib eye steak
Selenium 38.9µg 29.7µg Beef sirloin
Vitamin A 0IU 25IU Rib eye steak
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 8µg Rib eye steak
Vitamin E 0.39mg 0.1mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin D 7IU Rib eye steak
Vitamin D 0.2µg Rib eye steak
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.071mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.287mg Rib eye steak
Vitamin B3 9.001mg 4.908mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B5 0.607mg 0.536mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B6 0.681mg 0.477mg Beef sirloin
Folate 10µg 6µg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B12 1.47µg 2.1µg Rib eye steak
Vitamin K 1.4µg 1.6µg Rib eye steak
Tryptophan 0.202mg 0.265mg Rib eye steak
Threonine 1.23mg 1.116mg Beef sirloin
Isoleucine 1.401mg 1.103mg Beef sirloin
Leucine 2.45mg 2.041mg Beef sirloin
Lysine 2.603mg 2.269mg Beef sirloin
Methionine 0.802mg 0.641mg Beef sirloin
Phenylalanine 1.217mg 0.95mg Beef sirloin
Valine 1.528mg 1.184mg Beef sirloin
Histidine 0.983mg 0.888mg Beef sirloin
Cholesterol 81mg 80mg Rib eye steak
Trans Fat 1.478g Beef sirloin
Saturated Fat 1.915g 9.684g Beef sirloin
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 2.006g 10.519g Rib eye steak
Polyunsaturated fat 0.185g 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
Beef sirloin Rib eye steak
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
52%
Beef sirloin
50%
Rib eye steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Beef sirloin
56%
Rib eye steak

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.769g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin 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. Beef sirloin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168636/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.