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Chicken thigh vs. Rib eye steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Chicken thigh and Rib eye steak

  • Chicken thigh is richer in Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus, yet Rib eye steak is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, Iron, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Rib eye steak is 74% higher.
  • Chicken thigh contains 2 times more Vitamin B5 than Rib eye steak. Chicken thigh contains 1.285mg of Vitamin B5, while Rib eye steak contains 0.536mg.
  • Rib eye steak contains less Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Chicken, broilers or fryers, thigh, meat only, cooked, fried 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.
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh
4
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6
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak
Contains more Calcium +18.2%
Contains more Magnesium +18.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +30.9%
Contains more Copper +12.5%
Contains more Iron +53.4%
Contains less Sodium -43.2%
Contains more Zinc +111.8%
Contains more Manganese +196.3%
Contains more Selenium +44.9%
Equal in Potassium - 260
Chicken thigh
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 55% 19% 86% 23% 13% 77% 30% 4% 112%
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 +18.2%
Contains more Magnesium +18.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +30.9%
Contains more Copper +12.5%
Contains more Iron +53.4%
Contains less Sodium -43.2%
Contains more Zinc +111.8%
Contains more Manganese +196.3%
Contains more Selenium +44.9%
Equal in Potassium - 260

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.
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh
5
:
5
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak
Contains more Vitamin A +180%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +23.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +45.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +139.7%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +536.4%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.2
Chicken thigh
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 0% 6% 0% 22% 59% 134% 78% 88% 7% 42% 0%
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 A +180%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +23.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +45.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +139.7%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +536.4%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.2

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh
4
:
1
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak
Contains more Protein +19%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +10200%
Contains more Fats +111.7%
Equal in Water - 54.49
Chicken thigh
28% 10% 59%
Protein: 28.18 g
Fats: 10.3 g
Carbs: 1.18 g
Water: 59.31 g
Other: 1.03 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 +19%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +10200%
Contains more Fats +111.7%
Equal in Water - 54.49

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh
2
:
1
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +136.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +175.4%
Chicken thigh
31% 42% 27%
Saturated Fat: 2.78 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.43 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 -71.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +136.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +175.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken thigh Rib eye steak Opinion
Net carbs 1.18g 0g Chicken thigh
Protein 28.18g 23.69g Chicken thigh
Fats 10.3g 21.81g Rib eye steak
Carbs 1.18g 0g Chicken thigh
Calories 218kcal 291kcal Rib eye steak
Calcium 13mg 11mg Chicken thigh
Iron 1.46mg 2.24mg Rib eye steak
Magnesium 26mg 22mg Chicken thigh
Phosphorus 199mg 152mg Chicken thigh
Potassium 259mg 260mg Rib eye steak
Sodium 95mg 54mg Rib eye steak
Zinc 2.79mg 5.91mg Rib eye steak
Copper 0.09mg 0.08mg Chicken thigh
Manganese 0.027mg 0.08mg Rib eye steak
Selenium 20.5µg 29.7µg Rib eye steak
Vitamin A 70IU 25IU Chicken thigh
Vitamin A RAE 8µg Rib eye steak
Vitamin E 0.1mg Rib eye steak
Vitamin D 8IU 7IU Chicken thigh
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0.2µg
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.071mg Chicken thigh
Vitamin B2 0.255mg 0.287mg Rib eye steak
Vitamin B3 7.12mg 4.908mg Chicken thigh
Vitamin B5 1.285mg 0.536mg Chicken thigh
Vitamin B6 0.38mg 0.477mg Rib eye steak
Folate 9µg 6µg Chicken thigh
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 2.1µg Rib eye steak
Vitamin K 1.6µg Rib eye steak
Tryptophan 0.329mg 0.265mg Chicken thigh
Threonine 1.188mg 1.116mg Chicken thigh
Isoleucine 1.486mg 1.103mg Chicken thigh
Leucine 2.115mg 2.041mg Chicken thigh
Lysine 2.384mg 2.269mg Chicken thigh
Methionine 0.778mg 0.641mg Chicken thigh
Phenylalanine 1.121mg 0.95mg Chicken thigh
Valine 1.397mg 1.184mg Chicken thigh
Histidine 0.874mg 0.888mg Rib eye steak
Cholesterol 102mg 80mg Rib eye steak
Trans Fat 1.478g Chicken thigh
Saturated Fat 2.78g 9.684g Chicken thigh
Omega-3 - DHA 0.05g 0.001g Chicken thigh
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0.001g Chicken thigh
Omega-3 - DPA 0.03g 0.014g Chicken thigh
Monounsaturated Fat 3.82g 10.519g Rib eye steak
Polyunsaturated fat 2.43g 1.027g Chicken thigh
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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chicken thigh Rib eye steak
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
36%
Chicken thigh
50%
Rib eye steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Chicken thigh
56%
Rib eye steak

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak contains less Sodium (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.904g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Chicken thigh - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172387/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.