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Lamb loin vs. Rib eye steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Lamb loin and Rib eye steak

  • Lamb loin has more Vitamin B3, Choline, and Polyunsaturated fat, however, Rib eye steak has more Vitamin B6, Zinc, Selenium, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Rib eye steak's daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 28% more.
  • Lamb loin has 2 times more Polyunsaturated fat than Rib eye steak. Lamb loin has 1.87g of Polyunsaturated fat, while Rib eye steak has 1.027g.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Lamb, domestic, loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted 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.
Lamb loin
Lamb loin
4
:
6
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak
Contains more Calcium +63.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.4%
Contains more Copper +48.8%
Contains less Sodium -15.6%
Contains more Zinc +73.3%
Contains more Manganese +300%
Contains more Selenium +20.7%
Equal in Iron - 2.24
Equal in Magnesium - 22
Equal in Potassium - 260
Lamb loin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 80% 17% 78% 22% 9% 93% 40% 3% 135%
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 +63.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.4%
Contains more Copper +48.8%
Contains less Sodium -15.6%
Contains more Zinc +73.3%
Contains more Manganese +300%
Contains more Selenium +20.7%
Equal in Iron - 2.24
Equal in Magnesium - 22
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.
Lamb loin
Lamb loin
7
:
4
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak
Contains more Vitamin B1 +40.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +44.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +21.3%
Contains more Folate +216.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +193.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +19.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +333.6%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.1
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.1
Lamb loin
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 3% 0% 25% 56% 134% 39% 26% 15% 277% 12%
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 B1 +40.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +44.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +21.3%
Contains more Folate +216.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +193.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +19.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +333.6%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.1
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb loin
Lamb loin
2
:
2
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak
Contains more Other +13500%
Equal in Protein - 23.69
Equal in Fats - 21.81
Equal in Water - 54.49
Lamb loin
23% 24% 53%
Protein: 22.55 g
Fats: 23.59 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 52.5 g
Other: 1.36 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 Other +13500%
Equal in Protein - 23.69
Equal in Fats - 21.81
Equal in Water - 54.49

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb loin
Lamb loin
1
:
2
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +82.1%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 9.684
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 10.519
Lamb loin
47% 44% 9%
Saturated Fat: 10.24 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.68 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.87 g
Rib eye steak
46% 50% 5%
Saturated Fat: 9.684 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.519 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.027 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +82.1%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 9.684
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 10.519

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb loin Rib eye steak Opinion
Protein 22.55g 23.69g Rib eye steak
Fats 23.59g 21.81g Lamb loin
Calories 309kcal 291kcal Lamb loin
Calcium 18mg 11mg Lamb loin
Iron 2.12mg 2.24mg Rib eye steak
Magnesium 23mg 22mg Lamb loin
Phosphorus 180mg 152mg Lamb loin
Potassium 246mg 260mg Rib eye steak
Sodium 64mg 54mg Rib eye steak
Zinc 3.41mg 5.91mg Rib eye steak
Copper 0.119mg 0.08mg Lamb loin
Manganese 0.02mg 0.08mg Rib eye steak
Selenium 24.6µg 29.7µg Rib eye steak
Vitamin A 0IU 25IU Rib eye steak
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 8µg Rib eye steak
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.1mg Lamb loin
Vitamin D 2IU 7IU Rib eye steak
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.2µg Rib eye steak
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.071mg Lamb loin
Vitamin B2 0.24mg 0.287mg Rib eye steak
Vitamin B3 7.1mg 4.908mg Lamb loin
Vitamin B5 0.65mg 0.536mg Lamb loin
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.477mg Rib eye steak
Folate 19µg 6µg Lamb loin
Vitamin B12 2.21µg 2.1µg Lamb loin
Vitamin K 4.7µg 1.6µg Lamb loin
Tryptophan 0.264mg 0.265mg Rib eye steak
Threonine 0.965mg 1.116mg Rib eye steak
Isoleucine 1.088mg 1.103mg Rib eye steak
Leucine 1.754mg 2.041mg Rib eye steak
Lysine 1.991mg 2.269mg Rib eye steak
Methionine 0.579mg 0.641mg Rib eye steak
Phenylalanine 0.918mg 0.95mg Rib eye steak
Valine 1.217mg 1.184mg Lamb loin
Histidine 0.714mg 0.888mg Rib eye steak
Cholesterol 95mg 80mg Rib eye steak
Trans Fat 1.478g Lamb loin
Saturated Fat 10.24g 9.684g Rib eye steak
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 9.68g 10.519g Rib eye steak
Polyunsaturated fat 1.87g 1.027g Lamb loin
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
Lamb loin 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
49%
Lamb loin
50%
Rib eye steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Lamb loin
56%
Rib eye steak

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.556g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb loin
Lamb loin is cheaper (difference - $2)
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 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. Lamb loin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172490/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.