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

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What are the differences between Pork loin and Rib eye steak?

  • Pork loin is higher in Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, and Selenium, yet Rib eye steak is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Iron.
  • Pork loin's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 69% more.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Pork loin is lower.

We used Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, raw and Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip-on, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled types 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.
Pork loin
Pork loin
5
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5
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak
Contains more Calcium +63.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +29.6%
Contains more Potassium +36.9%
Contains more Selenium +11.8%
Contains more Iron +183.5%
Contains more Zinc +239.7%
Contains more Copper +42.9%
Contains more Manganese +627.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 22
Equal in Sodium - 54
Pork loin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 30% 15% 85% 32% 7% 48% 19% 2% 182%
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 +29.6%
Contains more Potassium +36.9%
Contains more Selenium +11.8%
Contains more Iron +183.5%
Contains more Zinc +239.7%
Contains more Copper +42.9%
Contains more Manganese +627.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 22
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.
Pork loin
Pork loin
5
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7
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak
Contains more Vitamin E +110%
Contains more Vitamin D +150%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1169%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +34.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +257.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15.7%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +296.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.908
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.477
Pork loin
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 15% 2% 226% 58% 86% 44% 109% 1% 67% 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 E +110%
Contains more Vitamin D +150%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1169%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +34.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +257.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15.7%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +296.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.908
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.477

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork loin
Pork loin
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2
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak
Contains more Water +22.8%
Contains more Other +7500%
Contains more Protein +20%
Contains more Fats +73.4%
Pork loin
20% 13% 67%
Protein: 19.74 g
Fats: 12.58 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.92 g
Other: 0.76 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 Water +22.8%
Contains more Other +7500%
Contains more Protein +20%
Contains more Fats +73.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork loin
Pork loin
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1
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak
Contains less Saturated Fat -55%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +30.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +87.5%
Pork loin
39% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: 4.36 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.34 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 -55%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +30.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +87.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pork 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 Pork loin Rib eye steak Opinion
Protein 19.74g 23.69g Rib eye steak
Fats 12.58g 21.81g Rib eye steak
Calories 198kcal 291kcal Rib eye steak
Calcium 18mg 11mg Pork loin
Iron 0.79mg 2.24mg Rib eye steak
Magnesium 21mg 22mg Rib eye steak
Phosphorus 197mg 152mg Pork loin
Potassium 356mg 260mg Pork loin
Sodium 50mg 54mg Pork loin
Zinc 1.74mg 5.91mg Rib eye steak
Copper 0.056mg 0.08mg Rib eye steak
Manganese 0.011mg 0.08mg Rib eye steak
Selenium 33.2µg 29.7µg Pork loin
Vitamin A 7IU 25IU Rib eye steak
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 8µg Rib eye steak
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.1mg Pork loin
Vitamin D 21IU 7IU Pork loin
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0.2µg Pork loin
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0mg Pork loin
Vitamin B1 0.901mg 0.071mg Pork loin
Vitamin B2 0.248mg 0.287mg Rib eye steak
Vitamin B3 4.58mg 4.908mg Rib eye steak
Vitamin B5 0.723mg 0.536mg Pork loin
Vitamin B6 0.472mg 0.477mg Rib eye steak
Folate 1µg 6µg Rib eye steak
Vitamin B12 0.53µg 2.1µg Rib eye steak
Vitamin K 0µg 1.6µg Rib eye steak
Tryptophan 0.244mg 0.265mg Rib eye steak
Threonine 0.891mg 1.116mg Rib eye steak
Isoleucine 0.91mg 1.103mg Rib eye steak
Leucine 1.572mg 2.041mg Rib eye steak
Lysine 1.766mg 2.269mg Rib eye steak
Methionine 0.514mg 0.641mg Rib eye steak
Phenylalanine 0.785mg 0.95mg Rib eye steak
Valine 1.064mg 1.184mg Rib eye steak
Histidine 0.77mg 0.888mg Rib eye steak
Cholesterol 63mg 80mg Pork loin
Trans Fat 1.478g Pork loin
Saturated Fat 4.36g 9.684g Pork loin
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 5.61g 10.519g Rib eye steak
Polyunsaturated fat 1.34g 1.027g Pork 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
Pork 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
51%
Pork loin
50%
Rib eye steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Pork loin
56%
Rib eye steak

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork loin
Pork loin contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork loin
Pork loin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork loin
Pork loin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.324g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork loin
Pork 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. Pork loin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167818/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.