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

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Summary of differences between Rib eye steak and Beef ribs

  • Rib eye steak has more Vitamin B6, Selenium, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2, however, Beef ribs are higher in Vitamin B12, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Rib eye steak covers your daily need of Vitamin B6 19% more than Beef ribs.
  • Rib eye steak has 2 times more Vitamin B2 than Beef ribs. While Rib eye steak has 0.287mg of Vitamin B2, Beef ribs have only 0.19mg.
  • Rib eye steak has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip-on, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled and Beef, rib, large end (ribs 6-9), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, choice, cooked, roasted.

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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 less Sodium -15.6%
Contains more Manganese +515.4%
Contains more Selenium +40.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.2%
Contains more Potassium +11.5%
Equal in Calcium - 10
Equal in Iron - 2.33
Equal in Magnesium - 20
Equal in Zinc - 5.76
Equal in Copper - 0.088
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 85% 16% 66% 23% 8% 162% 27% 11% 162%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 88% 15% 74% 26% 9% 158% 30% 2% 116%
Contains less Sodium -15.6%
Contains more Manganese +515.4%
Contains more Selenium +40.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.2%
Contains more Potassium +11.5%
Equal in Calcium - 10
Equal in Iron - 2.33
Equal in Magnesium - 20
Equal in Zinc - 5.76
Equal in Copper - 0.088

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +51.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +34.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +44.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +107.4%
Contains more Folate +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +11%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.07
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 18% 44% 69% 23% 54% 6% 292% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +51.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +34.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +44.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +107.4%
Contains more Folate +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +11%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.07

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +18.2%
Contains more Fats +39.8%
Contains more Other +6000%
Equal in Protein - 22.8
24% 22% 54%
Protein: 23.69 g
Fats: 21.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 54.49 g
Other: 0.01 g
23% 30% 46%
Protein: 22.8 g
Fats: 30.49 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 46.1 g
Other: 0.61 g
Contains more Water +18.2%
Contains more Fats +39.8%
Contains more Other +6000%
Equal in Protein - 22.8

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -21.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +24%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.05
46% 50% 5%
Saturated Fat: 9.684 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.519 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.027 g
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 12.29 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 13.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.05 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -21.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +24%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.05

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rib eye steak Beef ribs Opinion
Protein 23.69g 22.8g Rib eye steak
Fats 21.81g 30.49g Beef ribs
Calories 291kcal 372kcal Beef ribs
Calcium 11mg 10mg Rib eye steak
Iron 2.24mg 2.33mg Beef ribs
Magnesium 22mg 20mg Rib eye steak
Phosphorus 152mg 172mg Beef ribs
Potassium 260mg 290mg Beef ribs
Sodium 54mg 64mg Rib eye steak
Zinc 5.91mg 5.76mg Rib eye steak
Copper 0.08mg 0.088mg Beef ribs
Manganese 0.08mg 0.013mg Rib eye steak
Selenium 29.7µg 21.2µg Rib eye steak
Vitamin A 25IU 0IU Rib eye steak
Vitamin A RAE 8µg 0µg Rib eye steak
Vitamin E 0.1mg Rib eye steak
Vitamin D 7IU Rib eye steak
Vitamin D 0.2µg Rib eye steak
Vitamin B1 0.071mg 0.07mg Rib eye steak
Vitamin B2 0.287mg 0.19mg Rib eye steak
Vitamin B3 4.908mg 3.64mg Rib eye steak
Vitamin B5 0.536mg 0.37mg Rib eye steak
Vitamin B6 0.477mg 0.23mg Rib eye steak
Folate 6µg 7µg Beef ribs
Vitamin B12 2.1µg 2.33µg Beef ribs
Vitamin K 1.6µg Rib eye steak
Tryptophan 0.265mg 0.255mg Rib eye steak
Threonine 1.116mg 0.996mg Rib eye steak
Isoleucine 1.103mg 1.025mg Rib eye steak
Leucine 2.041mg 1.802mg Rib eye steak
Lysine 2.269mg 1.897mg Rib eye steak
Methionine 0.641mg 0.584mg Rib eye steak
Phenylalanine 0.95mg 0.89mg Rib eye steak
Valine 1.184mg 1.109mg Rib eye steak
Histidine 0.888mg 0.781mg Rib eye steak
Cholesterol 80mg 85mg Rib eye steak
Trans Fat 1.478g Beef ribs
Saturated Fat 9.684g 12.29g Rib eye steak
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Rib eye steak
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Rib eye steak
Omega-3 - DPA 0.014g Rib eye steak
Monounsaturated Fat 10.519g 13.04g Beef ribs
Polyunsaturated fat 1.027g 1.05g Beef ribs
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
Rib eye steak Beef ribs
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
50%
Rib eye steak
42%
Beef ribs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Rib eye steak
52%
Beef ribs

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 - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.606g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs 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.

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. Rib eye steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173392/nutrients
  2. Beef ribs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170619/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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