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Rib eye steak vs. Brisket — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Rib eye steak and Brisket

  • Rib eye steak has more Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Monounsaturated Fat, however, Brisket is higher in Choline, and Zinc.
  • Rib eye steak covers your daily need of Vitamin B6 15% more than Brisket.
  • Rib eye steak has 2 times more Vitamin B2 than Brisket. While Rib eye steak has 0.287mg of Vitamin B2, Brisket has only 0.171mg.
  • Brisket 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, brisket, flat half, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, braised.

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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 more Magnesium +15.8%
Contains more Potassium +12.1%
Contains more Manganese +700%
Contains more Calcium +45.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.1%
Contains less Sodium -11.1%
Contains more Zinc +13.2%
Contains more Copper +25%
Equal in Iron - 2.43
Equal in Selenium - 27.1
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 5% 92% 14% 75% 21% 7% 183% 34% 2% 148%
Contains more Magnesium +15.8%
Contains more Potassium +12.1%
Contains more Manganese +700%
Contains more Calcium +45.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.1%
Contains less Sodium -11.1%
Contains more Zinc +13.2%
Contains more Copper +25%
Equal in Iron - 2.43
Equal in Selenium - 27.1

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 B1 +20.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +67.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +69.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +410%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin K +12.5%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.568
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.12
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% 11% 0% 0% 15% 40% 77% 35% 66% 7% 265% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +20.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +67.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +69.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +410%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin K +12.5%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.568
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.12

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +18.4%
Contains more Protein +21.7%
Contains more Other +2700%
Equal in Water - 52.48
24% 22% 54%
Protein: 23.69 g
Fats: 21.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 54.49 g
Other: 0.01 g
29% 18% 52%
Protein: 28.82 g
Fats: 18.42 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 52.48 g
Other: 0.28 g
Contains more Fats +18.4%
Contains more Protein +21.7%
Contains more Other +2700%
Equal in Water - 52.48

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +32.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +50.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -24.6%
46% 50% 5%
Saturated Fat: 9.684 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.519 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.027 g
46% 50% 4%
Saturated Fat: 7.305 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.934 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.681 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +32.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +50.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -24.6%

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 Brisket
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rib eye steak Brisket Opinion
Protein 23.69g 28.82g Brisket
Fats 21.81g 18.42g Rib eye steak
Calories 291kcal 289kcal Rib eye steak
Calcium 11mg 16mg Brisket
Iron 2.24mg 2.43mg Brisket
Magnesium 22mg 19mg Rib eye steak
Phosphorus 152mg 175mg Brisket
Potassium 260mg 232mg Rib eye steak
Sodium 54mg 48mg Brisket
Zinc 5.91mg 6.69mg Brisket
Copper 0.08mg 0.1mg Brisket
Manganese 0.08mg 0.01mg Rib eye steak
Selenium 29.7µg 27.1µg Rib eye steak
Vitamin A 25IU 0IU Rib eye steak
Vitamin A RAE 8µg 0µg Rib eye steak
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.51mg Brisket
Vitamin D 7IU Rib eye steak
Vitamin D 0.2µg Rib eye steak
Vitamin B1 0.071mg 0.059mg Rib eye steak
Vitamin B2 0.287mg 0.171mg Rib eye steak
Vitamin B3 4.908mg 4.087mg Rib eye steak
Vitamin B5 0.536mg 0.568mg Brisket
Vitamin B6 0.477mg 0.282mg Rib eye steak
Folate 6µg 9µg Brisket
Vitamin B12 2.1µg 2.12µg Brisket
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1.8µg Brisket
Tryptophan 0.265mg 0.181mg Rib eye steak
Threonine 1.116mg 1.101mg Rib eye steak
Isoleucine 1.103mg 1.253mg Brisket
Leucine 2.041mg 2.192mg Brisket
Lysine 2.269mg 2.328mg Brisket
Methionine 0.641mg 0.717mg Brisket
Phenylalanine 0.95mg 1.088mg Brisket
Valine 1.184mg 1.367mg Brisket
Histidine 0.888mg 0.879mg Rib eye steak
Cholesterol 80mg 106mg Rib eye steak
Trans Fat 1.478g Brisket
Saturated Fat 9.684g 7.305g Brisket
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Rib eye steak
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Rib eye steak
Omega-3 - DPA 0.014g 0g Rib eye steak
Monounsaturated Fat 10.519g 7.934g Rib eye steak
Polyunsaturated fat 1.027g 0.681g 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
Rib eye steak Brisket
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
43%
Brisket
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Rib eye steak
58%
Brisket

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brisket
Brisket contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brisket
Brisket is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.379g)
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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)
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. Rib eye steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173392/nutrients
  2. Brisket - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169488/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.