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

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The main differences between Rib eye steak and Chicken thigh

  • Rib eye steak is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, Iron, and Vitamin B6, yet Chicken thigh is richer in Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Rib eye steak is 74% higher.
  • Rib eye steak contains 3 times more Saturated Fat than Chicken thigh. Rib eye steak contains 9.684g of Saturated Fat, while Chicken thigh contains 2.78g.

Food types used in this article are Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip-on, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled and Chicken, broilers or fryers, thigh, meat only, cooked, fried.

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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 Iron +53.4%
Contains less Sodium -43.2%
Contains more Zinc +111.8%
Contains more Manganese +196.3%
Contains more Selenium +44.9%
Contains more Calcium +18.2%
Contains more Magnesium +18.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +30.9%
Contains more Copper +12.5%
Equal in Potassium - 259
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 4% 55% 19% 86% 23% 13% 77% 30% 4% 112%
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%
Contains more Calcium +18.2%
Contains more Magnesium +18.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +30.9%
Contains more Copper +12.5%
Equal in Potassium - 259

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 B2 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +536.4%
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%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.2
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 5% 0% 6% 0% 22% 59% 134% 78% 88% 7% 42% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +536.4%
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%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.2

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +111.7%
Contains more Protein +19%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +10200%
Equal in Water - 59.31
24% 22% 54%
Protein: 23.69 g
Fats: 21.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 54.49 g
Other: 0.01 g
28% 10% 59%
Protein: 28.18 g
Fats: 10.3 g
Carbs: 1.18 g
Water: 59.31 g
Other: 1.03 g
Contains more Fats +111.7%
Contains more Protein +19%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +10200%
Equal in Water - 59.31

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +175.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +136.6%
46% 50% 5%
Saturated Fat: 9.684 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.519 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.027 g
31% 42% 27%
Saturated Fat: 2.78 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.43 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +175.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +136.6%

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

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. Rib eye steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173392/nutrients
  2. Chicken thigh - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172387/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.