Rib eye steak vs. Ground beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Rib eye steak and Ground beef
- Rib eye steak has more Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat, however, Ground beef has more Vitamin B12.
- Rib eye steak's daily need coverage for Selenium is 19% more.
- Rib eye steak has 3 times more Polyunsaturated fat than Ground beef. Rib eye steak has 1.027g of Polyunsaturated fat, while Ground beef has 0.408g.
- Ground beef is lower in Saturated Fat.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip-on, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled and Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked.
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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.
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Magnesium
+29.4%
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Sodium
-26%
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Manganese
+788.9%
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Selenium
+55.5%
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Calcium
+200%
Equal in Iron - 2.27
Equal in Phosphorus - 166
Equal in Potassium - 241
Equal in Zinc - 5.84
Equal in Copper - 0.079
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Magnesium
+29.4%
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Sodium
-26%
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Manganese
+788.9%
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Selenium
+55.5%
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Calcium
+200%
Equal in Iron - 2.27
Equal in Phosphorus - 166
Equal in Potassium - 241
Equal in Zinc - 5.84
Equal in Copper - 0.079
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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Vitamin A
+177.8%
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Vitamin D
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+39.2%
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Vitamin B2
+67.8%
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Vitamin B3
+21.9%
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Vitamin B6
+53.4%
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Vitamin E
+20%
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Folate
+16.7%
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Vitamin B12
+18.6%
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Vitamin K
+81.3%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.512
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Vitamin A
+177.8%
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Vitamin D
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+39.2%
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Vitamin B2
+67.8%
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Vitamin B3
+21.9%
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Vitamin B6
+53.4%
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Vitamin E
+20%
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Folate
+16.7%
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Vitamin B12
+18.6%
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Vitamin K
+81.3%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.512
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+41.9%
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Other
+23800%
Equal in Protein - 23.87
Equal in Water - 58.37
Protein:
23.69 g
Fats:
21.81 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
54.49 g
Other:
0.01 g
Protein:
23.87 g
Fats:
15.37 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
58.37 g
Other:
2.39 g
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Fats
+41.9%
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+23800%
Equal in Protein - 23.87
Equal in Water - 58.37
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+43.7%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+151.7%
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Saturated Fat
-37.3%
Saturated Fat:
9.684 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
10.519 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.027 g
Saturated Fat:
6.073 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.408 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+43.7%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+151.7%
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Saturated Fat
-37.3%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| 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
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| Protein | 23.69g | 23.87g |
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| Fats | 21.81g | 15.37g |
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| Calories | 291kcal | 241kcal |
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| Calcium | 11mg | 33mg |
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| Iron | 2.24mg | 2.27mg |
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| Magnesium | 22mg | 17mg |
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| Phosphorus | 152mg | 166mg |
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| Potassium | 260mg | 241mg |
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| Sodium | 54mg | 73mg |
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| Zinc | 5.91mg | 5.84mg |
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| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.079mg |
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| Manganese | 0.08mg | 0.009mg |
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| Selenium | 29.7µg | 19.1µg |
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| Vitamin A | 25IU | 9IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 8µg | 3µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 0.12mg |
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| Vitamin D | 7IU | 2IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.071mg | 0.051mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.287mg | 0.171mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.908mg | 4.026mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.536mg | 0.512mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.477mg | 0.311mg |
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| Folate | 6µg | 7µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.1µg | 2.49µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 2.9µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.265mg | 0.121mg |
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| Threonine | 1.116mg | 0.923mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.103mg | 1.055mg |
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| Leucine | 2.041mg | 1.861mg |
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| Lysine | 2.269mg | 1.976mg |
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| Methionine | 0.641mg | 0.614mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.95mg | 0.931mg |
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| Valine | 1.184mg | 1.172mg |
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| Histidine | 0.888mg | 0.775mg |
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| Cholesterol | 80mg | 88mg |
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| Trans Fat | 1.478g | 1.173g |
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| Saturated Fat | 9.684g | 6.073g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.014g | 0g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 10.519g | 7.322g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.027g | 0.408g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.7g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.038g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.024g |
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
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| 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rib eye steak contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rib eye steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ground beef is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.611g)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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