Rib eye steak vs. Pork leg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Rib eye steak and Pork leg
- Rib eye steak is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, and Monounsaturated Fat, yet Pork leg is higher in Vitamin B1, and Phosphorus.
- Rib eye steak covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 61% more than Pork leg.
- Rib eye steak contains 3 times more Zinc than Pork leg. While Rib eye steak contains 5.91mg of Zinc, Pork leg contains only 1.93mg.
- The amount of Saturated Fat in Pork leg is lower.
Food varieties 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 Pork, fresh, leg (ham), whole, separable lean and fat, raw.
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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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Calcium
+120%
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Iron
+163.5%
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Zinc
+206.2%
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Copper
+23.1%
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Manganese
+247.8%
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Phosphorus
+30.9%
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Potassium
+21.2%
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Sodium
-13%
Equal in Magnesium - 20
Equal in Selenium - 29.4
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Calcium
+120%
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Iron
+163.5%
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Zinc
+206.2%
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Copper
+23.1%
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Manganese
+247.8%
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Phosphorus
+30.9%
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Potassium
+21.2%
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Sodium
-13%
Equal in Magnesium - 20
Equal in Selenium - 29.4
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
+257.1%
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Vitamin B2
+43.5%
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Vitamin B6
+19%
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Vitamin B12
+233.3%
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Vitamin D
+150%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+936.6%
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Vitamin B5
+27.8%
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Folate
+16.7%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.574
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Vitamin A
+257.1%
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Vitamin B2
+43.5%
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Vitamin B6
+19%
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Vitamin B12
+233.3%
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Vitamin D
+150%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+936.6%
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Vitamin B5
+27.8%
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Folate
+16.7%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.574
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+35.9%
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Fats
+15.6%
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Water
+14.6%
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+12200%
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23.69 g
Fats:
21.81 g
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0 g
Water:
54.49 g
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0.01 g
Protein:
17.43 g
Fats:
18.87 g
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0 g
Water:
62.47 g
Other:
1.23 g
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Protein
+35.9%
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Fats
+15.6%
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Water
+14.6%
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+12200%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+25.5%
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Saturated Fat
-32.5%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+95.7%
Saturated Fat:
9.684 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
10.519 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.027 g
Saturated Fat:
6.54 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
8.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
2.01 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+25.5%
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Saturated Fat
-32.5%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+95.7%
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 23.69g | 17.43g |
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| Fats | 21.81g | 18.87g |
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| Calories | 291kcal | 245kcal |
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| Calcium | 11mg | 5mg |
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| Iron | 2.24mg | 0.85mg |
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| Magnesium | 22mg | 20mg |
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| Phosphorus | 152mg | 199mg |
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| Potassium | 260mg | 315mg |
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| Sodium | 54mg | 47mg |
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| Zinc | 5.91mg | 1.93mg |
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| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.065mg |
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| Manganese | 0.08mg | 0.023mg |
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| Selenium | 29.7µg | 29.4µg |
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| Vitamin A | 25IU | 7IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 8µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.1mg |
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| Vitamin D | 7IU | 20IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 0.5µg |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.7mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.071mg | 0.736mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.287mg | 0.2mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.908mg | 4.574mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.536mg | 0.685mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.477mg | 0.401mg |
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| Folate | 6µg | 7µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.1µg | 0.63µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.6µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.265mg | 0.208mg |
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| Threonine | 1.116mg | 0.776mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.103mg | 0.787mg |
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| Leucine | 2.041mg | 1.376mg |
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| Lysine | 2.269mg | 1.55mg |
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| Methionine | 0.641mg | 0.444mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.95mg | 0.689mg |
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| Valine | 1.184mg | 0.931mg |
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| Histidine | 0.888mg | 0.659mg |
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| Cholesterol | 80mg | 73mg |
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| Trans Fat | 1.478g |
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| Saturated Fat | 9.684g | 6.54g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.014g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 10.519g | 8.38g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.027g | 2.01g |
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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-3 - ALA | 0.038g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.024g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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 is richer in minerals?
Rib eye steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork leg contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork leg is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.144g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork leg 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 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.