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Rib eye steak vs. Roast beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Rib eye steak and Roast beef

  • Rib eye steak has more Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin B2, and Polyunsaturated fat, however, Roast beef is richer in Phosphorus, and Potassium.
  • Rib eye steak covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 42% more than Roast beef.
  • Roast beef has 4 times less Polyunsaturated fat than Rib eye steak. Rib eye steak has 1.027g of Polyunsaturated fat, while Roast beef has 0.27g.
  • Roast beef contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip-on, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled and Roast beef, deli style, prepackaged, sliced.

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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 Calcium +120%
Contains less Sodium -93.7%
Contains more Zinc +84.7%
Contains more Manganese +433.3%
Contains more Selenium +102%
Contains more Phosphorus +59.2%
Contains more Potassium +148.8%
Equal in Iron - 2.05
Equal in Magnesium - 20
Equal in Copper - 0.086
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 2% 77% 15% 104% 58% 112% 88% 29% 2% 81%
Contains more Calcium +120%
Contains less Sodium -93.7%
Contains more Zinc +84.7%
Contains more Manganese +433.3%
Contains more Selenium +102%
Contains more Phosphorus +59.2%
Contains more Potassium +148.8%
Equal in Iron - 2.05
Equal in Magnesium - 20
Equal in Copper - 0.086

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 +127.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +65.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +34.7%
Contains more Folate +20%
Contains more Vitamin E +390%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13.7%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.566
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.46
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.04
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.6
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 1% 10% 0% 0% 11% 50% 105% 34% 107% 4% 256% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +127.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +65.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +34.7%
Contains more Folate +20%
Contains more Vitamin E +390%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13.7%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.566
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.46
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.04
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.6

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +27.2%
Contains more Fats +491.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +35.3%
Contains more Other +33200%
24% 22% 54%
Protein: 23.69 g
Fats: 21.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 54.49 g
Other: 0.01 g
19% 4% 74% 3%
Protein: 18.62 g
Fats: 3.69 g
Carbs: 0.64 g
Water: 73.72 g
Other: 3.33 g
Contains more Protein +27.2%
Contains more Fats +491.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +35.3%
Contains more Other +33200%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +591.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +280.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.4%
46% 50% 5%
Saturated Fat: 9.684 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.519 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.027 g
42% 49% 9%
Saturated Fat: 1.318 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.27 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +591.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +280.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rib eye steak Roast beef Opinion
Net carbs 0g 0.64g Roast beef
Protein 23.69g 18.62g Rib eye steak
Fats 21.81g 3.69g Rib eye steak
Carbs 0g 0.64g Roast beef
Calories 291kcal 115kcal Rib eye steak
Sugar 0g 0.29g Rib eye steak
Calcium 11mg 5mg Rib eye steak
Iron 2.24mg 2.05mg Rib eye steak
Magnesium 22mg 20mg Rib eye steak
Phosphorus 152mg 242mg Roast beef
Potassium 260mg 647mg Roast beef
Sodium 54mg 853mg Rib eye steak
Zinc 5.91mg 3.2mg Rib eye steak
Copper 0.08mg 0.086mg Roast beef
Manganese 0.08mg 0.015mg Rib eye steak
Selenium 29.7µg 14.7µg Rib eye steak
Vitamin A 25IU 11IU Rib eye steak
Vitamin A RAE 8µg 3µg Rib eye steak
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.49mg Roast beef
Vitamin D 7IU 1IU Rib eye steak
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Rib eye steak
Vitamin B1 0.071mg 0.043mg Rib eye steak
Vitamin B2 0.287mg 0.213mg Rib eye steak
Vitamin B3 4.908mg 5.581mg Roast beef
Vitamin B5 0.536mg 0.566mg Roast beef
Vitamin B6 0.477mg 0.46mg Rib eye steak
Folate 6µg 5µg Rib eye steak
Vitamin B12 2.1µg 2.04µg Rib eye steak
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1.6µg
Tryptophan 0.265mg Rib eye steak
Threonine 1.116mg Rib eye steak
Isoleucine 1.103mg Rib eye steak
Leucine 2.041mg Rib eye steak
Lysine 2.269mg Rib eye steak
Methionine 0.641mg Rib eye steak
Phenylalanine 0.95mg Rib eye steak
Valine 1.184mg Rib eye steak
Histidine 0.888mg Rib eye steak
Cholesterol 80mg 51mg Roast beef
Trans Fat 1.478g 0.148g Roast beef
Saturated Fat 9.684g 1.318g Roast beef
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.001g
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.007g Roast beef
Omega-3 - DPA 0.014g 0.012g Rib eye steak
Monounsaturated Fat 10.519g 1.521g Rib eye steak
Polyunsaturated fat 1.027g 0.27g Rib eye steak
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0.002g Rib eye steak
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.7g 0.14g Rib eye steak
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Roast beef
Omega-3 - ALA 0.038g 0.017g Rib eye steak
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g 0.011g Rib eye steak

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Rib eye steak Roast beef
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
48%
Roast beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Rib eye steak
56%
Roast beef

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roast beef
Roast beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Roast beef
Roast beef is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.366g)
Which food is cheaper?
Roast beef
Roast beef is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.29g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak contains less Sodium (difference - 799mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Roast beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174570/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.