Beef ribs vs. Chuck steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between beef ribs and chuck steak?
- Beef ribs are richer in monounsaturated fat, yet chuck steak is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, and vitamin B3.
- Chuck steak's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 29% higher.
We used Beef, rib, large end (ribs 6-9), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, choice, cooked, roasted and Beef, chuck eye steak, boneless, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled types in this comparison.
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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 CopperCopper | +14.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -9.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +60% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +12.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +50.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +12.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +29.7% |
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.
| Contains more FolateFolate | +16.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +28.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +103.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +62.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +30% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
22.8 g
Fats:
30.49 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
46.1 g
Other:
0.61 g
Protein:
24.98 g
Fats:
19.64 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
55.22 g
Other:
0.16 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +55.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +281.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +19.8% |
~equal in
Protein
~24.98g
~equal in
Carbs
~0g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
12.29 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
13.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.05 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
8.66 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.457 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.81 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +37.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +29.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -29.5% |
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 price |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.33µg | 3.03µg | 29% |
| Zinc | 5.76mg | 8.68mg | 27% |
| Fats | 30.49g | 19.64g | 17% |
| Saturated fat | 12.29g | 8.66g | 17% |
| Choline | 79mg | 14% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.23mg | 0.373mg | 11% |
| Selenium | 21.2µg | 27.5µg | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 13.04g | 9.457g | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.37mg | 0.752mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.64mg | 4.663mg | 6% |
| Calories | 372kcal | 277kcal | 5% |
| Protein | 22.8g | 24.98g | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 172mg | 193mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2.33mg | 2.45mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.05g | 0.81g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 85mg | 87mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 10mg | 16mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 290mg | 325mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 5IU | 1% | |
| Copper | 0.088mg | 0.077mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 22mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 64mg | 71mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.013mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.07mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.19mg | 0.191mg | 0% |
| Folate | 7µg | 6µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 1.287g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.255mg | 0.281mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.996mg | 1.099mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.025mg | 1.062mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.802mg | 2.009mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.897mg | 2.184mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.584mg | 0.709mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.89mg | 0.951mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.109mg | 1.129mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.781mg | 0.809mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.041g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.619g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| 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
39%
55%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
65%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chuck steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chuck steak is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.63g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chuck steak is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef ribs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef ribs is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef ribs is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)