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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 3% 26% 87% 29% 157% 74% 8.3% 1.7% 116%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 4.8% 29% 92% 26% 237% 83% 9.3% 1.6% 150%
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%
~equal in Magnesium ~22mg
~equal in Iron ~2.45mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.012mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 18% 44% 68% 22% 53% 291% 0% 5.3% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 1.5% 2% 3% 17% 44% 87% 45% 86% 379% 4% 4.5% 43%
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%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.066mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.191mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 30% 46%
Protein: 22.8 g
Fats: 30.49 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 46.1 g
Other: 0.61 g
25% 20% 55%
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
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 12.29 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 13.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.05 g
46% 50% 4%
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.
Beef ribs Chuck steak
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef ribs Chuck steak Opinion
Calories 372kcal 277kcal Beef ribs
Protein 22.8g 24.98g Chuck steak
Fats 30.49g 19.64g Beef ribs
Cholesterol 85mg 87mg Beef ribs
Vitamin D 5IU Chuck steak
Magnesium 20mg 22mg Chuck steak
Calcium 10mg 16mg Chuck steak
Potassium 290mg 325mg Chuck steak
Iron 2.33mg 2.45mg Chuck steak
Copper 0.088mg 0.077mg Beef ribs
Zinc 5.76mg 8.68mg Chuck steak
Phosphorus 172mg 193mg Chuck steak
Sodium 64mg 71mg Beef ribs
Vitamin A 0IU 25IU Chuck steak
Vitamin A 0µg 7µg Chuck steak
Vitamin E 0.1mg Chuck steak
Vitamin D 0.1µg Chuck steak
Manganese 0.013mg 0.012mg Beef ribs
Selenium 21.2µg 27.5µg Chuck steak
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.066mg Beef ribs
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.191mg Chuck steak
Vitamin B3 3.64mg 4.663mg Chuck steak
Vitamin B5 0.37mg 0.752mg Chuck steak
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.373mg Chuck steak
Vitamin B12 2.33µg 3.03µg Chuck steak
Vitamin K 1.6µg Chuck steak
Folate 7µg 6µg Beef ribs
Trans Fat 1.287g Beef ribs
Choline 79mg Chuck steak
Saturated Fat 12.29g 8.66g Chuck steak
Monounsaturated Fat 13.04g 9.457g Beef ribs
Polyunsaturated fat 1.05g 0.81g Beef ribs
Tryptophan 0.255mg 0.281mg Chuck steak
Threonine 0.996mg 1.099mg Chuck steak
Isoleucine 1.025mg 1.062mg Chuck steak
Leucine 1.802mg 2.009mg Chuck steak
Lysine 1.897mg 2.184mg Chuck steak
Methionine 0.584mg 0.709mg Chuck steak
Phenylalanine 0.89mg 0.951mg Chuck steak
Valine 1.109mg 1.129mg Chuck steak
Histidine 0.781mg 0.809mg Chuck steak
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Chuck steak
Omega-3 - ALA 0.041g Chuck steak
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g Chuck steak
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Chuck steak
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.619g Chuck steak

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef ribs Chuck steak
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
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%
Beef ribs
55%
Chuck steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Beef ribs
65%
Chuck steak

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.63g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

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. Beef ribs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170619/nutrients
  2. Chuck steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171228/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.