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Beef ribs vs. Rib eye steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Beef ribs and Rib eye steak

  • Beef ribs have more Vitamin B12, and Monounsaturated Fat, however, Rib eye steak is higher in Vitamin B6, Selenium, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2.
  • Rib eye steak covers your daily need of Vitamin B6 19% more than Beef ribs.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beef, rib, large end (ribs 6-9), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, choice, cooked, roasted and Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip-on, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled.

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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% 3.3% 23% 84% 27% 161% 65% 7% 10% 162%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +11.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +13.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -15.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +515.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +40.1%
~equal in Magnesium ~22mg
~equal in Calcium ~11mg
~equal in Iron ~2.24mg
~equal in Copper ~0.08mg
~equal in Zinc ~5.91mg

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% 6% 18% 66% 92% 32% 110% 263% 4% 4.5% 27%
Contains more FolateFolate +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +51.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +34.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +44.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +107.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.071mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~2.1µg

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
24% 22% 54%
Protein: 23.69 g
Fats: 21.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 54.49 g
Other: 0.01 g
Contains more FatsFats +39.8%
Contains more OtherOther +6000%
Contains more WaterWater +18.2%
~equal in Protein ~23.69g
~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% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 9.684 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 10.519 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.027 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +24%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -21.2%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~1.027g

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 Rib eye steak
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef ribs Rib eye steak Opinion
Calories 372kcal 291kcal Beef ribs
Protein 22.8g 23.69g Rib eye steak
Fats 30.49g 21.81g Beef ribs
Cholesterol 85mg 80mg Rib eye steak
Vitamin D 7IU Rib eye steak
Magnesium 20mg 22mg Rib eye steak
Calcium 10mg 11mg Rib eye steak
Potassium 290mg 260mg Beef ribs
Iron 2.33mg 2.24mg Beef ribs
Copper 0.088mg 0.08mg Beef ribs
Zinc 5.76mg 5.91mg Rib eye steak
Phosphorus 172mg 152mg Beef ribs
Sodium 64mg 54mg Rib eye steak
Vitamin A 0IU 25IU Rib eye steak
Vitamin A 0µg 8µg Rib eye steak
Vitamin E 0.1mg Rib eye steak
Vitamin D 0.2µg Rib eye steak
Manganese 0.013mg 0.08mg Rib eye steak
Selenium 21.2µg 29.7µg Rib eye steak
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.071mg Rib eye steak
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.287mg Rib eye steak
Vitamin B3 3.64mg 4.908mg Rib eye steak
Vitamin B5 0.37mg 0.536mg Rib eye steak
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.477mg Rib eye steak
Vitamin B12 2.33µg 2.1µg Beef ribs
Vitamin K 1.6µg Rib eye steak
Folate 7µg 6µg Beef ribs
Trans Fat 1.478g Beef ribs
Choline 48.8mg Rib eye steak
Saturated Fat 12.29g 9.684g Rib eye steak
Monounsaturated Fat 13.04g 10.519g Beef ribs
Polyunsaturated fat 1.05g 1.027g Beef ribs
Tryptophan 0.255mg 0.265mg Rib eye steak
Threonine 0.996mg 1.116mg Rib eye steak
Isoleucine 1.025mg 1.103mg Rib eye steak
Leucine 1.802mg 2.041mg Rib eye steak
Lysine 1.897mg 2.269mg Rib eye steak
Methionine 0.584mg 0.641mg Rib eye steak
Phenylalanine 0.89mg 0.95mg Rib eye steak
Valine 1.109mg 1.184mg Rib eye steak
Histidine 0.781mg 0.888mg Rib eye steak
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Rib eye steak
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Rib eye steak
Omega-3 - ALA 0.038g Rib eye steak
Omega-3 - DPA 0.014g Rib eye steak
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g Rib eye steak
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Rib eye steak
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.7g Rib eye steak

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef ribs Rib eye 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
48%
Rib eye steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Beef ribs
56%
Rib eye steak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.606g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
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)
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. Beef ribs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170619/nutrients
  2. Rib eye steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173392/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.