Beef sirloin vs. Rib eye steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between beef sirloin and rib eye steak
- Beef sirloin has more vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B6, phosphorus, and choline; however, rib eye steak is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, and monounsaturated fat.
- Rib eye steak covers your daily need for saturated fat, 39% more than beef sirloin.
- Beef sirloin has 2 times more choline than rib eye steak. While beef sirloin has 117.3mg of choline, rib eye steak has only 48.8mg.
- Beef sirloin has less saturated fat.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beef, top sirloin, steak, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, broiled 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +22.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +100% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +57.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +66.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +31% |
| Contains more IronIron | +16.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -18.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +627.3% |
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 Vitamin EVitamin E | +290% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +23.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +83.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +13.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +42.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +66.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +140.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +76.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +42.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +14.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
30.8 g
Fats:
5.03 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
63.58 g
Other:
0.59 g
Protein:
23.69 g
Fats:
21.81 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
54.49 g
Other:
0.01 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +30% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +16.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +5800% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +333.6% |
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Carbs
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.915 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.185 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
9.684 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
10.519 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.027 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -80.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +424.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +455.1% |
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 1.915g | 9.684g | 35% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.47µg | 2.1µg | 26% |
| Fats | 5.03g | 21.81g | 26% |
| Vitamin B3 | 9.001mg | 4.908mg | 26% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.006g | 10.519g | 21% |
| Selenium | 38.9µg | 29.7µg | 17% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.681mg | 0.477mg | 16% |
| Protein | 30.8g | 23.69g | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 253mg | 152mg | 14% |
| Choline | 117.3mg | 48.8mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.163mg | 0.287mg | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.185g | 1.027g | 6% |
| Calories | 177kcal | 291kcal | 6% |
| Potassium | 410mg | 260mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1.92mg | 2.24mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.08mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 5.7mg | 5.91mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.39mg | 0.1mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 8µg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 22mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 66mg | 54mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.088mg | 0.071mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.085mg | 0.08mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.607mg | 0.536mg | 1% |
| Folate | 10µg | 6µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 7IU | 1% | |
| Calcium | 22mg | 11mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 81mg | 80mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 1.4µg | 1.6µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 1.478g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.202mg | 0.265mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.23mg | 1.116mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.401mg | 1.103mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.45mg | 2.041mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.603mg | 2.269mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.802mg | 0.641mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.217mg | 0.95mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.528mg | 1.184mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.983mg | 0.888mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.038g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.014g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.024g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.7g | 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
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48%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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56%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rib eye steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rib eye steak contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beef sirloin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.769g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef sirloin is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef sirloin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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.