Beef tenderloin vs. Rib eye steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Beef tenderloin and Rib eye steak?
- Beef tenderloin is richer in Vitamin B12, Iron, Choline, and Phosphorus, while Rib eye steak is higher in Vitamin B6, Zinc, Selenium, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B5.
- Rib eye steak's daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 17% higher.
- Rib eye steak has 2 times less Choline than Beef tenderloin. Beef tenderloin has 91mg of Choline, while Rib eye steak has 48.8mg.
We used Beef, tenderloin, roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, roasted and Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip-on, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" 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.
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Iron
+38.8%
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Phosphorus
+33.6%
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Potassium
+27.3%
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Copper
+53.8%
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Calcium
+22.2%
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Zinc
+46.7%
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Manganese
+471.4%
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Selenium
+29.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 22
Equal in Sodium - 54
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Iron
+38.8%
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Phosphorus
+33.6%
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Potassium
+27.3%
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Copper
+53.8%
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Calcium
+22.2%
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Zinc
+46.7%
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Manganese
+471.4%
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Selenium
+29.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 22
Equal in Sodium - 54
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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Vitamin B1
+26.8%
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Folate
+33.3%
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Vitamin B12
+17.1%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+10.4%
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Vitamin B3
+63.6%
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Vitamin B5
+114.4%
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Vitamin B6
+90.8%
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Vitamin B1
+26.8%
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Folate
+33.3%
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Vitamin B12
+17.1%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+10.4%
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Vitamin B3
+63.6%
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Vitamin B5
+114.4%
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Vitamin B6
+90.8%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+12.8%
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Other
+31200%
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Water
+12.7%
Equal in Protein - 23.69
Protein:
23.9 g
Fats:
24.6 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
48.37 g
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3.13 g
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23.69 g
Fats:
21.81 g
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0 g
Water:
54.49 g
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0.01 g
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Fats
+12.8%
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+31200%
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Water
+12.7%
Equal in Protein - 23.69
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Equal in Saturated Fat - 9.684
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 10.519
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.027
Saturated Fat:
9.72 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
10.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1 g
Saturated Fat:
9.684 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
10.519 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.027 g
Equal in Saturated Fat - 9.684
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 10.519
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.027
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 Cholesterol |
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Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
Rich in minerals | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Protein | 23.9g | 23.69g |
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Fats | 24.6g | 21.81g |
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Calories | 324kcal | 291kcal |
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Calcium | 9mg | 11mg |
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Iron | 3.11mg | 2.24mg |
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Magnesium | 22mg | 22mg | |
Phosphorus | 203mg | 152mg |
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Potassium | 331mg | 260mg |
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Sodium | 57mg | 54mg |
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Zinc | 4.03mg | 5.91mg |
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Copper | 0.123mg | 0.08mg |
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Manganese | 0.014mg | 0.08mg |
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Selenium | 22.9µg | 29.7µg |
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Vitamin A | 0IU | 25IU |
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Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 8µg |
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Vitamin E | 0.1mg |
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Vitamin D | 7IU |
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Vitamin D | 0.2µg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.09mg | 0.071mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.26mg | 0.287mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 3mg | 4.908mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0.25mg | 0.536mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.25mg | 0.477mg |
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Folate | 8µg | 6µg |
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Vitamin B12 | 2.46µg | 2.1µg |
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Vitamin K | 1.6µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.268mg | 0.265mg |
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Threonine | 1.044mg | 1.116mg |
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Isoleucine | 1.075mg | 1.103mg |
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Leucine | 1.889mg | 2.041mg |
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Lysine | 1.989mg | 2.269mg |
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Methionine | 0.612mg | 0.641mg |
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Phenylalanine | 0.933mg | 0.95mg |
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Valine | 1.163mg | 1.184mg |
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Histidine | 0.818mg | 0.888mg |
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Cholesterol | 85mg | 80mg |
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Trans Fat | 1.478g |
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Saturated Fat | 9.72g | 9.684g |
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Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g |
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Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g |
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Omega-3 - DPA | 0.014g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 10.27g | 10.519g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 1g | 1.027g |
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Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g |
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Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.7g |
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Omega-3 - ALA | 0.038g |
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Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.024g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?


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Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
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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
44%

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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%

56%

Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?

Rib eye steak contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Rib eye steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Rib eye steak is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.036000000000001g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Rib eye steak is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?

Beef tenderloin is cheaper (difference - $2)
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 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.