Brisket vs. Rib eye steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Brisket and Rib eye steak
- Brisket has more Choline, and Zinc, however, Rib eye steak is higher in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Monounsaturated Fat.
- Rib eye steak covers your daily need of Vitamin B6 15% more than Brisket.
- Brisket has 2 times more Choline than Rib eye steak. While Brisket has 109.8mg of Choline, Rib eye steak has only 48.8mg.
- Rib eye steak has less Cholesterol.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beef, brisket, flat half, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, braised 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.
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Calcium
+45.5%
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Phosphorus
+15.1%
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Sodium
-11.1%
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Zinc
+13.2%
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Copper
+25%
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Magnesium
+15.8%
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Potassium
+12.1%
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Manganese
+700%
Equal in Iron - 2.24
Equal in Selenium - 29.7
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Calcium
+45.5%
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Phosphorus
+15.1%
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Sodium
-11.1%
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Zinc
+13.2%
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Copper
+25%
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Magnesium
+15.8%
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Potassium
+12.1%
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Manganese
+700%
Equal in Iron - 2.24
Equal in Selenium - 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.
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Vitamin E
+410%
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Folate
+50%
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Vitamin K
+12.5%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+20.3%
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Vitamin B2
+67.8%
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Vitamin B3
+20.1%
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Vitamin B6
+69.1%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.536
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.1
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Vitamin E
+410%
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Folate
+50%
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Vitamin K
+12.5%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+20.3%
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Vitamin B2
+67.8%
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Vitamin B3
+20.1%
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Vitamin B6
+69.1%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.536
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.1
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+21.7%
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+2700%
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Fats
+18.4%
Equal in Water - 54.49
Protein:
28.82 g
Fats:
18.42 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
52.48 g
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0.28 g
Protein:
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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Protein
+21.7%
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+2700%
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Fats
+18.4%
Equal in Water - 54.49
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-24.6%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+32.6%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+50.8%
Saturated Fat:
7.305 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
7.934 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.681 g
Saturated Fat:
9.684 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
10.519 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.027 g
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Saturated Fat
-24.6%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+32.6%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+50.8%
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Protein | 28.82g | 23.69g |
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Fats | 18.42g | 21.81g |
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Calories | 289kcal | 291kcal |
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Calcium | 16mg | 11mg |
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Iron | 2.43mg | 2.24mg |
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Magnesium | 19mg | 22mg |
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Phosphorus | 175mg | 152mg |
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Potassium | 232mg | 260mg |
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Sodium | 48mg | 54mg |
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Zinc | 6.69mg | 5.91mg |
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Copper | 0.1mg | 0.08mg |
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Manganese | 0.01mg | 0.08mg |
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Selenium | 27.1µg | 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 | 0.51mg | 0.1mg |
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Vitamin D | 7IU |
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Vitamin D | 0.2µg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.059mg | 0.071mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.171mg | 0.287mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 4.087mg | 4.908mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0.568mg | 0.536mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.282mg | 0.477mg |
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Folate | 9µg | 6µg |
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Vitamin B12 | 2.12µg | 2.1µg |
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Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 1.6µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.181mg | 0.265mg |
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Threonine | 1.101mg | 1.116mg |
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Isoleucine | 1.253mg | 1.103mg |
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Leucine | 2.192mg | 2.041mg |
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Lysine | 2.328mg | 2.269mg |
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Methionine | 0.717mg | 0.641mg |
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Phenylalanine | 1.088mg | 0.95mg |
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Valine | 1.367mg | 1.184mg |
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Histidine | 0.879mg | 0.888mg |
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Cholesterol | 106mg | 80mg |
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Trans Fat | 1.478g |
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Saturated Fat | 7.305g | 9.684g |
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Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g |
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Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g |
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Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.014g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 7.934g | 10.519g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 0.681g | 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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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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%

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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Rib eye steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Brisket contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Brisket is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.379g)
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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)
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.
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.