Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

Broth vs. Rib eye steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

What are the differences between broth and rib eye steak?

  • Broth is higher in calcium and choline, yet rib eye steak is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and iron.
  • Broth's daily need coverage for sodium is 1036% more.
  • Broth has 17 times more calcium than rib eye steak. While broth has 187mg of calcium, rib eye steak has only 11mg.
  • The amount of sodium in rib eye steak is lower.
  • The glycemic index of rib eye steak is lower.

We used Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry and Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip-on, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled types in this article.

Infographic

Broth vs Rib eye steak infographic
Infographic link

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.
Broth
4
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 40% 56% 27% 39% 0% 2.5% 71% 3114% 20% 153%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +154.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1600%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +18.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +87.5%
Contains more IronIron +117.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +6466.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.8%
~equal in Phosphorus ~152mg
~equal in Selenium ~29.7µg

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.
Broth
7
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 3.7% 0% 9.2% 0% 25% 99% 46% 36% 23% 38% 0% 24% 63%
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% 2.7% 2% 3% 18% 66% 92% 32% 110% 263% 4% 4.5% 27%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +360%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +40.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +49.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +11.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +433.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +134.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +99.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +377%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +600%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broth
2
17% 14% 18% 2% 49%
Protein: 16.66 g
Fats: 13.88 g
Carbs: 18.01 g
Water: 2.27 g
Other: 49.18 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 CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +491700%
Contains more ProteinProtein +42.2%
Contains more FatsFats +57.1%
Contains more WaterWater +2300.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broth
2
26% 40% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.43 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.48 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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -64.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +336.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +96.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Broth Rib eye steak
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Broth Rib eye steak DV% diff.
Sodium 23875mg 54mg 1036%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 2.1µg 75%
Zinc 0.09mg 5.91mg 53%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.477mg 29%
Saturated fat 3.43g 9.684g 28%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.48g 1.027g 23%
Cholesterol 13mg 80mg 22%
Calcium 187mg 11mg 18%
Vitamin B3 2.46mg 4.908mg 15%
Iron 1.03mg 2.24mg 15%
Protein 16.66g 23.69g 14%
Monounsaturated fat 5.36g 10.519g 13%
Fats 13.88g 21.81g 12%
Choline 114.6mg 48.8mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.43mg 0.287mg 11%
Copper 0mg 0.08mg 9%
Magnesium 56mg 22mg 8%
Folate 32µg 6µg 7%
Carbs 18.01g 0g 6%
Manganese 0.15mg 0.08mg 3%
Selenium 28µg 29.7µg 3%
Phosphorus 166mg 152mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.1mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.071mg 2%
Vitamin K 0µg 1.6µg 1%
Calories 267kcal 291kcal 1%
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0.536mg 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 8µg 1%
Potassium 309mg 260mg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 7IU 1%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 18.01g 0g N/A
Sugar 17.36g 0g N/A
Trans fat 1.478g N/A
Tryptophan 0.265mg 0%
Threonine 1.116mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.103mg 0%
Leucine 2.041mg 0%
Lysine 2.269mg 0%
Methionine 0.641mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.95mg 0%
Valine 1.184mg 0%
Histidine 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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Broth Rib eye steak
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

People also compare

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
28%
Broth
48%
Rib eye steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
352%
Broth
56%
Rib eye steak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak contains less Sodium (difference - 23821mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Broth
Broth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Broth
Broth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.254g)
Which food is cheaper?
Broth
Broth is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
?
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?
?
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. Broth - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171562/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.