Chicken meat vs. Rib eye steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between chicken meat and rib eye steak?
- Chicken meat is richer in vitamin B3 and vitamin B5, while rib eye steak is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, iron, selenium, vitamin B2, and vitamin B6.
- Rib eye steak's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 75% higher.
- Rib eye steak has 2 times less vitamin B5 than chicken meat. Chicken meat has 1.03mg of vitamin B5, while rib eye steak has 0.536mg.
- Chicken meat is lower in saturated fat.
We used Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat, and skin, 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +36.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +19.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +16.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +77.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +21.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +204.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -34.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +300% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +24.3% |
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 AVitamin A | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +170% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +72.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +92.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +50% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +35% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +12.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +70.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +19.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +600% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +20% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
27.3 g
Fats:
13.6 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
59.45 g
Other:
0 g
Protein:
23.69 g
Fats:
21.81 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
54.49 g
Other:
0.01 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +15.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +60.4% |
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Carbs
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Water
~54.49g
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Other
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.79 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.97 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 | -60.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +189.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +97% |
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 Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.3µg | 2.1µg | 75% |
| Zinc | 1.94mg | 5.91mg | 36% |
| Saturated fat | 3.79g | 9.684g | 27% |
| Vitamin B3 | 8.487mg | 4.908mg | 22% |
| Fats | 13.6g | 21.81g | 13% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.97g | 1.027g | 13% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.34g | 10.519g | 13% |
| Iron | 1.26mg | 2.24mg | 12% |
| Selenium | 23.9µg | 29.7µg | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.03mg | 0.536mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.168mg | 0.287mg | 9% |
| Protein | 27.3g | 23.69g | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4mg | 0.477mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 182mg | 152mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 48µg | 8µg | 4% |
| Choline | 65.9mg | 48.8mg | 3% |
| Calories | 239kcal | 291kcal | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.02mg | 0.08mg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 80mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.066mg | 0.08mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.063mg | 0.071mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.27mg | 0.1mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 82mg | 54mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 223mg | 260mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 1.6µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 7IU | 1% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 22mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 11mg | 0% |
| Folate | 5µg | 6µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 1.478g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.305mg | 0.265mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.128mg | 1.116mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.362mg | 1.103mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.986mg | 2.041mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.223mg | 2.269mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.726mg | 0.641mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.061mg | 0.95mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.325mg | 1.184mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.802mg | 0.888mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.04g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.038g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.02g | 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 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
36%
48%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
56%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rib eye steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rib eye steak contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.894g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken meat is cheaper (difference - $1)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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