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Chuck steak vs. Beef ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Chuck steak and Beef ribs?

  • Chuck steak is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B3, yet Beef ribs are richer in Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Chuck steak's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 29% higher.
  • Chuck steak has 2 times more Vitamin B5 than Beef ribs. Chuck steak has 0.752mg of Vitamin B5, while Beef ribs have 0.37mg.
  • Chuck steak contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Beef, chuck eye steak, boneless, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled and Beef, rib, large end (ribs 6-9), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, choice, cooked, roasted 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 4.8% 29% 92% 26% 237% 83% 9.3% 1.6% 150%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 3% 26% 87% 29% 157% 74% 8.3% 1.7% 116%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +60%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +12.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +50.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +12.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +29.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +14.3%
~equal in Magnesium ~20mg
~equal in Iron ~2.33mg
~equal in Sodium ~64mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.013mg

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.
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% 1.5% 2% 3% 17% 44% 87% 45% 86% 379% 4% 4.5% 43%
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% 0% 0% 0% 18% 44% 68% 22% 53% 291% 0% 5.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +28.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +103.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +62.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +30%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +16.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.07mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.19mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
25% 20% 55%
Protein: 24.98 g
Fats: 19.64 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.22 g
Other: 0.16 g
23% 30% 46%
Protein: 22.8 g
Fats: 30.49 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 46.1 g
Other: 0.61 g
Contains more WaterWater +19.8%
Contains more FatsFats +55.2%
Contains more OtherOther +281.3%
~equal in Protein ~22.8g
~equal in Carbs ~0g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
46% 50% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.66 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.457 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.81 g
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 12.29 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 13.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.05 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -29.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +37.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +29.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chuck steak Beef ribs Opinion
Calories 277kcal 372kcal Beef ribs
Protein 24.98g 22.8g Chuck steak
Fats 19.64g 30.49g Beef ribs
Cholesterol 87mg 85mg Beef ribs
Vitamin D 5IU Chuck steak
Magnesium 22mg 20mg Chuck steak
Calcium 16mg 10mg Chuck steak
Potassium 325mg 290mg Chuck steak
Iron 2.45mg 2.33mg Chuck steak
Copper 0.077mg 0.088mg Beef ribs
Zinc 8.68mg 5.76mg Chuck steak
Phosphorus 193mg 172mg Chuck steak
Sodium 71mg 64mg Beef ribs
Vitamin A 25IU 0IU Chuck steak
Vitamin A 7µg 0µg Chuck steak
Vitamin E 0.1mg Chuck steak
Vitamin D 0.1µg Chuck steak
Manganese 0.012mg 0.013mg Beef ribs
Selenium 27.5µg 21.2µg Chuck steak
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.07mg Beef ribs
Vitamin B2 0.191mg 0.19mg Chuck steak
Vitamin B3 4.663mg 3.64mg Chuck steak
Vitamin B5 0.752mg 0.37mg Chuck steak
Vitamin B6 0.373mg 0.23mg Chuck steak
Vitamin B12 3.03µg 2.33µg Chuck steak
Vitamin K 1.6µg Chuck steak
Folate 6µg 7µg Beef ribs
Trans Fat 1.287g Beef ribs
Choline 79mg Chuck steak
Saturated Fat 8.66g 12.29g Chuck steak
Monounsaturated Fat 9.457g 13.04g Beef ribs
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 1.05g Beef ribs
Tryptophan 0.281mg 0.255mg Chuck steak
Threonine 1.099mg 0.996mg Chuck steak
Isoleucine 1.062mg 1.025mg Chuck steak
Leucine 2.009mg 1.802mg Chuck steak
Lysine 2.184mg 1.897mg Chuck steak
Methionine 0.709mg 0.584mg Chuck steak
Phenylalanine 0.951mg 0.89mg Chuck steak
Valine 1.129mg 1.109mg Chuck steak
Histidine 0.809mg 0.781mg Chuck steak
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Chuck steak
Omega-3 - ALA 0.041g Chuck steak
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g Chuck steak
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Chuck steak
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.619g Chuck steak

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chuck steak Beef ribs
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
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
55%
Chuck steak
39%
Beef ribs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Chuck steak
52%
Beef ribs

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.63g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

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. Chuck steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171228/nutrients
  2. Beef ribs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170619/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.