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Corned beef vs. Rib eye steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Corned beef and Rib eye steak

  • Corned beef is richer in Copper, and Selenium, yet Rib eye steak is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Corned beef is 40% higher.
  • Corned beef contains 2 times more Copper than Rib eye steak. Corned beef contains 0.154mg of Copper, while Rib eye steak contains 0.08mg.
  • Rib eye steak contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, cooked 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.
Corned beef
Corned beef
2
:
8
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak
Contains more Copper +92.5%
Contains more Selenium +10.4%
Contains more Calcium +37.5%
Contains more Iron +20.4%
Contains more Magnesium +83.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +21.6%
Contains more Potassium +79.3%
Contains less Sodium -94.5%
Contains more Zinc +29%
Contains more Manganese +263.6%
Equal in Selenium - 29.7
Corned beef
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 70% 9% 54% 13% 127% 125% 52% 3% 179%
Rib eye steak
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 85% 16% 66% 23% 8% 162% 27% 11% 162%
Contains more Copper +92.5%
Contains more Selenium +10.4%
Contains more Calcium +37.5%
Contains more Iron +20.4%
Contains more Magnesium +83.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +21.6%
Contains more Potassium +79.3%
Contains less Sodium -94.5%
Contains more Zinc +29%
Contains more Manganese +263.6%
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.
Corned beef
Corned beef
1
:
9
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak
Contains more Vitamin E +60%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +173.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +68.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +62%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +27.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +107.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +28.8%
Equal in Folate - 6
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.6
Corned beef
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 3% 0% 7% 40% 57% 26% 54% 5% 204% 4%
Rib eye steak
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 2% 6% 0% 18% 67% 93% 33% 111% 5% 263% 4%
Contains more Vitamin E +60%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +173.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +68.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +62%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +27.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +107.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +28.8%
Equal in Folate - 6
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.6

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Corned beef
Corned beef
3
:
2
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +25800%
Contains more Protein +30.4%
Contains more Fats +14.9%
Equal in Water - 54.49
Corned beef
18% 19% 60% 3%
Protein: 18.17 g
Fats: 18.98 g
Carbs: 0.47 g
Water: 59.79 g
Other: 2.59 g
Rib eye steak
24% 22% 54%
Protein: 23.69 g
Fats: 21.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 54.49 g
Other: 0.01 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +25800%
Contains more Protein +30.4%
Contains more Fats +14.9%
Equal in Water - 54.49

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Corned beef
Corned beef
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:
2
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak
Contains less Saturated Fat -34.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +53.3%
Corned beef
39% 57% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.34 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.67 g
Rib eye steak
46% 50% 5%
Saturated Fat: 9.684 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.519 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.027 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -34.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +53.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corned beef Rib eye steak Opinion
Net carbs 0.47g 0g Corned beef
Protein 18.17g 23.69g Rib eye steak
Fats 18.98g 21.81g Rib eye steak
Carbs 0.47g 0g Corned beef
Calories 251kcal 291kcal Rib eye steak
Calcium 8mg 11mg Rib eye steak
Iron 1.86mg 2.24mg Rib eye steak
Magnesium 12mg 22mg Rib eye steak
Phosphorus 125mg 152mg Rib eye steak
Potassium 145mg 260mg Rib eye steak
Sodium 973mg 54mg Rib eye steak
Zinc 4.58mg 5.91mg Rib eye steak
Copper 0.154mg 0.08mg Corned beef
Manganese 0.022mg 0.08mg Rib eye steak
Selenium 32.8µg 29.7µg Corned beef
Vitamin A 0IU 25IU Rib eye steak
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 8µg Rib eye steak
Vitamin E 0.16mg 0.1mg Corned beef
Vitamin D 4IU 7IU Rib eye steak
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.2µg Rib eye steak
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.071mg Rib eye steak
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.287mg Rib eye steak
Vitamin B3 3.03mg 4.908mg Rib eye steak
Vitamin B5 0.42mg 0.536mg Rib eye steak
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.477mg Rib eye steak
Folate 6µg 6µg
Vitamin B12 1.63µg 2.1µg Rib eye steak
Vitamin K 1.5µg 1.6µg Rib eye steak
Tryptophan 0.119mg 0.265mg Rib eye steak
Threonine 0.726mg 1.116mg Rib eye steak
Isoleucine 0.827mg 1.103mg Rib eye steak
Leucine 1.445mg 2.041mg Rib eye steak
Lysine 1.536mg 2.269mg Rib eye steak
Methionine 0.473mg 0.641mg Rib eye steak
Phenylalanine 0.718mg 0.95mg Rib eye steak
Valine 0.901mg 1.184mg Rib eye steak
Histidine 0.58mg 0.888mg Rib eye steak
Cholesterol 98mg 80mg Rib eye steak
Trans Fat 1.478g Corned beef
Saturated Fat 6.34g 9.684g Corned beef
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Rib eye steak
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Rib eye steak
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.014g Rib eye steak
Monounsaturated Fat 9.22g 10.519g Rib eye steak
Polyunsaturated fat 0.67g 1.027g Rib eye steak
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Rib eye steak
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.7g Rib eye steak
Omega-3 - ALA 0.038g Rib eye steak
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g Rib eye steak

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Corned beef Rib eye steak
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
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
33%
Corned beef
50%
Rib eye steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Corned beef
56%
Rib eye steak

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak contains less Sodium (difference - 919mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.344g)
Which food is cheaper?
Corned beef
Corned beef 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)

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. Corned beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170200/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.