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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 for 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 2.4% 13% 70% 51% 125% 54% 127% 2.9% 179%
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 CopperCopper +92.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +83.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +37.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +79.3%
Contains more IronIron +20.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +29%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +21.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +263.6%
~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.
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% 3.2% 1.5% 6.5% 39% 57% 25% 53% 204% 3.8% 4.5% 38%
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 EVitamin E +60%
Contains more CholineCholine +41.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +173.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +68.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +62%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +27.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +107.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +28.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~1.6µg
~equal in Folate ~6µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 19% 60% 3%
Protein: 18.17 g
Fats: 18.98 g
Carbs: 0.47 g
Water: 59.79 g
Other: 2.59 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 +25800%
Contains more ProteinProtein +30.4%
Contains more FatsFats +14.9%
~equal in Water ~54.49g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 57% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.34 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.67 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 -34.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +14.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 DV% diff.
Sodium 973mg 54mg 40%
Vitamin B12 1.63µg 2.1µg 20%
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.477mg 19%
Saturated fat 6.34g 9.684g 15%
Vitamin B3 3.03mg 4.908mg 12%
Zinc 4.58mg 5.91mg 12%
Protein 18.17g 23.69g 11%
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.287mg 9%
Copper 0.154mg 0.08mg 8%
Selenium 32.8µg 29.7µg 6%
Cholesterol 98mg 80mg 6%
Iron 1.86mg 2.24mg 5%
Phosphorus 125mg 152mg 4%
Choline 69.2mg 48.8mg 4%
Fats 18.98g 21.81g 4%
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.071mg 4%
Potassium 145mg 260mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 9.22g 10.519g 3%
Manganese 0.022mg 0.08mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.42mg 0.536mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.67g 1.027g 2%
Calories 251kcal 291kcal 2%
Magnesium 12mg 22mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 8µg 1%
Carbs 0.47g 0g 0%
Net carbs 0.47g 0g N/A
Vitamin D 4IU 7IU 0%
Calcium 8mg 11mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.16mg 0.1mg 0%
Vitamin K 1.5µg 1.6µg 0%
Folate 6µg 6µg 0%
Trans fat 1.478g N/A
Tryptophan 0.119mg 0.265mg 0%
Threonine 0.726mg 1.116mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.827mg 1.103mg 0%
Leucine 1.445mg 2.041mg 0%
Lysine 1.536mg 2.269mg 0%
Methionine 0.473mg 0.641mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.718mg 0.95mg 0%
Valine 0.901mg 1.184mg 0%
Histidine 0.58mg 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

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Corned beef Rib eye steak
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
48%
Rib eye steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Corned beef
56%
Rib eye steak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak contains less Sodium (difference - 919mg)
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.