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.
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% |
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 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% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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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 |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
18.17 g
Fats:
18.98 g
Carbs:
0.47 g
Water:
59.79 g
Other:
2.59 g
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% |
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Water
~54.49g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.34 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.67 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 | -34.5% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +14.1% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +53.3% |