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Lamb vs. Rib eye steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Lamb and Rib eye steak different?

  • Lamb is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Choline, and Phosphorus, however, Rib eye steak is richer in Vitamin B6, Zinc, and Selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 from Rib eye steak is 27% higher.
  • Lamb contains 2 times more Choline than Rib eye steak. While Lamb contains 93.7mg of Choline, Rib eye steak contains only 48.8mg.
  • Rib eye steak has less Cholesterol.

Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked and Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip-on, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled are the varieties used in this article.

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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.
Lamb
Lamb
5
:
5
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak
Contains more Calcium +54.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +23.7%
Contains more Potassium +19.2%
Contains more Copper +48.8%
Contains more Iron +19.1%
Contains less Sodium -25%
Contains more Zinc +32.5%
Contains more Manganese +263.6%
Contains more Selenium +12.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 22
Lamb
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 71% 17% 81% 28% 10% 122% 40% 3% 144%
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 Calcium +54.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +23.7%
Contains more Potassium +19.2%
Contains more Copper +48.8%
Contains more Iron +19.1%
Contains less Sodium -25%
Contains more Zinc +32.5%
Contains more Manganese +263.6%
Contains more Selenium +12.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 22

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.
Lamb
Lamb
7
:
4
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak
Contains more Vitamin E +40%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +40.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +35.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +23.1%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +187.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +266.9%
Lamb
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 3% 0% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 14% 319% 12%
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 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +40.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +35.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +23.1%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +187.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +266.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
Lamb
2
:
2
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak
Contains more Other +8100%
Equal in Protein - 23.69
Equal in Fats - 21.81
Equal in Water - 54.49
Lamb
25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 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 Other +8100%
Equal in Protein - 23.69
Equal in Fats - 21.81
Equal in Water - 54.49

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
Lamb
2
:
1
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +47%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +19.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 9.684
Lamb
46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.51 g
Rib eye steak
46% 50% 5%
Saturated Fat: 9.684 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.519 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.027 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +47%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +19.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 9.684

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb Rib eye steak Opinion
Protein 24.52g 23.69g Lamb
Fats 20.94g 21.81g Rib eye steak
Calories 294kcal 291kcal Lamb
Calcium 17mg 11mg Lamb
Iron 1.88mg 2.24mg Rib eye steak
Magnesium 23mg 22mg Lamb
Phosphorus 188mg 152mg Lamb
Potassium 310mg 260mg Lamb
Sodium 72mg 54mg Rib eye steak
Zinc 4.46mg 5.91mg Rib eye steak
Copper 0.119mg 0.08mg Lamb
Manganese 0.022mg 0.08mg Rib eye steak
Selenium 26.4µg 29.7µg Rib eye steak
Vitamin A 0IU 25IU Rib eye steak
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 8µg Rib eye steak
Vitamin E 0.14mg 0.1mg Lamb
Vitamin D 2IU 7IU Rib eye steak
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.2µg Rib eye steak
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.071mg Lamb
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.287mg Rib eye steak
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 4.908mg Lamb
Vitamin B5 0.66mg 0.536mg Lamb
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.477mg Rib eye steak
Folate 18µg 6µg Lamb
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 2.1µg Lamb
Vitamin K 4.6µg 1.6µg Lamb
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0.265mg Lamb
Threonine 1.05mg 1.116mg Rib eye steak
Isoleucine 1.183mg 1.103mg Lamb
Leucine 1.908mg 2.041mg Rib eye steak
Lysine 2.166mg 2.269mg Rib eye steak
Methionine 0.629mg 0.641mg Rib eye steak
Phenylalanine 0.998mg 0.95mg Lamb
Valine 1.323mg 1.184mg Lamb
Histidine 0.777mg 0.888mg Rib eye steak
Cholesterol 97mg 80mg Rib eye steak
Trans Fat 1.478g Lamb
Saturated Fat 8.83g 9.684g Lamb
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 8.82g 10.519g Rib eye steak
Polyunsaturated fat 1.51g 1.027g Lamb
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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is better in case of low diet
Lamb Rib eye steak
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
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
52%
Lamb
50%
Rib eye steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Lamb
56%
Rib eye steak

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.854g)
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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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.

References

The source of all the nutrient values on the page (excluding the main article the sources for which are presented separately if present) is the USDA's FoodCentral. The exact links to the foods presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Lamb - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172480/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.