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.
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Calcium
+54.5%
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Phosphorus
+23.7%
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Potassium
+19.2%
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Copper
+48.8%
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Iron
+19.1%
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Sodium
-25%
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Zinc
+32.5%
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Manganese
+263.6%
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Selenium
+12.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 22
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Calcium
+54.5%
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Phosphorus
+23.7%
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Potassium
+19.2%
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Copper
+48.8%
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Iron
+19.1%
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Sodium
-25%
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Zinc
+32.5%
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Manganese
+263.6%
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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.
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Vitamin E
+40%
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Vitamin B1
+40.8%
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Vitamin B3
+35.7%
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Vitamin B5
+23.1%
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Folate
+200%
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Vitamin B12
+21.4%
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Vitamin K
+187.5%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin D
+100%
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Vitamin B2
+14.8%
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Vitamin B6
+266.9%
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Vitamin E
+40%
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Vitamin B1
+40.8%
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Vitamin B3
+35.7%
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Vitamin B5
+23.1%
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Folate
+200%
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Vitamin B12
+21.4%
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Vitamin K
+187.5%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin D
+100%
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Vitamin B2
+14.8%
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Vitamin B6
+266.9%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Equal in Protein - 23.69
Equal in Fats - 21.81
Equal in Water - 54.49
Protein:
24.52 g
Fats:
20.94 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
53.72 g
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0.82 g
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23.69 g
Fats:
21.81 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
54.49 g
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0.01 g
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+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
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Polyunsaturated fat
+47%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+19.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 9.684
Saturated Fat:
8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.51 g
Saturated Fat:
9.684 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
10.519 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.027 g
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Polyunsaturated fat
+47%
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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.
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Protein | 24.52g | 23.69g |
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Fats | 20.94g | 21.81g |
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Calories | 294kcal | 291kcal |
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Calcium | 17mg | 11mg |
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Iron | 1.88mg | 2.24mg |
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Magnesium | 23mg | 22mg |
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Phosphorus | 188mg | 152mg |
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Potassium | 310mg | 260mg |
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Sodium | 72mg | 54mg |
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Zinc | 4.46mg | 5.91mg |
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Copper | 0.119mg | 0.08mg |
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Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.08mg |
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Selenium | 26.4µg | 29.7µg |
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Vitamin A | 0IU | 25IU |
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Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 8µg |
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Vitamin E | 0.14mg | 0.1mg |
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Vitamin D | 2IU | 7IU |
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Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0.2µg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.071mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.25mg | 0.287mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 6.66mg | 4.908mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0.66mg | 0.536mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 0.477mg |
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Folate | 18µg | 6µg |
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Vitamin B12 | 2.55µg | 2.1µg |
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Vitamin K | 4.6µg | 1.6µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.287mg | 0.265mg |
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Threonine | 1.05mg | 1.116mg |
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Isoleucine | 1.183mg | 1.103mg |
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Leucine | 1.908mg | 2.041mg |
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Lysine | 2.166mg | 2.269mg |
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Methionine | 0.629mg | 0.641mg |
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Phenylalanine | 0.998mg | 0.95mg |
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Valine | 1.323mg | 1.184mg |
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Histidine | 0.777mg | 0.888mg |
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Cholesterol | 97mg | 80mg |
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Trans Fat | 1.478g |
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Saturated Fat | 8.83g | 9.684g |
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Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g |
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Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g |
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Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.014g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 8.82g | 10.519g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 1.51g | 1.027g |
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Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g |
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Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.7g |
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Omega-3 - ALA | 0.038g |
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Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.024g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?


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Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%

56%

Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?

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

Rib eye steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is cheaper?

Rib eye steak is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

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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