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 for 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +54.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +19.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +48.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +23.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +19.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +32.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -25% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +263.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +12.5% |
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 | +40% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +40.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +35.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +23.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +21.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +187.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +200% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +92% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +14.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +266.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
24.52 g
Fats:
20.94 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
53.72 g
Other:
0.82 g
Protein:
23.69 g
Fats:
21.81 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
54.49 g
Other:
0.01 g
| Contains more OtherOther | +8100% |
~equal in
Protein
~23.69g
~equal in
Fats
~21.81g
~equal in
Carbs
~0g
~equal in
Water
~54.49g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
8.83 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.51 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
9.684 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
10.519 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.027 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +47% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +19.3% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~9.684g
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 0.477mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.55µg | 2.1µg | 19% |
| Zinc | 4.46mg | 5.91mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.66mg | 4.908mg | 11% |
| Choline | 93.7mg | 48.8mg | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 97mg | 80mg | 6% |
| Selenium | 26.4µg | 29.7µg | 6% |
| Iron | 1.88mg | 2.24mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 188mg | 152mg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.82g | 10.519g | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 8.83g | 9.684g | 4% |
| Copper | 0.119mg | 0.08mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.08mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.51g | 1.027g | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.25mg | 0.287mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 4.6µg | 1.6µg | 3% |
| Folate | 18µg | 6µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.071mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.66mg | 0.536mg | 2% |
| Protein | 24.52g | 23.69g | 2% |
| Sodium | 72mg | 54mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 310mg | 260mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 11mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 7IU | 1% |
| Fats | 20.94g | 21.81g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 8µg | 1% |
| Calories | 294kcal | 291kcal | 0% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 22mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.14mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 1.478g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.287mg | 0.265mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.05mg | 1.116mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.183mg | 1.103mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.908mg | 2.041mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.166mg | 2.269mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.629mg | 0.641mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.998mg | 0.95mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.323mg | 1.184mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.777mg | 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 |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
52%
48%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
56%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rib eye steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rib eye steak contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
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 is richer in vitamins?
Lamb is relatively richer in vitamins
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.