Rib eye steak vs. Beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between rib eye steak and beef
- Rib eye steak is richer in zinc and selenium, yet beef is richer in vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B6, iron, vitamin B2, and vitamin B3.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for beef is 88% higher.
- Rib eye steak contains 4 times more saturated fat than beef. Rib eye steak contains 9.684g of saturated fat, while beef contains 2.595g.
Food types used in this article are Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip-on, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled and Beef, loin, tenderloin roast, separable lean only, boneless, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, roasted.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +57.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +59.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +788.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +16.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +18.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +35.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +35.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +21.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +70.4% |
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 AVitamin A | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +11.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +39.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +17.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +40.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +100.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +16.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +54.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
23.69 g
Fats:
21.81 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
54.49 g
Other:
0.01 g
Protein:
27.55 g
Fats:
6.54 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
65.71 g
Other:
0.2 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +233.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +16.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +20.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1900% |
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Carbs
~0g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
9.684 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
10.519 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.027 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.595 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.734 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.532 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +284.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +93% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -73.2% |
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 Sodium | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.1µg | 4.21µg | 88% |
| Saturated fat | 9.684g | 2.595g | 32% |
| Fats | 21.81g | 6.54g | 23% |
| Zinc | 5.91mg | 3.7mg | 20% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 10.519g | 2.734g | 19% |
| Phosphorus | 152mg | 259mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.477mg | 0.669mg | 15% |
| Iron | 2.24mg | 3.04mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.287mg | 0.4mg | 9% |
| Protein | 23.69g | 27.55g | 8% |
| Selenium | 29.7µg | 25.4µg | 8% |
| Calories | 291kcal | 169kcal | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.908mg | 5.76mg | 5% |
| Choline | 48.8mg | 75.6mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.08mg | 0.009mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.027g | 0.532g | 3% |
| Potassium | 260mg | 352mg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 80mg | 85mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.097mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 14mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 0.25mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.536mg | 0.481mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 8µg | 2µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 7IU | 3IU | 1% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 13mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 54mg | 54mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.071mg | 0.074mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1.6µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 1.478g | 0.375g | N/A |
| Folate | 6µg | 7µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.265mg | 0.359mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.116mg | 1.534mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.103mg | 1.52mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.041mg | 2.833mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.269mg | 3.178mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.641mg | 0.871mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.95mg | 1.299mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.184mg | 1.603mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.888mg | 1.244mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.038g | 0.013g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.014g | 0.011g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.024g | 0.017g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.7g | 0.349g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| 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
48%
76%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rib eye steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beef is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.089g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef 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 contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (54 mg)
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.