Rib eye steak vs. Beef shank — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on the differences between rib eye steak and beef shank
- Rib eye steak is higher in vitamin B6 and vitamin B2, yet beef shank is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, iron, phosphorus, copper, vitamin B3, and vitamin B1.
- Beef shank covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 70% more than rib eye steak.
- Rib eye steak contains 4 times more saturated fat than beef shank. While rib eye steak contains 9.684g of saturated fat, beef shank contains only 2.29g.
Food varieties 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, shank crosscuts, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, simmered.
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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 less SodiumSodium | -15.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +300% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +36.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +190.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +71.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +72.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +115% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +77.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +73% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +36.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +30.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +28.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +97.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +80.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +66.7% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.1µg | 3.79µg | 70% |
| Zinc | 5.91mg | 10.49mg | 42% |
| Saturated fat | 9.684g | 2.29g | 34% |
| Fats | 21.81g | 6.36g | 24% |
| Iron | 2.24mg | 3.86mg | 20% |
| Protein | 23.69g | 33.68g | 20% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 10.519g | 2.86g | 19% |
| Phosphorus | 152mg | 263mg | 16% |
| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.172mg | 10% |
| Choline | 48.8mg | 9% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.477mg | 0.37mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.071mg | 0.14mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 260mg | 447mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.908mg | 5.89mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.287mg | 0.21mg | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.027g | 0.21g | 5% |
| Calories | 291kcal | 201kcal | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.08mg | 0.02mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.536mg | 0.41mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 32mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 30mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 29.7µg | 30µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 8µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1% | |
| Folate | 6µg | 10µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 7IU | 1% | |
| Cholesterol | 80mg | 78mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 54mg | 64mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 1.478g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.265mg | 0.377mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.116mg | 1.471mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.103mg | 1.514mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.041mg | 2.662mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.269mg | 2.802mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.641mg | 0.862mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.95mg | 1.315mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.184mg | 1.638mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.888mg | 1.153mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.038g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.014g | 0g | 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:
23.69 g
Fats:
21.81 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
54.49 g
Other:
0.01 g
Protein:
33.68 g
Fats:
6.36 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
58.21 g
Other:
1.75 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +242.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +42.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +17400% |
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Carbs
~0g
~equal in
Water
~58.21g
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
2.29 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.86 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.21 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +267.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +389% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -76.4% |
