Rib eye steak vs. Beef tenderloin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between rib eye steak and beef tenderloin?
- Rib eye steak is richer in vitamin B6, zinc, selenium, vitamin B3, and vitamin B5, while beef tenderloin is higher in vitamin B12, iron, choline, and phosphorus.
- Rib eye steak's daily need coverage for vitamin B6 is 17% higher.
- Beef tenderloin has 2 times less vitamin B5 than rib eye steak. Rib eye steak has 0.536mg of vitamin B5, while beef tenderloin has 0.25mg.
We used Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip-on, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled and Beef, tenderloin, roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, roasted types in this comparison.
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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 | +22.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +46.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +471.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +29.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +27.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +38.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +53.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +33.6% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +63.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +114.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +90.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +26.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +17.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +33.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +86.5% |
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:
23.9 g
Fats:
24.6 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
48.37 g
Other:
3.13 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +12.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +12.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +31200% |
~equal in
Protein
~23.9g
~equal in
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
9.72 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
10.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1 g
~equal in
Saturated fat
~9.72g
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~10.27g
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~1g
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 Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Zinc | 5.91mg | 4.03mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.477mg | 0.25mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.1µg | 2.46µg | 15% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.908mg | 3mg | 12% |
| Selenium | 29.7µg | 22.9µg | 12% |
| Iron | 2.24mg | 3.11mg | 11% |
| Choline | 48.8mg | 91mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 152mg | 203mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.536mg | 0.25mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.123mg | 5% |
| Fats | 21.81g | 24.6g | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.08mg | 0.014mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.287mg | 0.26mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.071mg | 0.09mg | 2% |
| Calories | 291kcal | 324kcal | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 80mg | 85mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 260mg | 331mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 8µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 7IU | 1% | |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1% | |
| Folate | 6µg | 8µg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 10.519g | 10.27g | 1% |
| Protein | 23.69g | 23.9g | 0% |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 22mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 9mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 54mg | 57mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 1.478g | N/A | |
| Saturated fat | 9.684g | 9.72g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.027g | 1g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.265mg | 0.268mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.116mg | 1.044mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.103mg | 1.075mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.041mg | 1.889mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.269mg | 1.989mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.641mg | 0.612mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.95mg | 0.933mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.184mg | 1.163mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.888mg | 0.818mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.038g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 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 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%
44%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
54%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rib eye steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rib eye steak contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rib eye steak is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.036000000000001g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rib eye steak is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
Beef tenderloin is cheaper (difference - $2)
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.