Rib eye steak vs. Chicken fingers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are rib eye steak and chicken fingers different?
- Rib eye steak is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, and iron, while chicken fingers are higher in vitamin B3, vitamin E, phosphorus, and vitamin B5.
- Rib eye steak covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 81% more than chicken fingers.
- Rib eye steak contains 8 times more zinc than chicken fingers. Rib eye steak contains 5.91mg of zinc, while chicken fingers contain 0.71mg.
- Chicken fingers are lower in saturated fat.
- Chicken fingers have a higher glycemic index (46) than rib eye steak (0).
Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip-on, separable lean, and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled and Fast foods, chicken tenders types were 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 IronIron | +206.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +15.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +732.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +69.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +27.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +54.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +43.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +85.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +185% |
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 | +166.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +60.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +12% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1212.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +11.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +3070% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +54.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +67.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +132.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +400% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +216.7% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.1µg | 0.16µg | 81% |
| Zinc | 5.91mg | 0.71mg | 47% |
| Saturated fat | 9.684g | 2.493g | 33% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.027g | 5.783g | 32% |
| Sodium | 54mg | 769mg | 31% |
| Selenium | 29.7µg | 17.5µg | 22% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.908mg | 8.217mg | 21% |
| Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 3.17mg | 20% |
| Iron | 2.24mg | 0.73mg | 19% |
| Phosphorus | 152mg | 282mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.536mg | 1.244mg | 14% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 10.519g | 4.83g | 14% |
| Fats | 21.81g | 13.95g | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 80mg | 48mg | 11% |
| Protein | 23.69g | 19.22g | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.287mg | 0.179mg | 8% |
| Starch | 17.03g | 7% | |
| Manganese | 0.08mg | 0.228mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 0g | 17.25g | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 8µg | 5% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.2g | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.477mg | 0.426mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 260mg | 373mg | 3% |
| Folate | 6µg | 19µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.071mg | 0.11mg | 3% |
| Choline | 48.8mg | 43.7mg | 1% |
| Calories | 291kcal | 271kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 8µg | 3µg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.069mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 17mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 28mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.1mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 16.05g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 7IU | 7IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 0.4g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 0.2µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 1.478g | 0.052g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.265mg | 0.222mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.116mg | 0.803mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.103mg | 0.845mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.041mg | 1.553mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.269mg | 1.616mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.641mg | 0.518mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.95mg | 1.437mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.184mg | 0.908mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.888mg | 0.655mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.038g | 0.211g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.014g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.024g | 0.008g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g | 0.007g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.7g | 5.439g | 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:
19.22 g
Fats:
13.95 g
Carbs:
17.25 g
Water:
46.64 g
Other:
2.94 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +23.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +56.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +16.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +29300% |
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
2.493 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.83 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.783 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +117.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -74.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +463.1% |
