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Rib eye steak vs. Chicken thigh — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between rib eye steak and chicken thigh

  • Rib eye steak is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, iron, and vitamin B6, yet chicken thigh is richer in vitamin B5, vitamin B3, and phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for rib eye steak is 74% higher.
  • Rib eye steak contains 3 times more saturated fat than chicken thigh. Rib eye steak contains 9.684g of saturated fat, while chicken thigh contains 2.78g.

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 Chicken, broilers or fryers, thigh, meat only, cooked, fried.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 3.3% 23% 84% 27% 161% 65% 7% 10% 162%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 3.9% 23% 55% 30% 76% 85% 12% 3.5% 112%
Contains more IronIron +53.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +111.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -43.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +196.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +44.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +18.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +18.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +12.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +30.9%
~equal in Potassium ~259mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 2.7% 2% 3% 18% 66% 92% 32% 110% 263% 4% 4.5% 27%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 3% 22% 59% 134% 77% 88% 41% 0% 6.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +25.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +536.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +23.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +45.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +139.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0.2µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 22% 54%
Protein: 23.69 g
Fats: 21.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 54.49 g
Other: 0.01 g
28% 10% 59%
Protein: 28.18 g
Fats: 10.3 g
Carbs: 1.18 g
Water: 59.31 g
Other: 1.03 g
Contains more FatsFats +111.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +19%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +10200%
~equal in Water ~59.31g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
46% 50% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.684 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.519 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.027 g
31% 42% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.78 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.43 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +175.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -71.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +136.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Rib eye steak Chicken thigh
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rib eye steak Chicken thigh DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.1µg 0.33µg 74%
Saturated fat 9.684g 2.78g 31%
Zinc 5.91mg 2.79mg 28%
Fats 21.81g 10.3g 18%
Selenium 29.7µg 20.5µg 17%
Monounsaturated fat 10.519g 3.82g 17%
Vitamin B5 0.536mg 1.285mg 15%
Vitamin B3 4.908mg 7.12mg 14%
Iron 2.24mg 1.46mg 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.027g 2.43g 9%
Choline 48.8mg 9%
Protein 23.69g 28.18g 9%
Vitamin B6 0.477mg 0.38mg 7%
Cholesterol 80mg 102mg 7%
Phosphorus 152mg 199mg 7%
Calories 291kcal 218kcal 4%
Manganese 0.08mg 0.027mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.287mg 0.255mg 2%
Sodium 54mg 95mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.1mg 1%
Folate 6µg 9µg 1%
Vitamin A 8µg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.071mg 0.088mg 1%
Copper 0.08mg 0.09mg 1%
Magnesium 22mg 26mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1%
Carbs 0g 1.18g 0%
Net carbs 0g 1.18g N/A
Vitamin D 7IU 8IU 0%
Calcium 11mg 13mg 0%
Potassium 260mg 259mg 0%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0.2µg 0%
Trans fat 1.478g N/A
Tryptophan 0.265mg 0.329mg 0%
Threonine 1.116mg 1.188mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.103mg 1.486mg 0%
Leucine 2.041mg 2.115mg 0%
Lysine 2.269mg 2.384mg 0%
Methionine 0.641mg 0.778mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.95mg 1.121mg 0%
Valine 1.184mg 1.397mg 0%
Histidine 0.888mg 0.874mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.05g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.038g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.014g 0.03g 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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is better in case of low diet
Rib eye steak Chicken thigh
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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%
Rib eye steak
33%
Chicken thigh
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Rib eye steak
42%
Chicken thigh

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak contains less Sodium (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.904g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh is cheaper (difference - $2)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Rib eye steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173392/nutrients
  2. Chicken thigh - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172387/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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