Rib eye steak vs. Chuck steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between rib eye steak and chuck steak?
- Rib eye steak is higher in vitamin B6, vitamin B2, and monounsaturated fat, yet chuck steak is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, phosphorus, and choline.
- Chuck steak's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 39% more.
- Rib eye steak has 2 times more vitamin B2 than chuck steak. While rib eye steak has 0.287mg of vitamin B2, chuck steak has only 0.191mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in chuck steak is lower.
We used Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip-on, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled and Beef, chuck eye steak, boneless, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled types 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 less SodiumSodium | -23.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +566.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +45.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +25% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +46.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +27% |
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 | +14.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +50.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +27.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +40.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +44.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +61.9% |
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:
24.98 g
Fats:
19.64 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
55.22 g
Other:
0.16 g
| Contains more OtherOther | +1500% |
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Protein
~24.98g
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Fats
~19.64g
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Carbs
~0g
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Water
~55.22g
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
8.66 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.457 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.81 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +11.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +26.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -10.6% |
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 |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.1µg | 3.03µg | 39% |
| Zinc | 5.91mg | 8.68mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.477mg | 0.373mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.287mg | 0.191mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 152mg | 193mg | 6% |
| Choline | 48.8mg | 79mg | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 9.684g | 8.66g | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.536mg | 0.752mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 29.7µg | 27.5µg | 4% |
| Iron | 2.24mg | 2.45mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 10.519g | 9.457g | 3% |
| Protein | 23.69g | 24.98g | 3% |
| Fats | 21.81g | 19.64g | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.08mg | 0.012mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 260mg | 325mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 80mg | 87mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.908mg | 4.663mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.027g | 0.81g | 1% |
| Calories | 291kcal | 277kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Sodium | 54mg | 71mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 16mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 7IU | 5IU | 0% |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 22mg | 0% |
| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.077mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 8µg | 7µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.071mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1.6µg | 0% |
| Folate | 6µg | 6µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 1.478g | 1.287g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.265mg | 0.281mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.116mg | 1.099mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.103mg | 1.062mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.041mg | 2.009mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.269mg | 2.184mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.641mg | 0.709mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.95mg | 0.951mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.184mg | 1.129mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.888mg | 0.809mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.038g | 0.041g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.014g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.024g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.7g | 0.619g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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%
55%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
65%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rib eye steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rib eye steak contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chuck steak is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.024g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chuck steak is relatively richer in minerals
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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)
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.