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Rib eye steak vs. Corned beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between rib eye steak and corned beef

  • Rib eye steak is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B6, zinc, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2, yet corned beef is richer in copper and selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for sodium for corned beef is 40% higher.
  • Rib eye steak contains 2 times more vitamin B6 than corned beef. Rib eye steak contains 0.477mg of vitamin B6, while corned beef contains 0.23mg.
  • Corned beef contains less saturated fat.

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 Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, cooked.

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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 8.6% 2.4% 13% 70% 51% 125% 54% 127% 2.9% 179%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +83.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +37.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +79.3%
Contains more IronIron +20.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +29%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +21.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +263.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +92.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +10.4%

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% 3.2% 1.5% 6.5% 39% 57% 25% 53% 204% 3.8% 4.5% 38%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +173.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +68.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +62%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +27.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +107.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +28.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +60%
Contains more CholineCholine +41.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~1.5µg
~equal in Folate ~6µg

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
18% 19% 60% 3%
Protein: 18.17 g
Fats: 18.98 g
Carbs: 0.47 g
Water: 59.79 g
Other: 2.59 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +30.4%
Contains more FatsFats +14.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +25800%
~equal in Water ~59.79g

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
39% 57% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.34 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.67 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +14.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +53.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -34.5%

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 Corned beef
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rib eye steak Corned beef DV% diff.
Sodium 54mg 973mg 40%
Vitamin B12 2.1µg 1.63µg 20%
Vitamin B6 0.477mg 0.23mg 19%
Saturated fat 9.684g 6.34g 15%
Vitamin B3 4.908mg 3.03mg 12%
Zinc 5.91mg 4.58mg 12%
Protein 23.69g 18.17g 11%
Vitamin B2 0.287mg 0.17mg 9%
Copper 0.08mg 0.154mg 8%
Selenium 29.7µg 32.8µg 6%
Cholesterol 80mg 98mg 6%
Iron 2.24mg 1.86mg 5%
Phosphorus 152mg 125mg 4%
Choline 48.8mg 69.2mg 4%
Fats 21.81g 18.98g 4%
Vitamin B1 0.071mg 0.026mg 4%
Potassium 260mg 145mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 10.519g 9.22g 3%
Manganese 0.08mg 0.022mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.536mg 0.42mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.027g 0.67g 2%
Calories 291kcal 251kcal 2%
Magnesium 22mg 12mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin A 8µg 0µg 1%
Carbs 0g 0.47g 0%
Net carbs 0g 0.47g N/A
Vitamin D 7IU 4IU 0%
Calcium 11mg 8mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.16mg 0%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1.5µg 0%
Folate 6µg 6µg 0%
Trans fat 1.478g N/A
Tryptophan 0.265mg 0.119mg 0%
Threonine 1.116mg 0.726mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.103mg 0.827mg 0%
Leucine 2.041mg 1.445mg 0%
Lysine 2.269mg 1.536mg 0%
Methionine 0.641mg 0.473mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.95mg 0.718mg 0%
Valine 1.184mg 0.901mg 0%
Histidine 0.888mg 0.58mg 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Rib eye steak Corned beef
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%
Corned beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Rib eye steak
63%
Corned beef

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak contains less Sodium (difference - 919mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.344g)
Which food is cheaper?
Corned beef
Corned beef 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)

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. Corned beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170200/nutrients

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

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.