Rib eye steak vs. Egg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between rib eye steak and eggs?
- Rib eye steak is richer in zinc, vitamin B12, vitamin B3, and vitamin B6, while eggs are higher in copper, choline, vitamin B2, and vitamin B5.
- Eggs' daily need coverage for copper is 213% higher.
- Eggs have 77 times less vitamin B3 than rib eye steak. Rib eye steak has 4.908mg of vitamin B3, while eggs have 0.064mg.
- Eggs are lower in saturated fat.
We used Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip-on, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled and Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +120% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +106.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +88.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +462.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -56.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +207.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +354.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +2400% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +13.2% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +7568.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +294.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +89.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +433.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1762.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +930% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +1000% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +78.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +160.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +633.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +502% |
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:
12.58 g
Fats:
10.61 g
Carbs:
1.12 g
Water:
74.62 g
Other:
1.07 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +88.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +105.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +36.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +10600% |
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
3.267 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.414 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +158% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -66.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +37.7% |
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.08mg | 2mg | 213% |
| Cholesterol | 80mg | 373mg | 98% |
| Choline | 48.8mg | 293.8mg | 45% |
| Zinc | 5.91mg | 1.05mg | 44% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.1µg | 1.11µg | 41% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.908mg | 0.064mg | 30% |
| Saturated fat | 9.684g | 3.267g | 29% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.477mg | 0.121mg | 27% |
| Protein | 23.69g | 12.58g | 22% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.536mg | 1.398mg | 17% |
| Fats | 21.81g | 10.61g | 17% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.287mg | 0.513mg | 17% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 10.519g | 4.077g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 8µg | 149µg | 16% |
| Iron | 2.24mg | 1.19mg | 13% |
| Folate | 6µg | 44µg | 10% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 2.2µg | 10% |
| Vitamin D | 7IU | 87IU | 10% |
| Calories | 291kcal | 155kcal | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 1.03mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 260mg | 126mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 50mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 54mg | 124mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 152mg | 172mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 10mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.027g | 1.414g | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.08mg | 0.026mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 29.7µg | 30.8µg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 0.3µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0g | 1.12g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 1.12g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 1.12g | N/A |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.071mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 1.478g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.265mg | 0.153mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.116mg | 0.604mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.103mg | 0.686mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.041mg | 1.075mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.269mg | 0.904mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.641mg | 0.392mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.95mg | 0.668mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.184mg | 0.767mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.888mg | 0.298mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0.038g | 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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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%
53%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
103%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rib eye steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 293mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rib eye steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rib eye steak contains less Sodium (difference - 70mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Egg is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.417g)
Which food is cheaper?
Egg is cheaper (difference - $1)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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