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Rib eye steak vs. Fillet — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between rib eye steak and fillet

  • Rib eye steak has more selenium and zinc, while fillet has more copper, vitamin B12, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, and phosphorus.
  • Fillet's daily need coverage for copper is 94% higher.
  • Fillet contains 30 times less selenium than rib eye steak. Rib eye steak contains 29.7µg of selenium, while fillet contains 1µg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in fillet is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip-on, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled and Vegetarian fillets.

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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%
Fillet
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 29% 53% 75% 308% 38% 193% 64% 0% 5.5%
Contains more IronIron +12%
Contains more ZincZinc +322.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2870%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +763.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +130.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +1056.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +196.1%
~equal in Magnesium ~23mg

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%
Fillet
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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% 69% 0% 275% 208% 225% 0% 346% 525% 0% 77% 45%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +3350%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1449.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +213.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +144.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +214.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +100%
Contains more FolateFolate +1600%
Contains more CholineCholine +68%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
Fillet
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23% 18% 9% 45% 5%
Protein: 23 g
Fats: 18 g
Carbs: 9 g
Water: 45 g
Other: 5 g
Contains more FatsFats +21.2%
Contains more WaterWater +21.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +49900%
~equal in Protein ~23g

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
Fillet
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17% 26% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.849 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.376 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 9.332 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +140.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -70.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +808.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rib eye steak Fillet DV% diff.
Copper 0.08mg 0.925mg 94%
Vitamin B12 2.1µg 4.2µg 88%
Vitamin B1 0.071mg 1.1mg 86%
Vitamin B6 0.477mg 1.5mg 79%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.027g 9.332g 55%
Selenium 29.7µg 1µg 52%
Vitamin B2 0.287mg 0.9mg 47%
Vitamin B3 4.908mg 12mg 44%
Phosphorus 152mg 450mg 43%
Zinc 5.91mg 1.4mg 41%
Saturated fat 9.684g 2.849g 31%
Cholesterol 80mg 0mg 27%
Folate 6µg 102µg 24%
Fiber 0g 6.1g 24%
Vitamin E 0.1mg 3.45mg 22%
Sodium 54mg 490mg 19%
Monounsaturated fat 10.519g 4.376g 15%
Vitamin B5 0.536mg 11%
Potassium 260mg 600mg 10%
Calcium 11mg 95mg 8%
Choline 48.8mg 82mg 6%
Fats 21.81g 18g 6%
Manganese 0.08mg 3%
Iron 2.24mg 2mg 3%
Carbs 0g 9g 3%
Vitamin A 8µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin D 7IU 0IU 1%
Protein 23.69g 23g 1%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 0µg 1%
Calories 291kcal 290kcal 0%
Net carbs 0g 2.9g N/A
Magnesium 22mg 23mg 0%
Sugar 0g 0.8g N/A
Trans fat 1.478g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.265mg 0%
Threonine 1.116mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.103mg 0%
Leucine 2.041mg 0%
Lysine 2.269mg 0%
Methionine 0.641mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.95mg 0%
Valine 1.184mg 0%
Histidine 0.888mg 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 Fillet
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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
136%
Fillet
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Rib eye steak
78%
Fillet

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak contains less Sodium (difference - 436mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fillet
Fillet is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 80mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fillet
Fillet is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.835g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fillet
Fillet is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Fillet - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169068/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.