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Rib eye steak vs. Lamb leg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are rib eye steak and lamb leg different?

  • Rib eye steak is richer in vitamin B6, zinc, selenium, iron, and monounsaturated fat, while lamb leg is higher in vitamin B12 and vitamin B3.
  • Rib eye steak covers your daily need for vitamin B6, 25% more than lamb leg.
  • Rib eye steak contains 2 times more zinc than lamb leg. Rib eye steak contains 5.91mg of zinc, while lamb leg contains 3.32mg.
  • Lamb leg is lower in saturated fat.

Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip-on, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled and Lamb, domestic, leg, whole (shank and sirloin), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, raw types were used 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.
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 16% 2.7% 22% 62% 38% 91% 73% 7.3% 2.6% 113%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +22.2%
Contains more IronIron +34.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +78%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +300%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +43.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +41.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +11.8%
~equal in Magnesium ~23mg
~equal in Potassium ~249mg
~equal in Sodium ~56mg

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% 4.2% 0% 33% 53% 117% 41% 35% 313% 0% 14% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +24.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +218%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +110%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +83.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +27.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +28.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +19%
Contains more FolateFolate +216.7%
~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
18% 17% 64%
Protein: 17.91 g
Fats: 17.07 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.32 g
Other: 0.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +32.3%
Contains more FatsFats +27.8%
Contains more WaterWater +18%
Contains more OtherOther +6900%
~equal in Carbs ~0g

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
47% 44% 9%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.43 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.35 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +50.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -23.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +31.5%

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 Lamb leg
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Lamb leg DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 0.477mg 0.15mg 25%
Zinc 5.91mg 3.32mg 24%
Vitamin B12 2.1µg 2.5µg 17%
Selenium 29.7µg 20.7µg 16%
Protein 23.69g 17.91g 12%
Saturated fat 9.684g 7.43g 10%
Monounsaturated fat 10.519g 7g 9%
Choline 48.8mg 9%
Vitamin B3 4.908mg 6.26mg 8%
Iron 2.24mg 1.66mg 7%
Fats 21.81g 17.07g 7%
Vitamin B1 0.071mg 0.13mg 5%
Copper 0.08mg 0.113mg 4%
Cholesterol 80mg 69mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.287mg 0.23mg 4%
Folate 6µg 19µg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.536mg 0.69mg 3%
Calories 291kcal 230kcal 3%
Manganese 0.08mg 0.02mg 3%
Phosphorus 152mg 170mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.027g 1.35g 2%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.21mg 1%
Vitamin A 8µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1%
Vitamin D 7IU 1%
Magnesium 22mg 23mg 0%
Calcium 11mg 9mg 0%
Potassium 260mg 249mg 0%
Sodium 54mg 56mg 0%
Trans fat 1.478g N/A
Tryptophan 0.265mg 0.209mg 0%
Threonine 1.116mg 0.767mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.103mg 0.864mg 0%
Leucine 2.041mg 1.393mg 0%
Lysine 2.269mg 1.582mg 0%
Methionine 0.641mg 0.46mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.95mg 0.729mg 0%
Valine 1.184mg 0.967mg 0%
Histidine 0.888mg 0.567mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.038g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.014g 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 Lamb leg
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
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
47%
Lamb leg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Rib eye steak
43%
Lamb leg

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb leg
Lamb leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb leg
Lamb leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lamb leg
Lamb leg is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.254g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb leg
Lamb leg 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. Lamb leg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174311/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.