Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

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

Compare

Summary of differences between rib eye steak and lamb shoulder

  • Rib eye steak has more vitamin B6, zinc, selenium, and monounsaturated fat; however, lamb shoulder is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B3, and polyunsaturated fat.
  • Rib eye steak covers your daily need for vitamin B6, 27% more than lamb shoulder.
  • Lamb shoulder has less saturated fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip-on, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled and Lamb, domestic, shoulder, arm, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted.

Infographic

Rib eye steak vs Lamb shoulder infographic
Infographic link

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% 5.4% 23% 76% 38% 122% 78% 8.5% 2.7% 139%
Contains more ZincZinc +31.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -16.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +281%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +16.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +63.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +41.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +20.4%
~equal in Magnesium ~23mg
~equal in Potassium ~259mg
~equal in Iron ~2.03mg

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% 2.8% 0% 23% 58% 125% 43% 28% 319% 0% 15% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +14.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +297.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +40%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +26.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +35.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +32.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +21.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +233.3%
~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
23% 20% 56%
Protein: 22.53 g
Fats: 20.24 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.92 g
Other: 1.31 g
Contains more OtherOther +13000%
~equal in Protein ~22.53g
~equal in Fats ~20.24g
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~55.92g

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% 45% 9%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.74 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.61 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +26.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +56.8%
~equal in Saturated fat ~8.74g

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 shoulder
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 shoulder DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 0.477mg 0.12mg 27%
Vitamin B12 2.1µg 2.55µg 19%
Zinc 5.91mg 4.48mg 13%
Vitamin B3 4.908mg 6.66mg 11%
Choline 48.8mg 9%
Selenium 29.7µg 25.4µg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 10.519g 8.3g 6%
Phosphorus 152mg 183mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.027g 1.61g 4%
Cholesterol 80mg 92mg 4%
Copper 0.08mg 0.113mg 4%
Saturated fat 9.684g 8.74g 4%
Folate 6µg 20µg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.536mg 0.71mg 3%
Iron 2.24mg 2.03mg 3%
Manganese 0.08mg 0.021mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.287mg 0.25mg 3%
Protein 23.69g 22.53g 2%
Fats 21.81g 20.24g 2%
Vitamin B1 0.071mg 0.09mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1%
Calories 291kcal 279kcal 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin A 8µg 0µg 1%
Calcium 11mg 18mg 1%
Vitamin D 7IU 1%
Magnesium 22mg 23mg 0%
Potassium 260mg 259mg 0%
Sodium 54mg 65mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.14mg 0%
Trans fat 1.478g N/A
Tryptophan 0.265mg 0.263mg 0%
Threonine 1.116mg 0.964mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.103mg 1.087mg 0%
Leucine 2.041mg 1.753mg 0%
Lysine 2.269mg 1.99mg 0%
Methionine 0.641mg 0.578mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.95mg 0.917mg 0%
Valine 1.184mg 1.216mg 0%
Histidine 0.888mg 0.714mg 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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Rib eye steak Lamb shoulder
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

People also compare

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 shoulder
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Rib eye steak
51%
Lamb shoulder

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.944g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
?
The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
?
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?
?
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 shoulder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174329/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.