Rib eye steak vs. Meatball — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Rib eye steak and Meatball different?
- Rib eye steak is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3, however, Meatball is richer in Phosphorus, Fiber, and Manganese.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Rib eye steak is 46% higher.
- Rib eye steak contains 4 times more Zinc than Meatball. While Rib eye steak contains 5.91mg of Zinc, Meatball contains only 1.66mg.
- Meatball has less Saturated Fat.
Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip-on, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled and Meatballs, frozen, Italian style are the varieties 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.
| Contains more IronIron | +26.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +256% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +94.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +40.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +627.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +13.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +53.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +57.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +252.5% |
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 DVitamin D | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +24.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +57.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +136.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +110% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +192% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +320% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +91.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +72.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +412.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +500% |
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:
14.4 g
Fats:
22.21 g
Carbs:
8.06 g
Water:
53.67 g
Other:
1.66 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +64.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +16500% |
~equal in
Fats
~22.21g
~equal in
Water
~53.67g
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
7.627 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
9.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.346 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +14.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -21.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +225.8% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 291kcal | 286kcal |
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| Protein | 23.69g | 14.4g |
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| Fats | 21.81g | 22.21g |
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| Net carbs | 0g | 5.76g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 8.06g |
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| Cholesterol | 80mg | 66mg |
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| Vitamin D | 7IU | 2IU |
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| Magnesium | 22mg | 31mg |
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| Calcium | 11mg | 80mg |
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| Potassium | 260mg | 296mg |
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| Iron | 2.24mg | 1.77mg |
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| Sugar | 0g | 3.47g |
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| Fiber | 0g | 2.3g |
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| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.123mg |
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| Zinc | 5.91mg | 1.66mg |
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| Starch | 2.25g |
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| Phosphorus | 152mg | 239mg |
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| Sodium | 54mg | 666mg |
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| Vitamin A | 25IU | 73IU |
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| Vitamin A | 8µg | 22µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 0.42mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 0.1µg |
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| Manganese | 0.08mg | 0.282mg |
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| Selenium | 29.7µg | 15.3µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.071mg | 0.136mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.287mg | 0.23mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.908mg | 3.108mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.536mg | 0.924mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.477mg | 0.202mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.1µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 8.2µg |
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| Folate | 6µg | 36µg |
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| Trans Fat | 1.478g | 0.577g |
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| Choline | 48.8mg | 45.2mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 9.684g | 7.627g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 10.519g | 9.188g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.027g | 3.346g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.265mg |
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| Threonine | 1.116mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.103mg |
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| Leucine | 2.041mg |
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| Lysine | 2.269mg |
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| Methionine | 0.641mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.95mg |
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| Valine | 1.184mg |
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| Histidine | 0.888mg |
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| Fructose | 0.21g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0.005g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0.004g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.038g | 0.163g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.014g | 0.013g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.012g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.024g | 0.022g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g | 0.07g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.7g | 2.815g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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%
35%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
53%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rib eye steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rib eye steak contains less Sodium (difference - 612mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Meatball is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Meatball is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.057g)
Which food is cheaper?
Meatball is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Meatball is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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.