Rib eye steak vs. Pork chop — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Rib eye steak and Pork chop?
- Rib eye steak is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Iron, yet Pork chop is higher in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Selenium, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin D.
- Rib eye steak's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 60% more.
- Rib eye steak has 3 times more Iron than Pork chop. While Rib eye steak has 2.24mg of Iron, Pork chop has only 0.87mg.
- The amount of Saturated Fat in Pork chop is lower.
We used Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip-on, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled and Pork, fresh, loin, blade (chops), bone-in, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled types 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 | +157.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +87.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -27% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +700% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +409.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +21.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +31.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +58.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +22.6% |
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 AVitamin A | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +218.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +110% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +590.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +61.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +106% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +38.3% |
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:
23.72 g
Fats:
14.35 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
61.45 g
Other:
0.48 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +52% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +12.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +4700% |
~equal in
Protein
~23.72g
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Carbs
~0g
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
4.339 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
4.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.894 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +115.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -55.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +84.4% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 291kcal | 231kcal |
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| Protein | 23.69g | 23.72g |
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| Fats | 21.81g | 14.35g |
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| Cholesterol | 80mg | 78mg |
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| Vitamin D | 7IU | 40IU |
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| Magnesium | 22mg | 20mg |
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| Calcium | 11mg | 56mg |
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| Potassium | 260mg | 315mg |
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| Iron | 2.24mg | 0.87mg |
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| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.105mg |
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| Zinc | 5.91mg | 3.15mg |
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| Phosphorus | 152mg | 241mg |
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| Sodium | 54mg | 74mg |
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| Vitamin A | 25IU | 15IU |
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| Vitamin A | 8µg | 4µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 0.21mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1µg |
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| Manganese | 0.08mg | 0.01mg |
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| Selenium | 29.7µg | 36.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.071mg | 0.49mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.287mg | 0.313mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.908mg | 7.927mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.536mg | 1.104mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.477mg | 0.489mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.1µg | 0.66µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 0µg |
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| Folate | 6µg | 0µg |
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| Trans Fat | 1.478g | 0.066g |
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| Choline | 48.8mg | 67.5mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 9.684g | 4.339g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 10.519g | 4.887g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.027g | 1.894g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.265mg | 0.282mg |
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| Threonine | 1.116mg | 1.043mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.103mg | 1.123mg |
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| Leucine | 2.041mg | 1.952mg |
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| Lysine | 2.269mg | 2.109mg |
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| Methionine | 0.641mg | 0.65mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.95mg | 0.985mg |
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| Valine | 1.184mg | 1.2mg |
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| Histidine | 0.888mg | 0.965mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0.001g | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.038g | 0.065g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.014g | 0.011g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.003g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.024g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g | 0.065g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.7g | 0.922g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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%
52%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
53%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rib eye steak contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork chop is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork chop is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.345g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork chop is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork chop is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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.