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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 Iron +157.5%
Contains less Sodium -27%
Contains more Zinc +87.6%
Contains more Manganese +700%
Contains more Calcium +409.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +58.6%
Contains more Potassium +21.2%
Contains more Copper +31.3%
Contains more Selenium +22.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 20
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 85% 16% 66% 23% 8% 162% 27% 11% 162%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 33% 15% 104% 28% 10% 86% 35% 2% 199%
Contains more Iron +157.5%
Contains less Sodium -27%
Contains more Zinc +87.6%
Contains more Manganese +700%
Contains more Calcium +409.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +58.6%
Contains more Potassium +21.2%
Contains more Copper +31.3%
Contains more Selenium +22.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 20

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +66.7%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +218.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +110%
Contains more Vitamin D +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +590.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +61.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +106%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.313
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.489
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 2% 6% 0% 18% 67% 93% 33% 111% 5% 263% 4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 30% 0% 123% 73% 149% 67% 113% 0% 83% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +66.7%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +218.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +110%
Contains more Vitamin D +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +590.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +61.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +106%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.313
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.489

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +52%
Contains more Water +12.8%
Contains more Other +4700%
Equal in Protein - 23.72
24% 22% 54%
Protein: 23.69 g
Fats: 21.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 54.49 g
Other: 0.01 g
24% 14% 61%
Protein: 23.72 g
Fats: 14.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 61.45 g
Other: 0.48 g
Contains more Fats +52%
Contains more Water +12.8%
Contains more Other +4700%
Equal in Protein - 23.72

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +115.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +84.4%
46% 50% 5%
Saturated Fat: 9.684 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.519 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.027 g
39% 44% 17%
Saturated Fat: 4.339 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.894 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +115.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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.
Rib eye steak Pork chop
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rib eye steak Pork chop Opinion
Protein 23.69g 23.72g Pork chop
Fats 21.81g 14.35g Rib eye steak
Calories 291kcal 231kcal Rib eye steak
Calcium 11mg 56mg Pork chop
Iron 2.24mg 0.87mg Rib eye steak
Magnesium 22mg 20mg Rib eye steak
Phosphorus 152mg 241mg Pork chop
Potassium 260mg 315mg Pork chop
Sodium 54mg 74mg Rib eye steak
Zinc 5.91mg 3.15mg Rib eye steak
Copper 0.08mg 0.105mg Pork chop
Manganese 0.08mg 0.01mg Rib eye steak
Selenium 29.7µg 36.4µg Pork chop
Vitamin A 25IU 15IU Rib eye steak
Vitamin A RAE 8µg 4µg Rib eye steak
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.21mg Pork chop
Vitamin D 7IU 40IU Pork chop
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1µg Pork chop
Vitamin B1 0.071mg 0.49mg Pork chop
Vitamin B2 0.287mg 0.313mg Pork chop
Vitamin B3 4.908mg 7.927mg Pork chop
Vitamin B5 0.536mg 1.104mg Pork chop
Vitamin B6 0.477mg 0.489mg Pork chop
Folate 6µg 0µg Rib eye steak
Vitamin B12 2.1µg 0.66µg Rib eye steak
Vitamin K 1.6µg 0µg Rib eye steak
Tryptophan 0.265mg 0.282mg Pork chop
Threonine 1.116mg 1.043mg Rib eye steak
Isoleucine 1.103mg 1.123mg Pork chop
Leucine 2.041mg 1.952mg Rib eye steak
Lysine 2.269mg 2.109mg Rib eye steak
Methionine 0.641mg 0.65mg Pork chop
Phenylalanine 0.95mg 0.985mg Pork chop
Valine 1.184mg 1.2mg Pork chop
Histidine 0.888mg 0.965mg Pork chop
Cholesterol 80mg 78mg Pork chop
Trans Fat 1.478g 0.066g Pork chop
Saturated Fat 9.684g 4.339g Pork chop
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.001g
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Rib eye steak
Omega-3 - DPA 0.014g 0.011g Rib eye steak
Monounsaturated Fat 10.519g 4.887g Rib eye steak
Polyunsaturated fat 1.027g 1.894g Pork chop
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0.065g Pork chop
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.7g 0.922g Pork chop
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Pork chop
Omega-3 - ALA 0.038g 0.065g Pork chop
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g Rib eye steak

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Rib eye steak Pork chop
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
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
50%
Rib eye steak
53%
Pork chop
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Rib eye steak
53%
Pork chop

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork chop
Pork chop is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork chop
Pork chop is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.345g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork chop
Pork chop is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
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.
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. Pork chop - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167824/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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