Rib eye steak vs. Pork leg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Rib eye steak and Pork leg
- Rib eye steak is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, and Monounsaturated Fat, yet Pork leg is higher in Vitamin B1, and Phosphorus.
- Rib eye steak covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 61% more than Pork leg.
- Rib eye steak contains 3 times more Zinc than Pork leg. While Rib eye steak contains 5.91mg of Zinc, Pork leg contains only 1.93mg.
- The amount of Saturated Fat in Pork leg is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip-on, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled and Pork, fresh, leg (ham), whole, separable lean and fat, raw.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +120% |
| Contains more IronIron | +163.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +23.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +206.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +247.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +21.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +30.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -13% |
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 | +257.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +43.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +19% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +936.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +27.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +16.7% |
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:
17.43 g
Fats:
18.87 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
62.47 g
Other:
1.23 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +35.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +15.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +14.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +12200% |
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Carbs
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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
6.54 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
8.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.01 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +25.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -32.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +95.7% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 291kcal | 245kcal |
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| Protein | 23.69g | 17.43g |
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| Fats | 21.81g | 18.87g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.7mg |
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| Cholesterol | 80mg | 73mg |
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| Vitamin D | 7IU | 20IU |
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| Magnesium | 22mg | 20mg |
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| Calcium | 11mg | 5mg |
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| Potassium | 260mg | 315mg |
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| Iron | 2.24mg | 0.85mg |
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| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.065mg |
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| Zinc | 5.91mg | 1.93mg |
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| Phosphorus | 152mg | 199mg |
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| Sodium | 54mg | 47mg |
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| Vitamin A | 25IU | 7IU |
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| Vitamin A | 8µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.1mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 0.5µg |
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| Manganese | 0.08mg | 0.023mg |
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| Selenium | 29.7µg | 29.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.071mg | 0.736mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.287mg | 0.2mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.908mg | 4.574mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.536mg | 0.685mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.477mg | 0.401mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.1µg | 0.63µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.6µg |
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| Folate | 6µg | 7µg |
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| Trans Fat | 1.478g |
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| Choline | 48.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 9.684g | 6.54g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 10.519g | 8.38g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.027g | 2.01g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.265mg | 0.208mg |
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| Threonine | 1.116mg | 0.776mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.103mg | 0.787mg |
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| Leucine | 2.041mg | 1.376mg |
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| Lysine | 2.269mg | 1.55mg |
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| Methionine | 0.641mg | 0.444mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.95mg | 0.689mg |
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| Valine | 1.184mg | 0.931mg |
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| Histidine | 0.888mg | 0.659mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.038g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.014g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.024g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.7g |
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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%
42%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
40%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rib eye steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork leg contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork leg is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.144g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork 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 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.