Steak vs. Beef ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between steak and beef ribs
- Steak has more vitamin B6, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, and zinc; however, beef ribs are higher in vitamin B12 and monounsaturated fat.
- Steak covers your daily need for vitamin B6, 21% more than beef ribs.
- Steak has 2 times more vitamin B2 than beef ribs. While steak has 0.301mg of vitamin B2, beef ribs have only 0.19mg.
- Steak has less saturated fat.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip off, separable lean,, and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled and Beef, rib, large end (ribs 6-9), separable lean,, and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, choice, cooked, roasted.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +15% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +20% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -9.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +50% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +58.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +41.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +117.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +16.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +20.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +60.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +13% |
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Protein
~22.8g
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Carbs
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -31.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +42.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +17.2% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.5mg | 0.23mg | 21% |
| Selenium | 31.8µg | 21.2µg | 19% |
| Fats | 19.02g | 30.49g | 18% |
| Saturated fat | 8.443g | 12.29g | 17% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.171g | 13.04g | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.149mg | 3.64mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.301mg | 0.19mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.37mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.2µg | 2.33µg | 5% |
| Calories | 271kcal | 372kcal | 5% |
| Zinc | 6.34mg | 5.76mg | 5% |
| Protein | 24.85g | 22.8g | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 78mg | 85mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.896g | 1.05g | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 163mg | 172mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1% | |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 20mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 6IU | 1% | |
| Iron | 2.4mg | 2.33mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.013mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 10mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 279mg | 290mg | 0% |
| Copper | 0.085mg | 0.088mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 58mg | 64mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.074mg | 0.07mg | 0% |
| Folate | 6µg | 7µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.278mg | 0.255mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.171mg | 0.996mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.157mg | 1.025mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.142mg | 1.802mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.38mg | 1.897mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.672mg | 0.584mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.997mg | 0.89mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.242mg | 1.109mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.931mg | 0.781mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.013g | N/A |
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
45%
39%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Steak contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Steak is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.847g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Steak is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef ribs is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef ribs is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
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.