Steak vs Rib eye steak - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Steak and Rib eye steak
- Rib eye steak is richer than Steak in Monounsaturated Fat.
- Steak contains less Saturated Fat.
Food types used in this article are Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip off, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled and Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip-on, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled.
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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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
Equal in Calcium - 11
Equal in Iron - 2.24
Equal in Magnesium - 22
Equal in Phosphorus - 152
Equal in Potassium - 260
Equal in Sodium - 54
Equal in Zinc - 5.91
Equal in Copper - 0.08
Equal in Calcium - 11
Equal in Iron - 2.24
Equal in Magnesium - 22
Equal in Phosphorus - 152
Equal in Potassium - 260
Equal in Sodium - 54
Equal in Zinc - 5.91
Equal in Copper - 0.08
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Vitamin D
+100%
Equal in Vitamin A - 25
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.071
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.287
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.908
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.477
Equal in Folate - 6
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.1
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.6
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Vitamin D
+100%
Equal in Vitamin A - 25
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.071
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.287
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.908
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.477
Equal in Folate - 6
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.1
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.6
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Other
+5300%
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Fats
+14.7%
Equal in Protein - 23.69
Equal in Water - 54.49
Protein:
24.85 g
Fats:
19.02 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
55.59 g
Other:
0.54 g
Protein:
23.69 g
Fats:
21.81 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
54.49 g
Other:
0.01 g
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Other
+5300%
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Fats
+14.7%
Equal in Protein - 23.69
Equal in Water - 54.49
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-12.8%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+14.7%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+14.6%
Saturated Fat:
8.443 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
9.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.896 g
Saturated Fat:
9.684 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
10.519 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.027 g
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Saturated Fat
-12.8%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+14.7%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+14.6%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Saturated Fat |
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Rich in minerals |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in price |
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Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
Lower in glycemic index | Equal | ||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Protein | 24.85g | 23.69g |
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Fats | 19.02g | 21.81g |
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Calories | 271kcal | 291kcal |
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Calcium | 12mg | 11mg |
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Iron | 2.4mg | 2.24mg |
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Magnesium | 23mg | 22mg |
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Phosphorus | 163mg | 152mg |
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Potassium | 279mg | 260mg |
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Sodium | 58mg | 54mg |
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Zinc | 6.34mg | 5.91mg |
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Copper | 0.085mg | 0.08mg |
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Vitamin A | 25IU | 25IU | |
Vitamin A RAE | 7µg | 8µg |
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Vitamin E | 0.1mg |
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Vitamin D | 6IU | 7IU |
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Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0.2µg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.074mg | 0.071mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.301mg | 0.287mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 5.149mg | 4.908mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0.536mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.5mg | 0.477mg |
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Folate | 6µg | 6µg | |
Vitamin B12 | 2.2µg | 2.1µg |
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Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1.6µg | |
Tryptophan | 0.278mg | 0.265mg |
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Threonine | 1.171mg | 1.116mg |
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Isoleucine | 1.157mg | 1.103mg |
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Leucine | 2.142mg | 2.041mg |
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Lysine | 2.38mg | 2.269mg |
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Methionine | 0.672mg | 0.641mg |
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Phenylalanine | 0.997mg | 0.95mg |
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Valine | 1.242mg | 1.184mg |
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Histidine | 0.931mg | 0.888mg |
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Cholesterol | 78mg | 80mg |
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Trans Fat | 1.478g |
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Saturated Fat | 8.443g | 9.684g |
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Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0.001g | |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0.001g | |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0.013g | 0.014g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 9.171g | 10.519g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 0.896g | 1.027g |
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Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g |
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Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.7g |
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Omega-3 - ALA | 0.038g |
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Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.024g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?


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Low Fats diet |
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Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
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Low glycemic index diet | Equal |
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores show how much of your all daily needs across all vitamins or minerals this food would cover if you took three 100 grams servings of it (approximation of 3 serving sizes)
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
49%

50%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%

48%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Steak is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.241g)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?

Rib eye steak contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is cheaper?

Rib eye steak is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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 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.