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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" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Steak
Steak
0
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 3.6% 25% 90% 28% 173% 70% 7.6% 0% 173%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 3.3% 23% 84% 27% 161% 65% 7% 10% 162%
~equal in Magnesium ~22mg
~equal in Calcium ~11mg
~equal in Potassium ~260mg
~equal in Iron ~2.24mg
~equal in Copper ~0.08mg
~equal in Zinc ~5.91mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~152mg
~equal in Sodium ~54mg
~equal in Selenium ~29.7µg

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.
Steak
Steak
0
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 1.5% 0% 3% 19% 69% 97% 0% 115% 275% 4% 4.5% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 1.5% 2% 6% 18% 66% 92% 32% 110% 263% 4% 4.5% 27%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +100%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~25IU
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.071mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.287mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~4.908mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.477mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~2.1µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~1.6µg
~equal in Folate ~6µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Steak
Steak
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25% 19% 56%
Protein: 24.85 g
Fats: 19.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.59 g
Other: 0.54 g
24% 22% 54%
Protein: 23.69 g
Fats: 21.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 54.49 g
Other: 0.01 g
Contains more OtherOther +5300%
Contains more FatsFats +14.7%
~equal in Protein ~23.69g
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~54.49g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Steak
Steak
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46% 50% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.443 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.896 g
46% 50% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 9.684 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 10.519 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.027 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -12.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +14.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +14.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Steak Rib eye steak
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Steak Rib eye steak Opinion
Calories 271kcal 291kcal Rib eye steak
Protein 24.85g 23.69g Steak
Fats 19.02g 21.81g Rib eye steak
Cholesterol 78mg 80mg Steak
Vitamin D 6IU 7IU Rib eye steak
Magnesium 23mg 22mg Steak
Calcium 12mg 11mg Steak
Potassium 279mg 260mg Steak
Iron 2.4mg 2.24mg Steak
Copper 0.085mg 0.08mg Steak
Zinc 6.34mg 5.91mg Steak
Phosphorus 163mg 152mg Steak
Sodium 58mg 54mg Rib eye steak
Vitamin A 25IU 25IU
Vitamin A 7µg 8µg Rib eye steak
Vitamin E 0.1mg Rib eye steak
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.2µg Rib eye steak
Manganese 0.08mg Rib eye steak
Selenium 31.8µg 29.7µg Steak
Vitamin B1 0.074mg 0.071mg Steak
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 0.287mg Steak
Vitamin B3 5.149mg 4.908mg Steak
Vitamin B5 0.536mg Rib eye steak
Vitamin B6 0.5mg 0.477mg Steak
Vitamin B12 2.2µg 2.1µg Steak
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1.6µg
Folate 6µg 6µg
Trans Fat 1.478g Steak
Choline 48.8mg Rib eye steak
Saturated Fat 8.443g 9.684g Steak
Monounsaturated Fat 9.171g 10.519g Rib eye steak
Polyunsaturated fat 0.896g 1.027g Rib eye steak
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.265mg Steak
Threonine 1.171mg 1.116mg Steak
Isoleucine 1.157mg 1.103mg Steak
Leucine 2.142mg 2.041mg Steak
Lysine 2.38mg 2.269mg Steak
Methionine 0.672mg 0.641mg Steak
Phenylalanine 0.997mg 0.95mg Steak
Valine 1.242mg 1.184mg Steak
Histidine 0.931mg 0.888mg Steak
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.001g
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.001g
Omega-3 - ALA 0.038g Rib eye steak
Omega-3 - DPA 0.013g 0.014g Rib eye steak
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g Rib eye steak
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Rib eye steak
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.7g Rib eye steak

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Steak Rib eye steak
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
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%
Steak
48%
Rib eye steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Steak
56%
Rib eye steak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Steak
Steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Steak
Steak is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.241g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Steak
Steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Rib eye steak
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.

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. Steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172164/nutrients
  2. Rib eye steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173392/nutrients

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

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.