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.
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 | +14.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +100% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
| 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
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
8.443 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.896 g
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.
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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 Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.536mg | 11% | |
| Choline | 48.8mg | 9% | |
| Saturated fat | 8.443g | 9.684g | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.2µg | 2.1µg | 4% |
| Fats | 19.02g | 21.81g | 4% |
| Zinc | 6.34mg | 5.91mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 31.8µg | 29.7µg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.08mg | 3% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.171g | 10.519g | 3% |
| Protein | 24.85g | 23.69g | 2% |
| Iron | 2.4mg | 2.24mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.5mg | 0.477mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 163mg | 152mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.149mg | 4.908mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.896g | 1.027g | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.301mg | 0.287mg | 1% |
| Calories | 271kcal | 291kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 1% | |
| Copper | 0.085mg | 0.08mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 279mg | 260mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 78mg | 80mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 6IU | 7IU | 0% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 22mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 11mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 58mg | 54mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 8µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.074mg | 0.071mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1.6µg | 0% |
| Folate | 6µg | 6µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 1.478g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.278mg | 0.265mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.171mg | 1.116mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.157mg | 1.103mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.142mg | 2.041mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.38mg | 2.269mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.672mg | 0.641mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.997mg | 0.95mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.242mg | 1.184mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.931mg | 0.888mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.038g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.013g | 0.014g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.024g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.7g | 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%
48%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
56%
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.