Beef vs Beef
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Beef, rib, whole (ribs 6-12), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, prime, raw is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Beef 355
Beef 509
Protein (g)
Beef 16.1
Beef 11.3
Carbs (g)
Beef 0
Beef 0.390
Fat (g)
Beef 31.7
Beef 51.4
Fiber (g)
Beef 0
Beef 0
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Beef, rib, whole (ribs 6-12), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, prime, raw — 16.1g vs 11.3g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Beef, rib, whole (ribs 6-12), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, prime, raw — 355 vs 509 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Beef, rib, whole (ribs 6-12), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, prime, raw scores higher in more vitamins and minerals per 100g, though both foods can be part of a healthy diet.
Full Nutrition Comparison
All values per 100g edible portion. Green = Food A higher · Blue = Food B higher
| Nutrient | Beef | Beef | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 355 kcal | 509 kcal | -30% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 51.5 g | 36.5 g | +41% |
| Protein | 16.1 g | 11.3 g | +43% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 31.7 g | 51.4 g | -38% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 0 g | 0.390 g | -100% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 13.2 g | 22.6 g | -42% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 13.8 g | 21.4 g | -36% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | — | 2.76 g | |
| Cholesterol | 72.0 mg | 66.0 mg | +9% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.080 mg | — | |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.130 mg | — | |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 2.75 mg | — | |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.300 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.310 mg | — | |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 5.00 ug | — | |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | — | |
| Choline, total | 67.5 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 2.76 ug | — | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | — | 36.0 ug | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 9.00 mg | 6.00 mg | +50% |
| Iron, Fe | 1.70 mg | 0.950 mg | +79% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 16.0 mg | — | |
| Phosphorus, P | 152 mg | — | |
| Potassium, K | 263 mg | — | |
| Sodium, Na | 53.0 mg | 36.0 mg | +47% |
| Zinc, Zn | 3.60 mg | — | |
| Copper, Cu | 0.057 mg | — | |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.011 mg | — | |
| Selenium, Se | 20.7 ug | — | |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 1485 kj | 2130 kj | -30% |
| Ash | 0.760 g | 0.420 g | +81% |
| Total Sugars | — | 0 g | |
| Sucrose | — | 0 g | |
| Glucose | — | 0 g | |
| Fructose | — | 0 g | |
| Lactose | — | 0 g | |
| Maltose | — | 0 g | |
| Galactose | — | 0 g | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 5.00 ug | — | |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 5.00 ug | — | |
| Betaine | 9.90 mg | — | |
| Retinol | — | 36.0 ug | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 0 IU | 121 IU | -100% |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0.110 g | 0.028 g | +293% |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0.070 g | 0.043 g | +63% |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 1.03 g | 1.71 g | -40% |
| SFA 15:0 (Pentadecanoic acid) | — | 0.312 g | |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 7.82 g | 12.4 g | -37% |
| SFA 17:0 (Margaric acid) | — | 0.625 g | |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 3.99 g | 7.39 g | -46% |
| SFA 20:0 (Arachidic acid) | — | 0.092 g | |
| SFA 22:0 (Behenic acid) | — | 0.041 g | |
| SFA 24:0 (Lignoceric acid) | — | 0.007 g | |
| MUFA 14:1 (Myristoleic acid) | — | 0.482 g | |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 1.57 g | 1.72 g | -9% |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 12.0 g | 19.2 g | -38% |
| MUFA 18:1 c (Omega-9, Oleic acid — cis) | — | 17.1 g | |
| MUFA 18:1 t n-7 (Omega-7, Vaccenic acid — trans) | — | 1.70 g | |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0.050 g | 0.067 g | -25% |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 1.15 g | 1.42 g | -19% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.750 g | 1.02 g | -26% |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 (Omega-6, LA — Linoleic acid) | — | 0.372 g | |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.370 g | 0.288 g | +28% |
| PUFA 18:3 n-3 (Omega-3, ALA — Alpha-linolenic acid) | — | 0.191 g | |
| PUFA 18:3i | — | 0.097 g | |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | — | 0.022 g | |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 (Omega-6, Eicosadienoic acid) | — | 0.007 g | |
| PUFA 20:3 (DGLA family — Dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid) | — | 0.007 g | |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0.030 g | 0.021 g | +43% |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | — | 0.011 g | |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | — | 0.043 g | |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic | — | 2.02 g | |
| TFA 18:1 t | — | 2.02 g | |
| TFA 18:2 t not further defined | — | 0.648 g | |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic | — | 0.745 g | |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.181 g | — | |
| Threonine (EAA) | 0.705 g | — | |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.726 g | — | |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.28 g | — | |
| Lysine (EAA) | 1.34 g | — | |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.413 g | — | |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.181 g | — | |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 0.630 g | — | |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 0.543 g | — | |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.785 g | — | |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 1.02 g | — | |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.553 g | — | |
| Alanine | 0.974 g | — | |
| Aspartic acid | 1.48 g | — | |
| Glutamic acid | 2.43 g | — | |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 0.881 g | — | |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 0.713 g | — | |
| Serine | 0.618 g | — | |
* All values per 100g edible portion. Source: USDA SR Legacy and USDA SR Legacy. Diff column shows percentage difference relative to Food B.
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Dig deeper — biggest differences
Iron, Fe +79% in Beef, rib, whole (ribs 6-12), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, prime, raw Calcium, Ca +50% in Beef, rib, whole (ribs 6-12), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, prime, raw Sodium, Na +47% in Beef, rib, whole (ribs 6-12), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, prime, raw Protein +43% in Beef, rib, whole (ribs 6-12), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, prime, raw
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