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Side-by-Side Comparison Fresh Meats & Poultry

Beef Ribeye Steak (USDA Choice) vs. Ground Beef (90/10 Sirloin)

Comparing 2 standards across 9 specifications. 9 key differences identified.

Comparing:
Beef Ribeye Steak (USDA Choice)
Ground Beef (90/10 Sirloin)

Beef ribeye (Longissimus dorsi / Spinalis) is a prized beef cut with rich intramuscular marbling. Per 100g raw (separable lean & fat, trimmed to 0"), it provides 250 kcal, 19.3g protein, 19.1g total fat (7.8g saturated), and 2.1mg bioavailable heme iron.

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Ground beef 90/10 is extra-lean ground meat. Per 100g raw, it delivers 176 kcal, 20.0g protein, 10.0g total fat (4.1g saturated), 62mg cholesterol, and 2.2mg heme iron, offering a high-protein lower-calorie beef option.

View full Ground Beef (90/10 Sirloin) spec sheet →

Specification Comparison Table

9 Parameters
Parameter / Spec
Energy / Calories
250 kcal 176 kcal
Protein
19.3 g 20.0 g
Total Fat
19.1 g 10.0 g
Saturated Fat
7.80 g 4.10 g
Cholesterol
78.0 mg 62.0 mg
Heme Iron
2.10 mg 2.20 mg
Sodium
54.0 mg 63.0 mg
Potassium
302 mg 318 mg
USDA Safe Internal Temp
63°C (145°F) with 3-min rest (Medium-rare, ~54°C/130°F, is common restaurant practice but is below the official USDA minimum) 71°C (160°F)