Beef Ribeye Steak (USDA Choice)
Fresh Meats & Poultry · 9 specs
Direct Answer
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.
Source: USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID: 170273) · Last reviewed Aug 28, 2026
Specs
| Energy / Calories | 250 kcal |
| Protein | 19.3 g |
| Total Fat | 19.1 g |
| Saturated Fat | 7.80 g |
| Cholesterol | 78.0 mg |
| Heme Iron | 2.10 mg |
| Sodium | 54.0 mg |
| Potassium | 302 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) |
Intramuscular Marbling & Palatability
The Spinalis dorsi ('ribeye cap') contains oleic monounsaturated fatty acids that melt during searing, lubricating muscle fibers and delivering intense beef flavor.
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