Ribeye Steak vs Salmon
Side-by-side nutrition comparison per serving. See which fits your goals better.
Short answer
Salmon has more protein than Ribeye Steak: 20.4g vs 18.7g per 100g.
Salmon has fewer calories: 208 vs 291 per 100g (Ribeye Steak).
Quick Verdict
Best for weight loss
Salmon
Best for muscle gain
Salmon
Best for low-carb
Ribeye Steak
Macro Comparison
Ribeye Steak: 100g (100g) | Salmon: 100g (100g)
291
Ribeye Steak
208
Salmon
18.7g
Ribeye Steak
20.4g
Salmon
0g
Ribeye Steak
0g
Salmon
20g
Ribeye Steak
13.4g
Salmon
Protein Efficiency
What percentage of calories come from protein — higher is better for staying lean.
26%
Ribeye Steak
39%
Salmon
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| Nutrient | Ribeye Steak | Salmon |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 291 | 208 |
| Protein | 18.7g | 20.4g |
| Carbs | 0g | 0g |
| Fat | 20g | 13.4g |
| Fiber | — | 0g |
| Sugar | — | 0g |
| Sodium | 42.5mg | 59mg |
| Cholesterol | 62.7mg | 55mg |
| Saturated Fat | 7.97g | 3.05g |
| Potassium | 288mg | 363mg |
| Vitamin A | — | 58mcg |
| Vitamin C | — | 3.9mg |
| Calcium | 4.17mg | 9mg |
| Iron | 1.64mg | 0.34mg |
Which Should You Choose?
For weight loss
Choose Salmon. With 208 calories and 20.4g protein, it gives you more protein per calorie — keeping you full while cutting calories.
For muscle gain
Choose Salmon. Salmon delivers 20.4g protein per serving — 1.7g more than Ribeye Steak.
For low-carb diets
Choose Ribeye Steak with 0g carbs per serving.
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Is Ribeye Steak or Salmon better for weight loss?
For weight loss, Salmon is the better choice. Ribeye Steak has 291 calories and 18.7g protein per serving, while Salmon has 208 calories and 20.4g protein. Lower calories with higher protein helps you stay full while eating fewer calories.
Which has more protein, Ribeye Steak or Salmon?
Salmon has more protein per serving. Ribeye Steak provides 18.7g and Salmon provides 20.4g of protein.
Can I eat both ribeye steak and salmon together?
Yes! Combining ribeye steak and salmon gives you 499 calories and 39.099999999999994g protein. This combination can work well as part of a balanced meal.