Ribeye Steak Nutrition Facts

FoodData Central Updated 30 March 2026

3 oz of ribeye steak contains 242.3 calories, 20.3g protein, 0g carbs, and 17.9g fat. A richly marbled steak from the rib section, prized as one of the most flavorful cuts of beef.

242.3

cal

0g

carbs

20.3g

protein

amino acids ↓

17.9g

fat

0g

fiber

0g

sugar

Vitamins in Ribeye Steak

Per 3 oz ~85g

Vitamin A
5.95mcg
<1%
Vitamin D
0.17mcg
<1%
Vitamin K
1.36mcg
1%
Vitamin B6
0.39mg
23%
Vitamin B12
1.89mcg
79%
Thiamin (B1)
0.06mg
5%
Niacin (B3)
4.13mg
26%
Folate
5.1mcg
1%

Minerals in Ribeye Steak

Per 3 oz ~85g

Calcium
10.2mg
<1%
Iron
2.12mg
12%
Magnesium
19.6mg
5%
Phosphorus
135mg
11%
Potassium
224mg
5%
Sodium
49.3mg
2%
Zinc
5.3mg
48%
Selenium
24.8mcg
45%
Copper
0.07mg
8%

Amino Acids in Ribeye Steak

Protein breakdown per 3 oz (85g), from the USDA record for this food.

Complete protein

Ribeye Steak supplies all nine essential amino acids at or above the FAO/WHO adult reference pattern.

Essential Amino Acids Per 3 oz (85g) Per 100g % of Protein
Histidine 747mg 879mg 3.7%
Isoleucine 944mg 1110mg 4.6%
Leucine 1734mg 2040mg 8.5%
Lysine 1920mg 2259mg 9.5%
Methionine 547mg 644mg 2.7%
Phenylalanine 810mg 953mg 4%
Threonine 952mg 1120mg 4.7%
Tryptophan 228mg 268mg 1.1%
Valine 1014mg 1193mg 5%
Other Amino Acids Per 3 oz (85g) Per 100g % of Protein
Alanine 1255mg 1476mg 6.2%
Arginine 1371mg 1613mg 6.8%
Aspartic Acid 1961mg 2307mg 9.7%
Cystine 205mg 241mg 1%
Glutamic Acid 3303mg 3886mg 16.3%
Glycine 1001mg 1178mg 4.9%
Proline 905mg 1065mg 4.5%
Serine 830mg 976mg 4.1%
Tyrosine 751mg 883mg 3.7%

Protein quality is scored against the FAO/WHO/UNU 2007 adult indispensable amino acid reference pattern. The FDA publishes no Daily Values for individual amino acids, so the share of total protein is shown instead.

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