Meat & Poultry
Beef ribeye nutrition facts
A 1 RACC (114 g) serving of beef ribeye provides 290 calories, 21 g protein, 0 g carbohydrate, and 23 g fat — about 29% of its calories from protein, 0% from carbohydrate, and 71% from fat. The interactive label below toggles between a serving and 100 g.
Calorie split
| Nutrient | Per 1 RACC (114 g) | Per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 290 | 254 |
| Protein | 21 g | 19 g |
| Total carbohydrate | 0 g | 0 g |
| Total fat | 23 g | 20 g |
Vitamins & minerals
Per serving (114 g)
- Magnesium
- 19.0 mg
- Phosphorus
- 171 mg
- Zinc
- 4.63 mg
- Copper
- 0.05 mg
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Selecting, storing & prepping beef ribeye
- Selecting
- Choose ribeye with visible marbling — the thin streaks of white fat running through the meat — since that's what melts during cooking and keeps the cut tender and flavorful.
- Storing
- Whole cuts of beef keep 3–5 days refrigerated — longer than ground beef, since bacteria stays mostly on the surface rather than distributed throughout. Freezes well for 4–12 months.
- Prepping
- Ribeye's high fat content means it can handle higher heat than leaner cuts — a hot pan or grill renders the fat and creates a good sear without needing much added oil.
Storage guidance from the USDA FoodKeeper database (FSIS, Cornell University, and the Food Marketing Institute).
Nutrition highlights
Per 1 RACC (114 g), beef ribeye is an excellent source of Protein and Zinc and a good source of Phosphorus and Iron.
Relatively high in Saturated Fat and Cholesterol per serving — worth noting if you are limiting them.
% of the FDA Daily Value per 1 RACC (114 g) serving.
Key metrics
Nutrient density
Per 100 kcal, beef ribeye delivers about 2% of a Daily Value on average across 22 beneficial nutrients. The score is its percentile for that measure among the 177 foods in our database — higher means more nutrition per calorie. How this is calculated.
Density counts protein, fiber, and vitamins and minerals (not fat, sodium, or sugar), each capped so a single nutrient can’t dominate, with a calorie floor so very-low-calorie foods aren’t overstated. It measures nutrition per calorie within our database — a useful guide, not a complete verdict on how “healthy” a food is.
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Protein quality
As an animal-source protein, beef ribeye is a complete protein — it supplies all nine essential amino acids on its own, so it doesn’t need to be paired with another protein source.
Questions
- How many calories are in beef ribeye?
- A 1 RACC (114 g) serving of beef ribeye has about 290 calories. Per 100 g, it has 254 calories — a high calorie density.
- How much protein is in beef ribeye?
- Beef ribeye provides about 21 g of protein per 1 RACC (114 g) serving, which is 43% of the Daily Value — an excellent source.
- What are the macros in beef ribeye?
- Per serving, beef ribeye has roughly 21 g protein, 0 g carbohydrate, and 23 g fat. By calories, that is 29% protein, 0% carbohydrate, and 71% fat.
- Is beef ribeye high in protein?
- Beef ribeye has a protein density of about 7.4 g per 100 kcal, and 29% of its calories come from protein. Foods above roughly 10 g per 100 kcal are generally considered protein-dense.
- What vitamins and minerals are in beef ribeye?
- Per 1 RACC (114 g), beef ribeye is a notable source of Zinc, Phosphorus, and Iron. The label above lists the full micronutrient profile with % Daily Values.
- What is the nutritional value of beef ribeye?
- Per 1 RACC (114 g), beef ribeye has 290 calories, 21 g protein, 0 g carbohydrate, and 23 g fat, plus notable amounts of Zinc, Phosphorus, and Iron. See the full nutrition facts label above for every vitamin and mineral.
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References & methodology
- Data source: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service — FoodData Central, FDC ID 2646172 (public domain).
- Daily Values: FDA Nutrition Facts label, 2016 update (adults and children aged 4+).
- Source claims: a serving supplying 10–19% of the Daily Value is a “good source”; 20% or more is an “excellent source” (FDA, 21 CFR 101.54).
- Calorie split: Atwater general factors — 4 kcal/g for protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g for fat.
- Last reviewed: June 2026. Values are typical figures and vary with variety, ripeness, and preparation.
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