Beef ribs vs. Flank steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
Compare
The main differences between Beef ribs and Flank steak
- Beef ribs are richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, and Monounsaturated Fat, yet Flank steak is richer in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Selenium, and Phosphorus.
- Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Beef ribs is 44% higher.
- Beef ribs contain 4 times more Monounsaturated Fat than Flank steak. Beef ribs contain 13.04g of Monounsaturated Fat, while Flank steak contains 3.317g.
- Flank steak contains less Saturated Fat.
Food types used in this article are Beef, rib, large end (ribs 6-9), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, choice, cooked, roasted and Beef, flank, steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, broiled.
Infographic
Infographic link
Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains
more
Iron
+33.9%
Contains
more
Zinc
+17.6%
Contains
more
Manganese
+44.4%
Contains
more
Calcium
+100%
Contains
more
Magnesium
+15%
Contains
more
Phosphorus
+22.1%
Contains
more
Potassium
+16.9%
Contains
less
Sodium
-12.5%
Contains
more
Selenium
+38.7%
Equal in Copper - 0.082
Contains
more
Iron
+33.9%
Contains
more
Zinc
+17.6%
Contains
more
Manganese
+44.4%
Contains
more
Calcium
+100%
Contains
more
Magnesium
+15%
Contains
more
Phosphorus
+22.1%
Contains
more
Potassium
+16.9%
Contains
less
Sodium
-12.5%
Contains
more
Selenium
+38.7%
Equal in Copper - 0.082
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
:
Contains
more
Vitamin B2
+42.9%
Contains
more
Vitamin B12
+42.9%
Contains
more
Vitamin B3
+102.3%
Contains
more
Vitamin B5
+47.3%
Contains
more
Vitamin B6
+151.7%
Contains
more
Folate
+28.6%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.075
Contains
more
Vitamin B2
+42.9%
Contains
more
Vitamin B12
+42.9%
Contains
more
Vitamin B3
+102.3%
Contains
more
Vitamin B5
+47.3%
Contains
more
Vitamin B6
+151.7%
Contains
more
Folate
+28.6%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.075
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains
more
Fats
+270.5%
Contains
more
Protein
+21.3%
Contains
more
Water
+39.2%
Protein:
22.8 g
Fats:
30.49 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
46.1 g
Other:
0.61 g
Protein:
27.66 g
Fats:
8.23 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
64.17 g
Other:
0 g
Contains
more
Fats
+270.5%
Contains
more
Protein
+21.3%
Contains
more
Water
+39.2%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains
more
Monounsaturated Fat
+293.1%
Contains
more
Polyunsaturated fat
+226.1%
Contains
less
Saturated Fat
-72.4%
Saturated Fat:
12.29 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
13.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.05 g
Saturated Fat:
3.395 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
3.317 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.322 g
Contains
more
Monounsaturated Fat
+293.1%
Contains
more
Polyunsaturated fat
+226.1%
Contains
less
Saturated Fat
-72.4%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
 |
 |
||
| Lower in Sodium |
|
||
| Lower in Cholesterol |
|
||
| Lower in Saturated Fat |
|
||
| Rich in vitamins |
|
||
| Lower in Sugar |
|
||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient | |
|
Opinion |
| Protein | 22.8g | 27.66g |
|
| Fats | 30.49g | 8.23g |
|
| Calories | 372kcal | 192kcal |
|
| Calcium | 10mg | 20mg |
|
| Iron | 2.33mg | 1.74mg |
|
| Magnesium | 20mg | 23mg |
|
| Phosphorus | 172mg | 210mg |
|
| Potassium | 290mg | 339mg |
|
| Sodium | 64mg | 56mg |
|
| Zinc | 5.76mg | 4.9mg |
|
| Copper | 0.088mg | 0.082mg |
|
| Manganese | 0.013mg | 0.009mg |
|
| Selenium | 21.2µg | 29.4µg |
|
| Vitamin E | 0.38mg |
|
|
| Vitamin B1 | 0.07mg | 0.075mg |
|
| Vitamin B2 | 0.19mg | 0.133mg |
|
| Vitamin B3 | 3.64mg | 7.363mg |
|
| Vitamin B5 | 0.37mg | 0.545mg |
|
| Vitamin B6 | 0.23mg | 0.579mg |
|
| Folate | 7µg | 9µg |
|
| Vitamin B12 | 2.33µg | 1.63µg |
|
| Vitamin K | 1.4µg |
|
|
| Tryptophan | 0.255mg | 0.182mg |
|
| Threonine | 0.996mg | 1.105mg |
|
| Isoleucine | 1.025mg | 1.259mg |
|
| Leucine | 1.802mg | 2.201mg |
|
| Lysine | 1.897mg | 2.338mg |
|
| Methionine | 0.584mg | 0.72mg |
|
| Phenylalanine | 0.89mg | 1.093mg |
|
| Valine | 1.109mg | 1.372mg |
|
| Histidine | 0.781mg | 0.883mg |
|
| Cholesterol | 85mg | 79mg |
|
| Saturated Fat | 12.29g | 3.395g |
|
| Monounsaturated Fat | 13.04g | 3.317g |
|
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.05g | 0.322g |
|
Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
|
|
|
| Low Fats diet |
|
|
| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| Low Calories diet |
|
|
| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
People also compare
Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
48%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
54%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flank steak contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flank steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Flank steak is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.895g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Flank steak is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef ribs is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
?
The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
?
It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.