Beef sirloin vs. Flank steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Beef sirloin and Flank steak
- Beef sirloin is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Zinc, and Phosphorus, yet Flank steak is richer in Vitamin B12, and Monounsaturated Fat.
- Daily need coverage for Selenium from Beef sirloin is 17% higher.
- Beef sirloin contains less Saturated Fat.
Food types used in this article are Beef, top sirloin, steak, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, broiled and Beef, flank, steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, broiled.
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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.
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Iron
+10.3%
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Magnesium
+17.4%
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Phosphorus
+20.5%
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Potassium
+20.9%
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Zinc
+16.3%
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Manganese
+22.2%
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Selenium
+32.3%
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Sodium
-15.2%
Equal in Calcium - 20
Equal in Iron - 1.74
Equal in Copper - 0.082
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Iron
+10.3%
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Magnesium
+17.4%
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Phosphorus
+20.5%
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Potassium
+20.9%
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Zinc
+16.3%
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Manganese
+22.2%
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Selenium
+32.3%
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Sodium
-15.2%
Equal in Calcium - 20
Equal in Iron - 1.74
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.
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Vitamin B1
+17.3%
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Vitamin B2
+22.6%
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Vitamin B3
+22.2%
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Vitamin B5
+11.4%
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Vitamin B6
+17.6%
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Folate
+11.1%
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Vitamin B12
+10.9%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.38
Equal in Folate - 9
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.4
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Vitamin B1
+17.3%
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Vitamin B2
+22.6%
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Vitamin B3
+22.2%
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Vitamin B5
+11.4%
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Vitamin B6
+17.6%
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Folate
+11.1%
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Vitamin B12
+10.9%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.38
Equal in Folate - 9
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.4
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+11.4%
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Fats
+63.6%
Equal in Water - 64.17
Protein:
30.8 g
Fats:
5.03 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
63.58 g
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0.59 g
Protein:
27.66 g
Fats:
8.23 g
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0 g
Water:
64.17 g
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0 g
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Protein
+11.4%
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Fats
+63.6%
Equal in Water - 64.17
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-43.6%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+65.4%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+74.1%
Saturated Fat:
1.915 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
2.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.185 g
Saturated Fat:
3.395 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
3.317 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.322 g
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Saturated Fat
-43.6%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+65.4%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+74.1%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 30.8g | 27.66g |
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| Fats | 5.03g | 8.23g |
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| Calories | 177kcal | 192kcal |
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| Calcium | 22mg | 20mg |
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| Iron | 1.92mg | 1.74mg |
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| Magnesium | 27mg | 23mg |
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| Phosphorus | 253mg | 210mg |
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| Potassium | 410mg | 339mg |
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| Sodium | 66mg | 56mg |
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| Zinc | 5.7mg | 4.9mg |
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| Copper | 0.085mg | 0.082mg |
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| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.009mg |
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| Selenium | 38.9µg | 29.4µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.39mg | 0.38mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.088mg | 0.075mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.163mg | 0.133mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 9.001mg | 7.363mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.607mg | 0.545mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.681mg | 0.579mg |
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| Folate | 10µg | 9µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.47µg | 1.63µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.4µg | 1.4µg | |
| Tryptophan | 0.202mg | 0.182mg |
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| Threonine | 1.23mg | 1.105mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.401mg | 1.259mg |
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| Leucine | 2.45mg | 2.201mg |
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| Lysine | 2.603mg | 2.338mg |
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| Methionine | 0.802mg | 0.72mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.217mg | 1.093mg |
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| Valine | 1.528mg | 1.372mg |
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| Histidine | 0.983mg | 0.883mg |
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| Cholesterol | 81mg | 79mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.915g | 3.395g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.006g | 3.317g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.185g | 0.322g |
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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
52%
48%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
54%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flank steak contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flank steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef sirloin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.48g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef sirloin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef sirloin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)