Beefsteak vs. Flank steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Beefsteak and Flank steak
- Beefsteak has more Monounsaturated Fat, however, Flank steak has more Vitamin B12.
- Beefsteak's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 13% more.
- Beefsteak has 2 times more Monounsaturated Fat than Flank steak. Beefsteak has 6.298g of Monounsaturated Fat, while Flank steak has 3.317g.
- Flank steak is lower in Saturated Fat.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Beef, loin, top loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, select, cooked, grilled 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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Copper
+12.3%
Equal in Calcium - 20
Equal in Iron - 1.74
Equal in Magnesium - 23
Equal in Phosphorus - 210
Equal in Potassium - 339
Equal in Sodium - 56
Equal in Zinc - 4.9
Equal in Manganese - 0.009
Equal in Selenium - 29.4
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Copper
+12.3%
Equal in Calcium - 20
Equal in Iron - 1.74
Equal in Magnesium - 23
Equal in Phosphorus - 210
Equal in Potassium - 339
Equal in Sodium - 56
Equal in Zinc - 4.9
Equal in Manganese - 0.009
Equal in Selenium - 29.4
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 E
+18.4%
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Vitamin K
+14.3%
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Folate
+12.5%
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Vitamin B12
+18.1%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.075
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.133
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 7.363
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.545
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.579
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Vitamin E
+18.4%
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Vitamin K
+14.3%
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Folate
+12.5%
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Vitamin B12
+18.1%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.075
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.133
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 7.363
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.545
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.579
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+83.6%
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Water
+10.7%
Equal in Protein - 27.66
Protein:
26.72 g
Fats:
15.11 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
57.96 g
Other:
0.21 g
Protein:
27.66 g
Fats:
8.23 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
64.17 g
Other:
0 g
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Fats
+83.6%
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Water
+10.7%
Equal in Protein - 27.66
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+89.9%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+73.9%
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Saturated Fat
-43%
Saturated Fat:
5.951 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
6.298 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.56 g
Saturated Fat:
3.395 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
3.317 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.322 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+89.9%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+73.9%
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Saturated Fat
-43%
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 Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 26.72g | 27.66g |
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| Fats | 15.11g | 8.23g |
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| Calories | 250kcal | 192kcal |
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| Calcium | 22mg | 20mg |
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| Iron | 1.63mg | 1.74mg |
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| Magnesium | 23mg | 23mg | |
| Phosphorus | 213mg | 210mg |
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| Potassium | 340mg | 339mg |
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| Sodium | 57mg | 56mg |
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| Zinc | 4.85mg | 4.9mg |
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| Copper | 0.073mg | 0.082mg |
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| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0.009mg | |
| Selenium | 28.8µg | 29.4µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.45mg | 0.38mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.078mg | 0.075mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.14mg | 0.133mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 6.978mg | 7.363mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.527mg | 0.545mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.585mg | 0.579mg |
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| Folate | 8µg | 9µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.38µg | 1.63µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1.4µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.173mg | 0.182mg |
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| Threonine | 1.054mg | 1.105mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.201mg | 1.259mg |
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| Leucine | 2.099mg | 2.201mg |
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| Lysine | 2.23mg | 2.338mg |
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| Methionine | 0.687mg | 0.72mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.042mg | 1.093mg |
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| Valine | 1.309mg | 1.372mg |
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| Histidine | 0.842mg | 0.883mg |
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| Cholesterol | 79mg | 79mg | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.951g | 3.395g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 6.298g | 3.317g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.56g | 0.322g |
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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
45%
48%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
54%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flank steak contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Flank steak is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.556g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (79 mg)
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 ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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