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Elk meat vs. Flank steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Elk meat and Flank steak

  • Elk meat has more Vitamin B12, Copper, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, and Phosphorus, however, Flank steak is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6.
  • Elk meat covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 55% more than Flank steak.
  • Flank steak has 4 times less Copper than Elk meat. Elk meat has 0.349mg of Copper, while Flank steak has 0.082mg.
  • Elk meat contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Game meat, elk, tenderloin, separable lean only, 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.
Elk meat
Elk meat
7
:
3
Flank steak
Flank steak
Contains more Iron +133.9%
Contains more Magnesium +26.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +35.7%
Contains more Potassium +15.6%
Contains less Sodium -10.7%
Contains more Copper +325.6%
Contains more Manganese +111.1%
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains more Zinc +18.9%
Contains more Selenium +180%
Elk meat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 153% 21% 123% 35% 7% 113% 117% 3% 58%
Flank steak
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 66% 17% 90% 30% 8% 134% 28% 2% 161%
Contains more Iron +133.9%
Contains more Magnesium +26.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +35.7%
Contains more Potassium +15.6%
Contains less Sodium -10.7%
Contains more Copper +325.6%
Contains more Manganese +111.1%
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains more Zinc +18.9%
Contains more Selenium +180%

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.
Elk meat
Elk meat
5
:
3
Flank steak
Flank steak
Contains more Vitamin E +44.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +92%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +178.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +122.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +81.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +19.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +19.4%
Equal in Folate - 9
Elk meat
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 11% 0% 0% 36% 86% 116% 73% 112% 7% 370% 0%
Flank steak
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 8% 0% 0% 19% 31% 139% 33% 134% 7% 204% 4%
Contains more Vitamin E +44.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +92%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +178.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +122.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +81.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +19.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +19.4%
Equal in Folate - 9

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Elk meat
Elk meat
3
:
1
Flank steak
Flank steak
Contains more Protein +11.2%
Contains more Fats +141.3%
Equal in Water - 64.17
Elk meat
31% 3% 65%
Protein: 30.76 g
Fats: 3.41 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.93 g
Other: 0.9 g
Flank steak
28% 8% 64%
Protein: 27.66 g
Fats: 8.23 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.17 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Protein +11.2%
Contains more Fats +141.3%
Equal in Water - 64.17

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Elk meat
Elk meat
1
:
2
Flank steak
Flank steak
Contains less Saturated Fat -60.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +242%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +100%
Elk meat
54% 39% 7%
Saturated Fat: 1.342 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.161 g
Flank steak
48% 47% 5%
Saturated Fat: 3.395 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.317 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.322 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -60.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +242%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +100%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Elk meat Flank steak
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Elk meat Flank steak Opinion
Protein 30.76g 27.66g Elk meat
Fats 3.41g 8.23g Flank steak
Calories 162kcal 192kcal Flank steak
Calcium 5mg 20mg Flank steak
Iron 4.07mg 1.74mg Elk meat
Magnesium 29mg 23mg Elk meat
Phosphorus 285mg 210mg Elk meat
Potassium 392mg 339mg Elk meat
Sodium 50mg 56mg Elk meat
Zinc 4.12mg 4.9mg Flank steak
Copper 0.349mg 0.082mg Elk meat
Manganese 0.019mg 0.009mg Elk meat
Selenium 10.5µg 29.4µg Flank steak
Vitamin E 0.55mg 0.38mg Elk meat
Vitamin B1 0.144mg 0.075mg Elk meat
Vitamin B2 0.37mg 0.133mg Elk meat
Vitamin B3 6.143mg 7.363mg Flank steak
Vitamin B5 1.212mg 0.545mg Elk meat
Vitamin B6 0.485mg 0.579mg Flank steak
Folate 9µg 9µg
Vitamin B12 2.96µg 1.63µg Elk meat
Vitamin K 1.4µg Flank steak
Tryptophan 0.275mg 0.182mg Elk meat
Threonine 1.236mg 1.105mg Elk meat
Isoleucine 1.291mg 1.259mg Elk meat
Leucine 2.293mg 2.201mg Elk meat
Lysine 2.513mg 2.338mg Elk meat
Methionine 0.755mg 0.72mg Elk meat
Phenylalanine 1.126mg 1.093mg Elk meat
Valine 1.428mg 1.372mg Elk meat
Histidine 0.948mg 0.883mg Elk meat
Cholesterol 72mg 79mg Elk meat
Saturated Fat 1.342g 3.395g Elk meat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.97g 3.317g Flank steak
Polyunsaturated fat 0.161g 0.322g Flank steak
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Elk meat
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Elk meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Elk meat Flank steak
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
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
67%
Elk meat
48%
Flank steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Elk meat
54%
Flank steak

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Elk meat
Elk meat contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Elk meat
Elk meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Elk meat
Elk meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.053g)
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 ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Elk meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174429/nutrients
  2. Flank steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168733/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.