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Flank steak vs. Beef ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Flank steak and Beef ribs

  • Flank steak is richer in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Selenium, and Phosphorus, yet Beef ribs are richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Beef ribs is 44% higher.
  • Flank steak contains 3 times more Vitamin B6 than Beef ribs. Flank steak contains 0.579mg of Vitamin B6, while Beef ribs contain 0.23mg.
  • Flank steak contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Beef, flank, steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, broiled and Beef, rib, large end (ribs 6-9), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, choice, cooked, roasted.

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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.
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%
Contains more Iron +33.9%
Contains more Zinc +17.6%
Contains more Manganese +44.4%
Equal in Copper - 0.088
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 66% 17% 90% 30% 8% 134% 28% 2% 161%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 88% 15% 74% 26% 9% 158% 30% 2% 116%
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%
Contains more Iron +33.9%
Contains more Zinc +17.6%
Contains more Manganese +44.4%
Equal in Copper - 0.088

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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Contains more Vitamin B3 +102.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +47.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +151.7%
Contains more Folate +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +42.9%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.07
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 18% 44% 69% 23% 54% 6% 292% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +102.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +47.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +151.7%
Contains more Folate +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +42.9%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.07

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +21.3%
Contains more Water +39.2%
Contains more Fats +270.5%
Equal in Other - 0.61
28% 8% 64%
Protein: 27.66 g
Fats: 8.23 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.17 g
Other: 0 g
23% 30% 46%
Protein: 22.8 g
Fats: 30.49 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 46.1 g
Other: 0.61 g
Contains more Protein +21.3%
Contains more Water +39.2%
Contains more Fats +270.5%
Equal in Other - 0.61

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +293.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +226.1%
48% 47% 5%
Saturated Fat: 3.395 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.317 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.322 g
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 12.29 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 13.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.05 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +293.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +226.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Flank steak Beef ribs Opinion
Protein 27.66g 22.8g Flank steak
Fats 8.23g 30.49g Beef ribs
Calories 192kcal 372kcal Beef ribs
Calcium 20mg 10mg Flank steak
Iron 1.74mg 2.33mg Beef ribs
Magnesium 23mg 20mg Flank steak
Phosphorus 210mg 172mg Flank steak
Potassium 339mg 290mg Flank steak
Sodium 56mg 64mg Flank steak
Zinc 4.9mg 5.76mg Beef ribs
Copper 0.082mg 0.088mg Beef ribs
Manganese 0.009mg 0.013mg Beef ribs
Selenium 29.4µg 21.2µg Flank steak
Vitamin E 0.38mg Flank steak
Vitamin B1 0.075mg 0.07mg Flank steak
Vitamin B2 0.133mg 0.19mg Beef ribs
Vitamin B3 7.363mg 3.64mg Flank steak
Vitamin B5 0.545mg 0.37mg Flank steak
Vitamin B6 0.579mg 0.23mg Flank steak
Folate 9µg 7µg Flank steak
Vitamin B12 1.63µg 2.33µg Beef ribs
Vitamin K 1.4µg Flank steak
Tryptophan 0.182mg 0.255mg Beef ribs
Threonine 1.105mg 0.996mg Flank steak
Isoleucine 1.259mg 1.025mg Flank steak
Leucine 2.201mg 1.802mg Flank steak
Lysine 2.338mg 1.897mg Flank steak
Methionine 0.72mg 0.584mg Flank steak
Phenylalanine 1.093mg 0.89mg Flank steak
Valine 1.372mg 1.109mg Flank steak
Histidine 0.883mg 0.781mg Flank steak
Cholesterol 79mg 85mg Flank steak
Saturated Fat 3.395g 12.29g Flank steak
Monounsaturated Fat 3.317g 13.04g Beef ribs
Polyunsaturated fat 0.322g 1.05g Beef ribs

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Flank steak Beef ribs
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
48%
Flank steak
42%
Beef ribs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Flank steak
52%
Beef ribs

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Flank steak
Flank steak contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flank steak
Flank steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Flank steak
Flank steak is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.895g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Flank steak
Flank steak is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
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.

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. Flank steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168733/nutrients
  2. Beef ribs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170619/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.