Flank steak vs. Beef tenderloin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Flank steak and Beef tenderloin?
- Flank steak is higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Zinc, and Vitamin B5, however, Beef tenderloin is richer in Vitamin B12, Iron, and Vitamin B2.
- Beef tenderloin's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 35% more.
- Beef tenderloin contains 2 times less Vitamin B3 than Flank steak. Flank steak contains 7.363mg of Vitamin B3, while Beef tenderloin contains 3mg.
- Flank steak has less Saturated Fat.
We used Beef, flank, steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, broiled and Beef, tenderloin, roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, roasted types in this article.
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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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Calcium
+122.2%
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Zinc
+21.6%
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Selenium
+28.4%
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Iron
+78.7%
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Copper
+50%
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Manganese
+55.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 22
Equal in Phosphorus - 203
Equal in Potassium - 331
Equal in Sodium - 57
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Calcium
+122.2%
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Zinc
+21.6%
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Selenium
+28.4%
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Iron
+78.7%
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Copper
+50%
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Manganese
+55.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 22
Equal in Phosphorus - 203
Equal in Potassium - 331
Equal in Sodium - 57
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 B3
+145.4%
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Vitamin B5
+118%
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Vitamin B6
+131.6%
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Folate
+12.5%
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Vitamin B1
+20%
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Vitamin B2
+95.5%
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Vitamin B12
+50.9%
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Vitamin B3
+145.4%
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Vitamin B5
+118%
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Vitamin B6
+131.6%
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Folate
+12.5%
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Vitamin B1
+20%
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Vitamin B2
+95.5%
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Vitamin B12
+50.9%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+15.7%
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Water
+32.7%
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Fats
+198.9%
Equal in Other - 3.13
Protein:
27.66 g
Fats:
8.23 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
64.17 g
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Protein:
23.9 g
Fats:
24.6 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
48.37 g
Other:
3.13 g
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Protein
+15.7%
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Water
+32.7%
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Fats
+198.9%
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-65.1%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+209.6%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+210.6%
Saturated Fat:
3.395 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
3.317 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.322 g
Saturated Fat:
9.72 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
10.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1 g
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Saturated Fat
-65.1%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+209.6%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+210.6%
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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| 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
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| Protein | 27.66g | 23.9g |
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| Fats | 8.23g | 24.6g |
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| Calories | 192kcal | 324kcal |
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| Calcium | 20mg | 9mg |
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| Iron | 1.74mg | 3.11mg |
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| Magnesium | 23mg | 22mg |
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| Phosphorus | 210mg | 203mg |
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| Potassium | 339mg | 331mg |
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| Sodium | 56mg | 57mg |
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| Zinc | 4.9mg | 4.03mg |
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| Copper | 0.082mg | 0.123mg |
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| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0.014mg |
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| Selenium | 29.4µg | 22.9µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.38mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.075mg | 0.09mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.133mg | 0.26mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 7.363mg | 3mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.545mg | 0.25mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.579mg | 0.25mg |
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| Folate | 9µg | 8µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.63µg | 2.46µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.4µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.182mg | 0.268mg |
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| Threonine | 1.105mg | 1.044mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.259mg | 1.075mg |
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| Leucine | 2.201mg | 1.889mg |
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| Lysine | 2.338mg | 1.989mg |
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| Methionine | 0.72mg | 0.612mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.093mg | 0.933mg |
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| Valine | 1.372mg | 1.163mg |
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| Histidine | 0.883mg | 0.818mg |
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| Cholesterol | 79mg | 85mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.395g | 9.72g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.317g | 10.27g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.322g | 1g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
54%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flank steak contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
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 - 6.325g)
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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