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Flank steak vs. Chicken neck — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Flank steak and Chicken neck

  • Flank steak has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus, however, Chicken neck has more Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B5.
  • Flank steak's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 57% more.
  • Flank steak has 3 times more Vitamin B6 than Chicken neck. Flank steak has 0.579mg of Vitamin B6, while Chicken neck has 0.17mg.
  • Flank steak is lower in Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Beef, flank, steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, broiled and Chicken, broilers or fryers, neck, meat and skin, raw.

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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.
Flank steak
Flank steak
8
:
2
Chicken neck
Chicken neck
Contains more Calcium +11.1%
Contains more Magnesium +76.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +87.5%
Contains more Potassium +147.4%
Contains less Sodium -12.5%
Contains more Zinc +163.4%
Contains more Selenium +145%
Contains more Manganese +266.7%
Equal in Calcium - 18
Equal in Iron - 1.9
Equal in Copper - 0.08
Flank steak
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 66% 17% 90% 30% 8% 134% 28% 2% 161%
Chicken neck
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 72% 10% 48% 13% 9% 51% 27% 5% 66%
Contains more Calcium +11.1%
Contains more Magnesium +76.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +87.5%
Contains more Potassium +147.4%
Contains less Sodium -12.5%
Contains more Zinc +163.4%
Contains more Selenium +145%
Contains more Manganese +266.7%
Equal in Calcium - 18
Equal in Iron - 1.9
Equal in Copper - 0.08

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.
Flank steak
Flank steak
7
:
3
Chicken neck
Chicken neck
Contains more Vitamin E +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +59.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +104.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +240.6%
Contains more Folate +80%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +526.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +43.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +56%
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%
Chicken neck
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 13% 6% 0% 0% 12% 45% 68% 51% 40% 4% 33% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +59.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +104.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +240.6%
Contains more Folate +80%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +526.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +43.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +56%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Flank steak
Flank steak
3
:
1
Chicken neck
Chicken neck
Contains more Protein +96.6%
Contains more Fats +218.8%
Equal in Water - 59.99
Equal in Other - -0.3
Flank steak
28% 8% 64%
Protein: 27.66 g
Fats: 8.23 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.17 g
Other: 0 g
Chicken neck
14% 26% 60%
Protein: 14.07 g
Fats: 26.24 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.99 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Protein +96.6%
Contains more Fats +218.8%
Equal in Water - 59.99
Equal in Other - -0.3

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Flank steak
Flank steak
1
:
2
Chicken neck
Chicken neck
Contains less Saturated Fat -53.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +218.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1664%
Flank steak
48% 47% 5%
Saturated Fat: 3.395 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.317 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.322 g
Chicken neck
31% 45% 24%
Saturated Fat: 7.27 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.55 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.68 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -53.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +218.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1664%

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 Chicken neck
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Flank steak Chicken neck Opinion
Protein 27.66g 14.07g Flank steak
Fats 8.23g 26.24g Chicken neck
Calories 192kcal 297kcal Chicken neck
Calcium 20mg 18mg Flank steak
Iron 1.74mg 1.9mg Chicken neck
Magnesium 23mg 13mg Flank steak
Phosphorus 210mg 112mg Flank steak
Potassium 339mg 137mg Flank steak
Sodium 56mg 64mg Flank steak
Zinc 4.9mg 1.86mg Flank steak
Copper 0.082mg 0.08mg Flank steak
Manganese 0.009mg 0.033mg Chicken neck
Selenium 29.4µg 12µg Flank steak
Vitamin A 0IU 216IU Chicken neck
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 65µg Chicken neck
Vitamin E 0.38mg 0.3mg Flank steak
Vitamin B1 0.075mg 0.047mg Flank steak
Vitamin B2 0.133mg 0.191mg Chicken neck
Vitamin B3 7.363mg 3.608mg Flank steak
Vitamin B5 0.545mg 0.85mg Chicken neck
Vitamin B6 0.579mg 0.17mg Flank steak
Folate 9µg 5µg Flank steak
Vitamin B12 1.63µg 0.26µg Flank steak
Vitamin K 1.4µg Flank steak
Tryptophan 0.182mg 0.137mg Flank steak
Threonine 1.105mg 0.545mg Flank steak
Isoleucine 1.259mg 0.588mg Flank steak
Leucine 2.201mg 0.933mg Flank steak
Lysine 2.338mg 1.005mg Flank steak
Methionine 0.72mg 0.332mg Flank steak
Phenylalanine 1.093mg 0.514mg Flank steak
Valine 1.372mg 0.641mg Flank steak
Histidine 0.883mg 0.348mg Flank steak
Cholesterol 79mg 99mg Flank steak
Saturated Fat 3.395g 7.27g Flank steak
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.06g Chicken neck
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.02g Chicken neck
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.03g Chicken neck
Monounsaturated Fat 3.317g 10.55g Chicken neck
Polyunsaturated fat 0.322g 5.68g Chicken neck

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Flank steak Chicken neck
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
22%
Chicken neck
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Flank steak
30%
Chicken neck

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 - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Flank steak
Flank steak is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.875g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flank steak
Flank steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Flank steak
Flank steak is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken neck
Chicken neck 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 ($)

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. Chicken neck - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172382/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.