Flank steak vs. Chicken thigh — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Flank steak and Chicken thigh
- Flank steak is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, and Vitamin B6, yet Chicken thigh is higher in Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, and Polyunsaturated fat.
- Flank steak covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 54% more than Chicken thigh.
- Flank steak contains 2 times more Zinc than Chicken thigh. While Flank steak contains 4.9mg of Zinc, Chicken thigh contains only 2.79mg.
- The amount of Cholesterol in Flank steak is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Beef, flank, steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, broiled and Chicken, broilers or fryers, thigh, meat only, cooked, fried.
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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
+53.8%
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Iron
+19.2%
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Potassium
+30.9%
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Sodium
-41.1%
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Zinc
+75.6%
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Selenium
+43.4%
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Magnesium
+13%
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Manganese
+200%
Equal in Phosphorus - 199
Equal in Copper - 0.09
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Calcium
+53.8%
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Iron
+19.2%
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Potassium
+30.9%
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Sodium
-41.1%
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Zinc
+75.6%
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Selenium
+43.4%
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Magnesium
+13%
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Manganese
+200%
Equal in Phosphorus - 199
Equal in Copper - 0.09
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 B6
+52.4%
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Vitamin B12
+393.9%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+17.3%
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Vitamin B2
+91.7%
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Vitamin B5
+135.8%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 7.12
Equal in Folate - 9
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Vitamin B6
+52.4%
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Vitamin B12
+393.9%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+17.3%
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Vitamin B2
+91.7%
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Vitamin B5
+135.8%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 7.12
Equal in Folate - 9
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+25.2%
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Carbs
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Equal in Protein - 28.18
Equal in Water - 59.31
Equal in Other - 1.03
Protein:
27.66 g
Fats:
8.23 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
64.17 g
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Protein:
28.18 g
Fats:
10.3 g
Carbs:
1.18 g
Water:
59.31 g
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1.03 g
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Fats
+25.2%
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Equal in Protein - 28.18
Equal in Water - 59.31
Equal in Other - 1.03
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-18.1%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+15.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+654.7%
Saturated Fat:
3.395 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
3.317 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.322 g
Saturated Fat:
2.78 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
3.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
2.43 g
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Saturated Fat
-18.1%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+15.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+654.7%
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 0g | 1.18g |
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| Protein | 27.66g | 28.18g |
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| Fats | 8.23g | 10.3g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 1.18g |
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| Calories | 192kcal | 218kcal |
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| Calcium | 20mg | 13mg |
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| Iron | 1.74mg | 1.46mg |
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| Magnesium | 23mg | 26mg |
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| Phosphorus | 210mg | 199mg |
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| Potassium | 339mg | 259mg |
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| Sodium | 56mg | 95mg |
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| Zinc | 4.9mg | 2.79mg |
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| Copper | 0.082mg | 0.09mg |
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| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0.027mg |
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| Selenium | 29.4µg | 20.5µg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 70IU |
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| Vitamin E | 0.38mg |
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| Vitamin D | 8IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.075mg | 0.088mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.133mg | 0.255mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 7.363mg | 7.12mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.545mg | 1.285mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.579mg | 0.38mg |
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| Folate | 9µg | 9µg | |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.63µg | 0.33µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.4µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.182mg | 0.329mg |
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| Threonine | 1.105mg | 1.188mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.259mg | 1.486mg |
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| Leucine | 2.201mg | 2.115mg |
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| Lysine | 2.338mg | 2.384mg |
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| Methionine | 0.72mg | 0.778mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.093mg | 1.121mg |
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| Valine | 1.372mg | 1.397mg |
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| Histidine | 0.883mg | 0.874mg |
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| Cholesterol | 79mg | 102mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.395g | 2.78g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.05g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.01g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.03g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.317g | 3.82g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.322g | 2.43g |
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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
48%
36%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
42%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flank steak contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flank steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken thigh is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken thigh is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.615g)
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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