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

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Significant differences between Flank steak and Elk meat

  • Flank steak has more Selenium, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6, however, Elk meat is richer in Vitamin B12, Copper, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, and Phosphorus.
  • Elk meat covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 55% more than Flank steak.
  • Elk meat has 3 times less Selenium than Flank steak. Flank steak has 29.4µg of Selenium, while Elk meat has 10.5µg.
  • Elk meat contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Beef, flank, steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, broiled and Game meat, elk, tenderloin, separable lean only, 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.
Flank steak
Flank steak
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7
Elk meat
Elk meat
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains more Zinc +18.9%
Contains more Selenium +180%
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%
Flank steak
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 66% 17% 90% 30% 8% 134% 28% 2% 161%
Elk meat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 153% 21% 123% 35% 7% 113% 117% 3% 58%
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains more Zinc +18.9%
Contains more Selenium +180%
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%

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
3
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5
Elk meat
Elk meat
Contains more Vitamin B3 +19.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +19.4%
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%
Equal in Folate - 9
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +19.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +19.4%
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%
Equal in Folate - 9

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

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

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

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is better in case of low diet
Flank steak Elk meat
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
67%
Elk meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Flank steak
63%
Elk meat

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