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Flank steak vs. Goat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Flank steak and Goat?

  • Flank steak is higher in Vitamin B6, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, and Magnesium, however, Goat is richer in Vitamin B2, Iron, and Copper.
  • Flank steak's daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 45% more.
  • Goat has less Saturated Fat.

We used Beef, flank, steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, broiled and Game meat, goat, 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.
Contains more Calcium +17.6%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -34.9%
Contains more Selenium +149.2%
Contains more Iron +114.4%
Contains more Potassium +19.5%
Contains more Copper +269.5%
Contains more Manganese +366.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 201
Equal in Zinc - 5.27
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 6% 140% 0% 87% 36% 12% 144% 101% 6% 65%
Contains more Calcium +17.6%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -34.9%
Contains more Selenium +149.2%
Contains more Iron +114.4%
Contains more Potassium +19.5%
Contains more Copper +269.5%
Contains more Manganese +366.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 201
Equal in Zinc - 5.27

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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Goat
Contains more Vitamin E +11.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +86.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +80%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +37%
Contains more Vitamin K +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +358.6%
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% 7% 0% 0% 23% 141% 75% 0% 0% 4% 149% 3%
Contains more Vitamin E +11.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +86.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +80%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +37%
Contains more Vitamin K +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +358.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +171.6%
Equal in Protein - 27.1
Equal in Water - 68.21
Equal in Other - 1.66
28% 8% 64%
Protein: 27.66 g
Fats: 8.23 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.17 g
Other: 0 g
27% 3% 68%
Protein: 27.1 g
Fats: 3.03 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.21 g
Other: 1.66 g
Contains more Fats +171.6%
Equal in Protein - 27.1
Equal in Water - 68.21
Equal in Other - 1.66

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +143.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +40%
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.6%
48% 47% 5%
Saturated Fat: 3.395 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.317 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.322 g
37% 54% 9%
Saturated Fat: 0.93 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.23 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +143.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +40%
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Flank steak Goat Opinion
Protein 27.66g 27.1g Flank steak
Fats 8.23g 3.03g Flank steak
Calories 192kcal 143kcal Flank steak
Calcium 20mg 17mg Flank steak
Iron 1.74mg 3.73mg Goat
Magnesium 23mg 0mg Flank steak
Phosphorus 210mg 201mg Flank steak
Potassium 339mg 405mg Goat
Sodium 56mg 86mg Flank steak
Zinc 4.9mg 5.27mg Goat
Copper 0.082mg 0.303mg Goat
Manganese 0.009mg 0.042mg Goat
Selenium 29.4µg 11.8µg Flank steak
Vitamin E 0.38mg 0.34mg Flank steak
Vitamin B1 0.075mg 0.09mg Goat
Vitamin B2 0.133mg 0.61mg Goat
Vitamin B3 7.363mg 3.95mg Flank steak
Vitamin B5 0.545mg Flank steak
Vitamin B6 0.579mg 0mg Flank steak
Folate 9µg 5µg Flank steak
Vitamin B12 1.63µg 1.19µg Flank steak
Vitamin K 1.4µg 1.2µg Flank steak
Tryptophan 0.182mg 0.403mg Goat
Threonine 1.105mg 1.29mg Goat
Isoleucine 1.259mg 1.371mg Goat
Leucine 2.201mg 2.258mg Goat
Lysine 2.338mg 2.016mg Flank steak
Methionine 0.72mg 0.726mg Goat
Phenylalanine 1.093mg 0.941mg Flank steak
Valine 1.372mg 1.452mg Goat
Histidine 0.883mg 0.565mg Flank steak
Cholesterol 79mg 75mg Goat
Saturated Fat 3.395g 0.93g Goat
Monounsaturated Fat 3.317g 1.36g Flank steak
Polyunsaturated fat 0.322g 0.23g Flank steak

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Flank steak Goat
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
33%
Goat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Flank steak
59%
Goat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Goat
Goat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Goat
Goat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.465g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flank steak
Flank steak contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Flank steak
Flank steak is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Flank steak
Flank steak is relatively richer in vitamins
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 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. Goat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175304/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.