Flank steak vs. Ground chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Flank steak and Ground chicken
- Flank steak has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Zinc, Iron, and Choline, while Ground chicken has more Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, and Potassium.
- Flank steak's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 47% higher.
- Ground chicken contains 3 times less Zinc than Flank steak. Flank steak contains 4.9mg of Zinc, while Ground chicken contains 1.92mg.
- The amount of Cholesterol in Flank steak is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Beef, flank, steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, broiled and Chicken, ground, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned.
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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
+150%
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Iron
+87.1%
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Sodium
-25.3%
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Zinc
+155.2%
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Copper
+32.3%
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Selenium
+105.6%
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Magnesium
+21.7%
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Phosphorus
+11.4%
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Potassium
+99.7%
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Manganese
+77.8%
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Calcium
+150%
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Iron
+87.1%
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Sodium
-25.3%
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Zinc
+155.2%
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Copper
+32.3%
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Selenium
+105.6%
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Magnesium
+21.7%
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Phosphorus
+11.4%
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Potassium
+99.7%
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Manganese
+77.8%
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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Folate
+350%
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Vitamin B12
+219.6%
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Vitamin B1
+61.3%
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Vitamin B2
+127.1%
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Vitamin B5
+143.5%
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Vitamin K
+50%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.39
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 7.107
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.538
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Folate
+350%
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Vitamin B12
+219.6%
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Vitamin B1
+61.3%
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Vitamin B2
+127.1%
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Vitamin B5
+143.5%
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Vitamin K
+50%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.39
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 7.107
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.538
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+18.8%
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Fats
+32.7%
Equal in Water - 64.92
Equal in Other - 0.88
Protein:
27.66 g
Fats:
8.23 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
64.17 g
Other:
0 g
Protein:
23.28 g
Fats:
10.92 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
64.92 g
Other:
0.88 g
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Protein
+18.8%
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Fats
+32.7%
Equal in Water - 64.92
Equal in Other - 0.88
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+47.1%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+546%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 3.11
Saturated Fat:
3.395 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
3.317 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.322 g
Saturated Fat:
3.11 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
4.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
2.08 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+47.1%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+546%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 3.11
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 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 | 23.28g |
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| Fats | 8.23g | 10.92g |
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| Calories | 192kcal | 189kcal |
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| Calcium | 20mg | 8mg |
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| Iron | 1.74mg | 0.93mg |
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| Magnesium | 23mg | 28mg |
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| Phosphorus | 210mg | 234mg |
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| Potassium | 339mg | 677mg |
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| Sodium | 56mg | 75mg |
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| Zinc | 4.9mg | 1.92mg |
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| Copper | 0.082mg | 0.062mg |
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| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0.016mg |
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| Selenium | 29.4µg | 14.3µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.38mg | 0.39mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.075mg | 0.121mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.133mg | 0.302mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 7.363mg | 7.107mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.545mg | 1.327mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.579mg | 0.538mg |
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| Folate | 9µg | 2µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.63µg | 0.51µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.4µg | 2.1µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.182mg | 0.196mg |
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| Threonine | 1.105mg | 0.97mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.259mg | 1.06mg |
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| Leucine | 2.201mg | 1.816mg |
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| Lysine | 2.338mg | 2.014mg |
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| Methionine | 0.72mg | 0.596mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.093mg | 0.912mg |
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| Valine | 1.372mg | 1.102mg |
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| Histidine | 0.883mg | 0.706mg |
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| Cholesterol | 79mg | 107mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.087g |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.395g | 3.11g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.031g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.008g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.016g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.317g | 4.879g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.322g | 2.08g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.015g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.787g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.02g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.081g |
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
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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%
43%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
38%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ground chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.285g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flank steak contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flank steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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