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Flank steak vs. Kielbasa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Flank steak and Kielbasa

  • Flank steak has more Iron, however, Kielbasa has more Vitamin C, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Kielbasa's daily need coverage for Sodium is 50% more.
  • Flank steak is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Beef, flank, steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, broiled and Kielbasa, Polish, turkey and beef, smoked.

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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 Iron +40.3%
Contains less Sodium -95.3%
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 0% 47% 0% 0% 0% 157% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Iron +40.3%
Contains less Sodium -95.3%

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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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
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% 0% 0% 50% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +111.1%
Contains more Fats +113.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Water - 62
Equal in Other - 3.4
28% 8% 64%
Protein: 27.66 g
Fats: 8.23 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.17 g
Other: 0 g
13% 18% 4% 62% 3%
Protein: 13.1 g
Fats: 17.6 g
Carbs: 3.9 g
Water: 62 g
Other: 3.4 g
Contains more Protein +111.1%
Contains more Fats +113.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Water - 62
Equal in Other - 3.4

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -45.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +149.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +623.6%
48% 47% 5%
Saturated Fat: 3.395 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.317 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.322 g
37% 49% 14%
Saturated Fat: 6.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.33 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -45.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +149.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +623.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Flank steak Kielbasa Opinion
Net carbs 0g 3.9g Kielbasa
Protein 27.66g 13.1g Flank steak
Fats 8.23g 17.6g Kielbasa
Carbs 0g 3.9g Kielbasa
Calories 192kcal 226kcal Kielbasa
Calcium 20mg Flank steak
Iron 1.74mg 1.24mg Flank steak
Magnesium 23mg Flank steak
Phosphorus 210mg Flank steak
Potassium 339mg Flank steak
Sodium 56mg 1200mg Flank steak
Zinc 4.9mg Flank steak
Copper 0.082mg Flank steak
Manganese 0.009mg Flank steak
Selenium 29.4µg Flank steak
Vitamin E 0.38mg Flank steak
Vitamin C 0mg 14.8mg Kielbasa
Vitamin B1 0.075mg Flank steak
Vitamin B2 0.133mg Flank steak
Vitamin B3 7.363mg Flank steak
Vitamin B5 0.545mg Flank steak
Vitamin B6 0.579mg Flank steak
Folate 9µg Flank steak
Vitamin B12 1.63µg Flank steak
Vitamin K 1.4µg Flank steak
Tryptophan 0.182mg Flank steak
Threonine 1.105mg Flank steak
Isoleucine 1.259mg Flank steak
Leucine 2.201mg Flank steak
Lysine 2.338mg Flank steak
Methionine 0.72mg Flank steak
Phenylalanine 1.093mg Flank steak
Valine 1.372mg Flank steak
Histidine 0.883mg Flank steak
Cholesterol 79mg 70mg Kielbasa
Saturated Fat 3.395g 6.23g Flank steak
Monounsaturated Fat 3.317g 8.27g Kielbasa
Polyunsaturated fat 0.322g 2.33g Kielbasa

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Flank steak Kielbasa
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
4%
Kielbasa
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Flank steak
20%
Kielbasa

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kielbasa
Kielbasa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flank steak
Flank steak contains less Sodium (difference - 1144mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Flank steak
Flank steak is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.835g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Flank steak
Flank steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Flank steak
Flank steak is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
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 contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)

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. Kielbasa - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174607/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.