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Flank steak vs. Pork leg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Flank steak and Pork leg?

  • Flank steak is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Iron, while Pork leg is higher in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Pork leg's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 55% higher.
  • Pork leg has 3 times less Vitamin B12 than Flank steak. Flank steak has 1.63µg of Vitamin B12, while Pork leg has 0.63µg.
  • Flank steak is lower in Saturated Fat.

We used Beef, flank, steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, broiled and Pork, fresh, leg (ham), whole, separable lean and fat, raw types in this comparison.

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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 +300%
Contains more Iron +104.7%
Contains more Magnesium +15%
Contains more Zinc +153.9%
Contains more Copper +26.2%
Contains less Sodium -16.1%
Contains more Manganese +155.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 199
Equal in Potassium - 315
Equal in Selenium - 29.4
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 2% 32% 15% 86% 28% 7% 53% 22% 3% 161%
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains more Iron +104.7%
Contains more Magnesium +15%
Contains more Zinc +153.9%
Contains more Copper +26.2%
Contains less Sodium -16.1%
Contains more Manganese +155.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 199
Equal in Potassium - 315
Equal in Selenium - 29.4

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 B3 +61%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +44.4%
Contains more Folate +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +158.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +881.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +25.7%
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 1% 0% 15% 3% 185% 47% 86% 42% 93% 6% 79% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +61%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +44.4%
Contains more Folate +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +158.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +881.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +25.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +58.7%
Contains more Fats +129.3%
Equal in Water - 62.47
Equal in Other - 1.23
28% 8% 64%
Protein: 27.66 g
Fats: 8.23 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.17 g
Other: 0 g
17% 19% 62%
Protein: 17.43 g
Fats: 18.87 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.47 g
Other: 1.23 g
Contains more Protein +58.7%
Contains more Fats +129.3%
Equal in Water - 62.47
Equal in Other - 1.23

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -48.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +152.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +524.2%
48% 47% 5%
Saturated Fat: 3.395 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.317 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.322 g
39% 49% 12%
Saturated Fat: 6.54 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.01 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -48.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +152.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +524.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Flank steak Pork leg Opinion
Protein 27.66g 17.43g Flank steak
Fats 8.23g 18.87g Pork leg
Calories 192kcal 245kcal Pork leg
Calcium 20mg 5mg Flank steak
Iron 1.74mg 0.85mg Flank steak
Magnesium 23mg 20mg Flank steak
Phosphorus 210mg 199mg Flank steak
Potassium 339mg 315mg Flank steak
Sodium 56mg 47mg Pork leg
Zinc 4.9mg 1.93mg Flank steak
Copper 0.082mg 0.065mg Flank steak
Manganese 0.009mg 0.023mg Pork leg
Selenium 29.4µg 29.4µg
Vitamin A 0IU 7IU Pork leg
Vitamin E 0.38mg Flank steak
Vitamin D 20IU Pork leg
Vitamin D 0.5µg Pork leg
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg Pork leg
Vitamin B1 0.075mg 0.736mg Pork leg
Vitamin B2 0.133mg 0.2mg Pork leg
Vitamin B3 7.363mg 4.574mg Flank steak
Vitamin B5 0.545mg 0.685mg Pork leg
Vitamin B6 0.579mg 0.401mg Flank steak
Folate 9µg 7µg Flank steak
Vitamin B12 1.63µg 0.63µg Flank steak
Vitamin K 1.4µg Flank steak
Tryptophan 0.182mg 0.208mg Pork leg
Threonine 1.105mg 0.776mg Flank steak
Isoleucine 1.259mg 0.787mg Flank steak
Leucine 2.201mg 1.376mg Flank steak
Lysine 2.338mg 1.55mg Flank steak
Methionine 0.72mg 0.444mg Flank steak
Phenylalanine 1.093mg 0.689mg Flank steak
Valine 1.372mg 0.931mg Flank steak
Histidine 0.883mg 0.659mg Flank steak
Cholesterol 79mg 73mg Pork leg
Saturated Fat 3.395g 6.54g Flank steak
Monounsaturated Fat 3.317g 8.38g Pork leg
Polyunsaturated fat 0.322g 2.01g Pork leg

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Flank steak Pork leg
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
46%
Pork leg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Flank steak
40%
Pork leg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork leg
Pork leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork leg
Pork leg contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork leg
Pork leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Flank steak
Flank steak is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.145g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flank steak
Flank steak is relatively richer in minerals
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 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. Pork leg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168222/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.