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Ground chicken vs. Flank steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Ground chicken and Flank steak

  • Ground chicken has more Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, and Potassium, while Flank steak has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Zinc, Iron, and Choline.
  • Flank steak's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 47% higher.
  • Flank steak contains 2 times less Vitamin B5 than Ground chicken. Ground chicken contains 1.327mg of Vitamin B5, while Flank steak contains 0.545mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Flank steak is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Chicken, ground, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned and Beef, flank, steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, 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.
Contains more Magnesium +21.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.4%
Contains more Potassium +99.7%
Contains more Manganese +77.8%
Contains more Calcium +150%
Contains more Iron +87.1%
Contains less Sodium -25.3%
Contains more Zinc +155.2%
Contains more Copper +32.3%
Contains more Selenium +105.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 35% 20% 101% 60% 10% 53% 21% 3% 78%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 66% 17% 90% 30% 8% 134% 28% 2% 161%
Contains more Magnesium +21.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.4%
Contains more Potassium +99.7%
Contains more Manganese +77.8%
Contains more Calcium +150%
Contains more Iron +87.1%
Contains less Sodium -25.3%
Contains more Zinc +155.2%
Contains more Copper +32.3%
Contains more Selenium +105.6%

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 B1 +61.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +127.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +143.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +50%
Contains more Folate +350%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +219.6%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.38
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 7.363
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.579
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% 31% 70% 134% 80% 125% 2% 64% 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%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +61.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +127.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +143.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +50%
Contains more Folate +350%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +219.6%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.38
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 7.363
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.579

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +32.7%
Contains more Protein +18.8%
Equal in Water - 64.17
23% 11% 65%
Protein: 23.28 g
Fats: 10.92 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.92 g
Other: 0.88 g
28% 8% 64%
Protein: 27.66 g
Fats: 8.23 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.17 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Fats +32.7%
Contains more Protein +18.8%
Equal in Water - 64.17

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +47.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +546%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 3.395
31% 48% 21%
Saturated Fat: 3.11 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.08 g
48% 47% 5%
Saturated Fat: 3.395 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.317 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.322 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +47.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +546%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 3.395

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Ground chicken Flank steak
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Ground chicken Flank steak Opinion
Protein 23.28g 27.66g Flank steak
Fats 10.92g 8.23g Ground chicken
Calories 189kcal 192kcal Flank steak
Calcium 8mg 20mg Flank steak
Iron 0.93mg 1.74mg Flank steak
Magnesium 28mg 23mg Ground chicken
Phosphorus 234mg 210mg Ground chicken
Potassium 677mg 339mg Ground chicken
Sodium 75mg 56mg Flank steak
Zinc 1.92mg 4.9mg Flank steak
Copper 0.062mg 0.082mg Flank steak
Manganese 0.016mg 0.009mg Ground chicken
Selenium 14.3µg 29.4µg Flank steak
Vitamin E 0.39mg 0.38mg Ground chicken
Vitamin B1 0.121mg 0.075mg Ground chicken
Vitamin B2 0.302mg 0.133mg Ground chicken
Vitamin B3 7.107mg 7.363mg Flank steak
Vitamin B5 1.327mg 0.545mg Ground chicken
Vitamin B6 0.538mg 0.579mg Flank steak
Folate 2µg 9µg Flank steak
Vitamin B12 0.51µg 1.63µg Flank steak
Vitamin K 2.1µg 1.4µg Ground chicken
Tryptophan 0.196mg 0.182mg Ground chicken
Threonine 0.97mg 1.105mg Flank steak
Isoleucine 1.06mg 1.259mg Flank steak
Leucine 1.816mg 2.201mg Flank steak
Lysine 2.014mg 2.338mg Flank steak
Methionine 0.596mg 0.72mg Flank steak
Phenylalanine 0.912mg 1.093mg Flank steak
Valine 1.102mg 1.372mg Flank steak
Histidine 0.706mg 0.883mg Flank steak
Cholesterol 107mg 79mg Flank steak
Trans Fat 0.087g Flank steak
Saturated Fat 3.11g 3.395g Ground chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0.031g 0g Ground chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g 0g Ground chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.016g 0g Ground chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 4.879g 3.317g Ground chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 2.08g 0.322g Ground chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.015g Ground chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.787g Ground chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.02g Ground chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.081g Ground chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ground chicken Flank steak
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
43%
Ground chicken
48%
Flank steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Ground chicken
54%
Flank steak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ground chicken
Ground chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.285g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flank steak
Flank steak contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flank steak
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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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. Ground chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171117/nutrients
  2. Flank steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168733/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.