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Beef Liver vs. Flank steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Beef Liver and Flank steak

  • Beef Liver is richer than Flank steak in Vitamin B12, Copper, Vitamin A, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, Folate, Iron, and Choline.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Beef Liver is 2873% higher.
  • Flank steak contains less Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Beef, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 1.8% 31% 245% 4761% 145% 213% 10% 46% 197%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 6% 30% 65% 27% 134% 90% 7.3% 1.2% 160%
Contains more IronIron +275.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +17318.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +136.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3855.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +22.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +233.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -29.1%
~equal in Magnesium ~23mg
~equal in Potassium ~339mg
~equal in Zinc ~4.9mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 6.3% 1903% 10% 36% 49% 790% 329% 427% 235% 8823% 8.3% 190% 232%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 7.6% 0% 19% 31% 138% 33% 134% 204% 3.5% 6.8% 57%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +34.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +158.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2475.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +138%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1204.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +75.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +4230.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +135.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +2711.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +304.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
29% 5% 5% 59% 2%
Protein: 29.08 g
Fats: 5.26 g
Carbs: 5.13 g
Water: 58.81 g
Other: 1.72 g
28% 8% 64%
Protein: 27.66 g
Fats: 8.23 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.17 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +-2966.7%
Contains more FatsFats +56.5%
~equal in Protein ~27.66g
~equal in Water ~64.17g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
57% 22% 21%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.947 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.109 g
48% 47% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.395 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.317 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.322 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -13.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +244.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +195.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Beef Liver Flank steak
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef Liver Flank steak Opinion
Calories 191kcal 192kcal Flank steak
Protein 29.08g 27.66g Beef Liver
Fats 5.26g 8.23g Flank steak
Vitamin C 1.9mg 0mg Beef Liver
Net carbs 5.13g 0g Beef Liver
Carbs 5.13g 0g Beef Liver
Cholesterol 396mg 79mg Flank steak
Vitamin D 49IU Beef Liver
Magnesium 21mg 23mg Flank steak
Calcium 6mg 20mg Flank steak
Potassium 352mg 339mg Beef Liver
Iron 6.54mg 1.74mg Beef Liver
Copper 14.283mg 0.082mg Beef Liver
Zinc 5.3mg 4.9mg Beef Liver
Phosphorus 497mg 210mg Beef Liver
Sodium 79mg 56mg Flank steak
Vitamin A 31714IU 0IU Beef Liver
Vitamin A 9442µg 0µg Beef Liver
Vitamin E 0.51mg 0.38mg Beef Liver
Vitamin D 1.2µg Beef Liver
Manganese 0.356mg 0.009mg Beef Liver
Selenium 36.1µg 29.4µg Beef Liver
Vitamin B1 0.194mg 0.075mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B2 3.425mg 0.133mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B3 17.525mg 7.363mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B5 7.11mg 0.545mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B6 1.017mg 0.579mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B12 70.58µg 1.63µg Beef Liver
Vitamin K 3.3µg 1.4µg Beef Liver
Folate 253µg 9µg Beef Liver
Trans Fat 0.365g Flank steak
Choline 426mg 105.4mg Beef Liver
Saturated Fat 2.947g 3.395g Beef Liver
Monounsaturated Fat 1.124g 3.317g Flank steak
Polyunsaturated fat 1.109g 0.322g Beef Liver
Tryptophan 0.368mg 0.182mg Beef Liver
Threonine 1.215mg 1.105mg Beef Liver
Isoleucine 1.352mg 1.259mg Beef Liver
Leucine 2.67mg 2.201mg Beef Liver
Lysine 2.247mg 2.338mg Flank steak
Methionine 0.759mg 0.72mg Beef Liver
Phenylalanine 1.515mg 1.093mg Beef Liver
Valine 1.761mg 1.372mg Beef Liver
Histidine 0.879mg 0.883mg Flank steak
Omega-3 - ALA 0.017g Beef Liver
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.025g Beef Liver
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g Beef Liver
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.659g Beef Liver

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef Liver Flank steak
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
1003%
Beef Liver
49%
Flank steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
567%
Beef Liver
54%
Flank steak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flank steak
Flank steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 317mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flank steak
Flank steak contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.448g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver 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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Beef Liver - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168626/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.