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

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The main differences between Beef ribs and Flank steak

  • Beef ribs are richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, and Monounsaturated Fat, yet Flank steak is richer in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Selenium, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Beef ribs is 44% higher.
  • Beef ribs contain 4 times more Monounsaturated Fat than Flank steak. Beef ribs contain 13.04g of Monounsaturated Fat, while Flank steak contains 3.317g.
  • Flank steak contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Beef, rib, large end (ribs 6-9), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, choice, cooked, roasted 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 14% 3% 26% 87% 29% 157% 74% 8.3% 1.7% 116%
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 +33.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +17.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +44.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +15%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +16.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +22.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -12.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +38.7%
~equal in Copper ~0.082mg

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 18% 44% 68% 22% 53% 291% 0% 5.3% 0%
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 B2Vitamin B2 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +102.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +47.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +151.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +28.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.075mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 30% 46%
Protein: 22.8 g
Fats: 30.49 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 46.1 g
Other: 0.61 g
28% 8% 64%
Protein: 27.66 g
Fats: 8.23 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.17 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more FatsFats +270.5%
Contains more OtherOther +-1116.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +21.3%
Contains more WaterWater +39.2%
~equal in Carbs ~0g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 12.29 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 13.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.05 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +293.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +226.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -72.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef ribs Flank steak Opinion
Calories 372kcal 192kcal Beef ribs
Protein 22.8g 27.66g Flank steak
Fats 30.49g 8.23g Beef ribs
Cholesterol 85mg 79mg Flank steak
Magnesium 20mg 23mg Flank steak
Calcium 10mg 20mg Flank steak
Potassium 290mg 339mg Flank steak
Iron 2.33mg 1.74mg Beef ribs
Copper 0.088mg 0.082mg Beef ribs
Zinc 5.76mg 4.9mg Beef ribs
Phosphorus 172mg 210mg Flank steak
Sodium 64mg 56mg Flank steak
Vitamin E 0.38mg Flank steak
Manganese 0.013mg 0.009mg Beef ribs
Selenium 21.2µg 29.4µg Flank steak
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.075mg Flank steak
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.133mg Beef ribs
Vitamin B3 3.64mg 7.363mg Flank steak
Vitamin B5 0.37mg 0.545mg Flank steak
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.579mg Flank steak
Vitamin B12 2.33µg 1.63µg Beef ribs
Vitamin K 1.4µg Flank steak
Folate 7µg 9µg Flank steak
Choline 105.4mg Flank steak
Saturated Fat 12.29g 3.395g Flank steak
Monounsaturated Fat 13.04g 3.317g Beef ribs
Polyunsaturated fat 1.05g 0.322g Beef ribs
Tryptophan 0.255mg 0.182mg Beef ribs
Threonine 0.996mg 1.105mg Flank steak
Isoleucine 1.025mg 1.259mg Flank steak
Leucine 1.802mg 2.201mg Flank steak
Lysine 1.897mg 2.338mg Flank steak
Methionine 0.584mg 0.72mg Flank steak
Phenylalanine 0.89mg 1.093mg Flank steak
Valine 1.109mg 1.372mg Flank steak
Histidine 0.781mg 0.883mg Flank steak

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef ribs Flank steak
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
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
39%
Beef ribs
49%
Flank steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Beef ribs
54%
Flank steak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flank steak
Flank steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flank steak
Flank steak contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Flank steak
Flank steak is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.895g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Flank steak
Flank steak is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
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.

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 ribs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170619/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.