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Beefsteak vs. Flank steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Beefsteak and Flank steak

  • Beefsteak has more Monounsaturated Fat, however, Flank steak has more Vitamin B12.
  • Beefsteak's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 13% more.
  • Beefsteak has 2 times more Monounsaturated Fat than Flank steak. Beefsteak has 6.298g of Monounsaturated Fat, while Flank steak has 3.317g.
  • Flank steak is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Beef, loin, top loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, select, cooked, grilled 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 16% 6.6% 30% 61% 24% 132% 91% 7.4% 1.2% 157%
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 CopperCopper +12.3%
~equal in Magnesium ~23mg
~equal in Calcium ~20mg
~equal in Potassium ~339mg
~equal in Iron ~1.74mg
~equal in Zinc ~4.9mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~210mg
~equal in Sodium ~56mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.009mg
~equal in Selenium ~29.4µg

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% 9% 0% 20% 32% 131% 32% 135% 173% 4% 6% 56%
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 EVitamin E +18.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +18.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +12.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.075mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.133mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~7.363mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.545mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.579mg
~equal in Choline ~105.4mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 15% 58%
Protein: 26.72 g
Fats: 15.11 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.96 g
Other: 0.21 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 +83.6%
Contains more OtherOther +-450%
Contains more WaterWater +10.7%
~equal in Protein ~27.66g
~equal in Carbs ~0g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
46% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.951 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.298 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.56 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 +89.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +73.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -43%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Beefsteak Flank steak
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
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 Beefsteak Flank steak Opinion
Calories 250kcal 192kcal Beefsteak
Protein 26.72g 27.66g Flank steak
Fats 15.11g 8.23g Beefsteak
Cholesterol 79mg 79mg
Magnesium 23mg 23mg
Calcium 22mg 20mg Beefsteak
Potassium 340mg 339mg Beefsteak
Iron 1.63mg 1.74mg Flank steak
Copper 0.073mg 0.082mg Flank steak
Zinc 4.85mg 4.9mg Flank steak
Phosphorus 213mg 210mg Beefsteak
Sodium 57mg 56mg Flank steak
Vitamin E 0.45mg 0.38mg Beefsteak
Manganese 0.009mg 0.009mg
Selenium 28.8µg 29.4µg Flank steak
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.075mg Beefsteak
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.133mg Beefsteak
Vitamin B3 6.978mg 7.363mg Flank steak
Vitamin B5 0.527mg 0.545mg Flank steak
Vitamin B6 0.585mg 0.579mg Beefsteak
Vitamin B12 1.38µg 1.63µg Flank steak
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1.4µg Beefsteak
Folate 8µg 9µg Flank steak
Choline 101.8mg 105.4mg Flank steak
Saturated Fat 5.951g 3.395g Flank steak
Monounsaturated Fat 6.298g 3.317g Beefsteak
Polyunsaturated fat 0.56g 0.322g Beefsteak
Tryptophan 0.173mg 0.182mg Flank steak
Threonine 1.054mg 1.105mg Flank steak
Isoleucine 1.201mg 1.259mg Flank steak
Leucine 2.099mg 2.201mg Flank steak
Lysine 2.23mg 2.338mg Flank steak
Methionine 0.687mg 0.72mg Flank steak
Phenylalanine 1.042mg 1.093mg Flank steak
Valine 1.309mg 1.372mg Flank steak
Histidine 0.842mg 0.883mg Flank steak

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beefsteak 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
46%
Beefsteak
49%
Flank steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Beefsteak
54%
Flank steak

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Flank steak
Flank steak contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Flank steak
Flank steak is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.556g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (79 mg)
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. Beefsteak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168720/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.