Broth vs. Flank steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are broth and flank steak different?
- Broth is richer in vitamin B2 and calcium, while flank steak is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, copper, and iron.
- Broth covers your daily need for sodium, 1036% more than flank steak.
- Broth contains 9 times more calcium than flank steak. Broth contains 187mg of calcium, while flank steak contains 20mg.
- Flank steak is lower in sodium.
- Broth has a higher glycemic index (45) than flank steak (0).
Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry and Beef, flank, steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, broiled types were used in this article.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +143.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +835% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1566.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +68.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +5344.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +26.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +21.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +223.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +255.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +199.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +479% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +443.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
16.66 g
Fats:
13.88 g
Carbs:
18.01 g
Water:
2.27 g
Other:
49.18 g
Protein:
27.66 g
Fats:
8.23 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
64.17 g
Other:
0 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +68.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +-82066.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +66% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +2726.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.43 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.48 g
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 | +61.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1291.3% |
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Saturated fat
~3.395g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 23875mg | 56mg | 1036% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.3µg | 1.63µg | 55% |
| Zinc | 0.09mg | 4.9mg | 44% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1mg | 0.579mg | 37% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.46mg | 7.363mg | 31% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.48g | 0.322g | 28% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.43mg | 0.133mg | 23% |
| Protein | 16.66g | 27.66g | 22% |
| Cholesterol | 13mg | 79mg | 22% |
| Calcium | 187mg | 20mg | 17% |
| Iron | 1.03mg | 1.74mg | 9% |
| Copper | 0mg | 0.082mg | 9% |
| Fats | 13.88g | 8.23g | 9% |
| Magnesium | 56mg | 23mg | 8% |
| Carbs | 18.01g | 0g | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 166mg | 210mg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.15mg | 0.009mg | 6% |
| Folate | 32µg | 9µg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.36g | 3.317g | 5% |
| Calories | 267kcal | 192kcal | 4% |
| Selenium | 28µg | 29.4µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.075mg | 2% |
| Choline | 114.6mg | 105.4mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 309mg | 339mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1.1mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 1.4µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.46mg | 0.38mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.6mg | 0.545mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 18.01g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 17.36g | 0g | N/A |
| Saturated fat | 3.43g | 3.395g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.182mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.105mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.259mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 2.201mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.338mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.72mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.093mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.372mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.883mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
28%
49%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
352%
54%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flank steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flank steak contains less Sodium (difference - 23819mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Flank steak is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.035g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Flank steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Broth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broth is relatively richer in vitamins
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.