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Brotwurst vs. Flank steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Brotwurst and Flank steak

  • Brotwurst has more Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B1, however, Flank steak is higher in Vitamin B6, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Selenium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B5.
  • Brotwurst covers your daily need of Sodium 46% more than Flank steak.
  • Brotwurst has 3 times more Vitamin B1 than Flank steak. While Brotwurst has 0.25mg of Vitamin B1, Flank steak has only 0.075mg.
  • Flank steak has less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Brotwurst, pork, beef, link 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 11% 14% 25% 39% 27% 57% 57% 145% 5.2% 93%
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 CalciumCalcium +140%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +344.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +43.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +20.6%
Contains more IronIron +68.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +133.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +56.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +72.9%
~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% 5.4% 9% 63% 53% 62% 3.6% 30% 256% 0% 3.8% 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 DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +72.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +25.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +40.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +123.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +808.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +345.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +80%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 28% 3% 51% 4%
Protein: 14.3 g
Fats: 27.8 g
Carbs: 2.98 g
Water: 51.3 g
Other: 3.62 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 +237.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +-6133.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +93.4%
Contains more WaterWater +25.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
38% 51% 11%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 9.93 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 13.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.83 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 +302.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +778.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -65.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brotwurst Flank steak Opinion
Calories 323kcal 192kcal Brotwurst
Protein 14.3g 27.66g Flank steak
Fats 27.8g 8.23g Brotwurst
Net carbs 2.98g 0g Brotwurst
Carbs 2.98g 0g Brotwurst
Cholesterol 63mg 79mg Brotwurst
Vitamin D 11IU Brotwurst
Magnesium 16mg 23mg Flank steak
Calcium 48mg 20mg Brotwurst
Potassium 281mg 339mg Flank steak
Iron 1.03mg 1.74mg Flank steak
Sugar 2.98g 0g Flank steak
Copper 0.08mg 0.082mg Flank steak
Zinc 2.1mg 4.9mg Flank steak
Phosphorus 134mg 210mg Flank steak
Sodium 1112mg 56mg Flank steak
Vitamin E 0.27mg 0.38mg Flank steak
Vitamin D 0.3µg Brotwurst
Manganese 0.04mg 0.009mg Brotwurst
Selenium 17µg 29.4µg Flank steak
Vitamin B1 0.25mg 0.075mg Brotwurst
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.133mg Brotwurst
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 7.363mg Flank steak
Vitamin B5 0.06mg 0.545mg Flank steak
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.579mg Flank steak
Vitamin B12 2.05µg 1.63µg Brotwurst
Vitamin K 0µg 1.4µg Flank steak
Folate 5µg 9µg Flank steak
Choline 105.4mg Flank steak
Saturated Fat 9.93g 3.395g Flank steak
Monounsaturated Fat 13.34g 3.317g Brotwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 2.83g 0.322g Brotwurst
Tryptophan 0.13mg 0.182mg Flank steak
Threonine 0.6mg 1.105mg Flank steak
Isoleucine 0.61mg 1.259mg Flank steak
Leucine 1.08mg 2.201mg Flank steak
Lysine 1.14mg 2.338mg Flank steak
Methionine 0.37mg 0.72mg Flank steak
Phenylalanine 0.54mg 1.093mg Flank steak
Valine 0.68mg 1.372mg Flank steak
Histidine 0.44mg 0.883mg Flank steak

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brotwurst Flank steak
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
37%
Brotwurst
49%
Flank steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Brotwurst
54%
Flank steak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flank steak
Flank steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flank steak
Flank steak contains less Sodium (difference - 1056mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Flank steak
Flank steak is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.535g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flank steak
Flank steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brotwurst
Brotwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brotwurst
Brotwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Brotwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171622/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.