Brussels sprouts vs. Flank steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Brussels sprouts and flank steak?
- Brussels sprouts are richer in vitamin K and vitamin C, while flank steak is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, zinc, vitamin B6, and phosphorus.
- Brussels sprouts' daily need coverage for vitamin K is 146% higher.
- Brussels sprouts are lower in saturated fat.
We used Brussels sprouts, raw and Beef, flank, steak, separable lean, and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, broiled types in this comparison.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +110% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +14.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -55.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3644.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +24.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +17.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1066.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +204.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1737.5% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +131.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +85.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +12542.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +577.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +47.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +888.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +76.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +164.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +451.8% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 153g | 0.322g | 1018% |
| Vitamin K | 177µg | 1.4µg | 146% |
| Vitamin C | 85mg | 0mg | 94% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 1.63µg | 68% |
| Selenium | 1.6µg | 29.4µg | 51% |
| Protein | 3.38g | 27.66g | 49% |
| Zinc | 0.42mg | 4.9mg | 41% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.745mg | 7.363mg | 41% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.219mg | 0.579mg | 28% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 79mg | 26% |
| Phosphorus | 69mg | 210mg | 20% |
| Choline | 19.1mg | 105.4mg | 16% |
| Saturated fat | 0.062g | 3.395g | 15% |
| Fiber | 3.8g | 0g | 15% |
| Manganese | 0.337mg | 0.009mg | 14% |
| Folate | 61µg | 9µg | 13% |
| Fats | 0.3g | 8.23g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.023g | 3.317g | 8% |
| Calories | 43kcal | 192kcal | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.309mg | 0.545mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.139mg | 0.075mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 1.74mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 38µg | 0µg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.88mg | 0.38mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.09mg | 0.133mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 8.95g | 0g | 3% |
| Calcium | 42mg | 20mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.93g | 1% | |
| Potassium | 389mg | 339mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.07mg | 0.082mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 25mg | 56mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 5.15g | 0g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 23mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.2g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.037mg | 0.182mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.12mg | 1.105mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.132mg | 1.259mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.152mg | 2.201mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.154mg | 2.338mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.032mg | 0.72mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.098mg | 1.093mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.155mg | 1.372mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.076mg | 0.883mg | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.38 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
8.95 g
Water:
86 g
Other:
1.37 g
Protein:
27.66 g
Fats:
8.23 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
64.17 g
Other:
0 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +34% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +-2383.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +718.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2643.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.062 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
153 g
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 | -98.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +47415.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +14321.7% |
