Chicken thigh vs. Flank steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between chicken thigh and flank steak
- Chicken thigh is higher in vitamin B5, vitamin B2, and polyunsaturated fat, yet flank steak is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, and vitamin B6.
- Flank steak covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 54% more than chicken thigh.
- Chicken thigh contains 8 times more polyunsaturated fat than flank steak. While chicken thigh contains 2.43g of polyunsaturated fat, flank steak contains only 0.322g.
- The amount of cholesterol in flank steak is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Chicken, broilers or fryers, thigh, meat only, cooked, fried 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +13% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +200% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +53.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +30.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +19.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +75.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -41.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +43.4% |
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 DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +17.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +91.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +135.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +52.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +393.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
28.18 g
Fats:
10.3 g
Carbs:
1.18 g
Water:
59.31 g
Other:
1.03 g
Protein:
27.66 g
Fats:
8.23 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
64.17 g
Other:
0 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +25.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +-1816.7% |
~equal in
Protein
~27.66g
~equal in
Water
~64.17g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.78 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.43 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 | -18.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +15.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +654.7% |
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.33µg | 1.63µg | 54% |
| Choline | 105.4mg | 19% | |
| Zinc | 2.79mg | 4.9mg | 19% |
| Selenium | 20.5µg | 29.4µg | 16% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.285mg | 0.545mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.38mg | 0.579mg | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.43g | 0.322g | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.255mg | 0.133mg | 9% |
| Cholesterol | 102mg | 79mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1.46mg | 1.74mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.38mg | 3% | |
| Fats | 10.3g | 8.23g | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 2.78g | 3.395g | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 7.12mg | 7.363mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 95mg | 56mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 199mg | 210mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 259mg | 339mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.4µg | 1% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.82g | 3.317g | 1% |
| Protein | 28.18g | 27.66g | 1% |
| Calories | 218kcal | 192kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.088mg | 0.075mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.027mg | 0.009mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1% | |
| Copper | 0.09mg | 0.082mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 20mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 23mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 8IU | 1% | |
| Carbs | 1.18g | 0g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.18g | 0g | N/A |
| Folate | 9µg | 9µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.329mg | 0.182mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.188mg | 1.105mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.486mg | 1.259mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.115mg | 2.201mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.384mg | 2.338mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.778mg | 0.72mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.121mg | 1.093mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.397mg | 1.372mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.874mg | 0.883mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.05g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.03g | 0g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
33%
49%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
54%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flank steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flank steak contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken thigh is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken thigh is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.615g)
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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