Fish oil vs. Flank steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are fish oil and flank steak different?
- Flank steak is higher than fish oil in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, zinc, vitamin B6, phosphorus, iron, and vitamin B5.
- Fish oil covers your daily need for cholesterol, 229% more than flank steak.
- Fish oil contains 6 times more saturated fat than flank steak. Fish oil contains 21.29g of saturated fat, while flank steak contains 3.395g.
- Flank steak is lower in cholesterol.
Fish oil, herring 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 less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +∞% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
100 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
0 g
Other:
0 g
Protein:
27.66 g
Fats:
8.23 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
64.17 g
Other:
0 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +1115.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +∞% |
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Carbs
~0g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
21.29 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
56.564 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
15.604 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 | +1605.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +4746% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -84.1% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
| Cholesterol | 766mg | 79mg | 229% |
| Fats | 100g | 8.23g | 141% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 56.564g | 3.317g | 133% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 15.604g | 0.322g | 102% |
| Saturated fat | 21.29g | 3.395g | 81% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 1.63µg | 68% |
| Protein | 0g | 27.66g | 55% |
| Selenium | 0µg | 29.4µg | 53% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 7.363mg | 46% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.579mg | 45% |
| Zinc | 0mg | 4.9mg | 45% |
| Calories | 902kcal | 192kcal | 36% |
| Phosphorus | 0mg | 210mg | 30% |
| Iron | 0mg | 1.74mg | 22% |
| Choline | 105.4mg | 19% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.545mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.133mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 0mg | 339mg | 10% |
| Copper | 0mg | 0.082mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.075mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 0mg | 23mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.38mg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 0mg | 20mg | 2% |
| Folate | 0µg | 9µg | 2% |
| Sodium | 0mg | 56mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.4µg | 1% | |
| Manganese | 0mg | 0.009mg | 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% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 6.273g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 4.206g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.619g | 0g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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
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49%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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54%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flank steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 687mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Flank steak is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.895g)
Which food is cheaper?
Flank steak is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flank steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Flank steak is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fish oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fish oil contains less Sodium (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)