Flank steak vs Barbecue chicken - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Flank steak and Barbecue chicken different?
- Flank steak has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Iron, Vitamin B5, and Choline than Barbecue chicken.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Flank steak is 48% higher.
- Flank steak contains 4 times more Vitamin B5 than Barbecue chicken. While Flank steak contains 0.545mg of Vitamin B5, Barbecue chicken contains only 0.152mg.
- Flank steak has less Cholesterol.
Beef, flank, steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, broiled and Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin are the varieties 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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Calcium
+25%
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Iron
+83.2%
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Potassium
+32.9%
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Sodium
-83.3%
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Zinc
+175.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 21
Equal in Phosphorus - 218
Equal in Copper - 0.077
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Calcium
+25%
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Iron
+83.2%
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Potassium
+32.9%
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Sodium
-83.3%
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Zinc
+175.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 21
Equal in Phosphorus - 218
Equal in Copper - 0.077
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Vitamin B1
+36.4%
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Vitamin B3
+28.5%
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Vitamin B5
+258.6%
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Vitamin B6
+203.1%
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Folate
+12.5%
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Vitamin B12
+246.8%
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Vitamin K
+∞%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+21.1%
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Vitamin B2
+70.7%
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Vitamin B1
+36.4%
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Vitamin B3
+28.5%
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Vitamin B5
+258.6%
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Vitamin B6
+203.1%
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Folate
+12.5%
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Vitamin B12
+246.8%
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Vitamin K
+∞%
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Vitamin A
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Vitamin E
+21.1%
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Vitamin B2
+70.7%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 0g | 0.12g |
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Protein | 27.66g | 22.51g |
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Fats | 8.23g | 15.08g |
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Carbs | 0g | 0.12g |
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Calories | 192kcal | 226kcal |
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Starch | g | 0g |
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Fructose | g | 0.04g |
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Sugar | 0g | 0.12g |
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Fiber | 0g | 0g | |
Calcium | 20mg | 16mg |
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Iron | 1.74mg | 0.95mg |
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Magnesium | 23mg | 21mg |
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Phosphorus | 210mg | 218mg |
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Potassium | 339mg | 255mg |
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Sodium | 56mg | 335mg |
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Zinc | 4.9mg | 1.78mg |
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Copper | 0.082mg | 0.077mg |
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Vitamin A | 0IU | 67IU |
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Vitamin E | 0.38mg | 0.46mg |
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Vitamin D | IU | 0IU |
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Vitamin D | µg | 0µg |
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Vitamin C | 0mg | 0mg | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.075mg | 0.055mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.133mg | 0.227mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 7.363mg | 5.732mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0.545mg | 0.152mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.579mg | 0.191mg |
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Folate | 9µg | 8µg |
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Vitamin B12 | 1.63µg | 0.47µg |
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Vitamin K | 1.4µg | 0µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.182mg | 0.173mg |
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Threonine | 1.105mg | 0.657mg |
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Isoleucine | 1.259mg | 0.853mg |
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Leucine | 2.201mg | 1.549mg |
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Lysine | 2.338mg | 1.75mg |
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Methionine | 0.72mg | 0.565mg |
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Phenylalanine | 1.093mg | 0.69mg |
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Valine | 1.372mg | 0.935mg |
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Histidine | 0.883mg | 0.592mg |
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Cholesterol | 79mg | 127mg |
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Trans Fat | g | 0.078g |
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Saturated Fat | 3.395g | 3.927g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 3.317g | 6.446g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 0.322g | 2.038g |
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Vitamin and Mineral Summary Scores
The summary score is calculated by summing up the daily values contained in 300 grams of the product. Obviously the more the food fulfills human daily needs, the more the summary score is.
Vitamin Summary Score
48

25

Mineral Summary Score
47

36

Macronutrients Comparison
Macronutrient comparison charts compare the amount of protein, total fats, and total carbohydrates in 300 grams of the food. The displayed values show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of food.
Protein
166%

135%

Carbohydrates
0%

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Fats
38%

70%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Flank steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Flank steak contains less Sodium (difference - 279mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Flank steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Flank steak is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.532g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Flank steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Flank steak is relatively richer in minerals
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.