Flank steak vs. Beef sirloin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between flank steak and beef sirloin
- Flank steak is richer in vitamin B12 and monounsaturated fat, yet beef sirloin is richer in selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, zinc, and phosphorus.
- Daily need coverage for selenium for beef sirloin is 17% higher.
- Flank steak contains 2 times more saturated fat than beef sirloin. Flank steak contains 3.395g of saturated fat, while beef sirloin contains 1.915g.
Food types used in this article are Beef, flank, steak, separable lean, and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, broiled and Beef, top sirloin, steak, separable lean, only, trimmed to 0" fat, select, 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 less SodiumSodium | -15.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +17.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +20.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +10.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +16.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +20.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +22.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +32.3% |
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 | +17.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +22.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +22.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +11.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +17.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +11.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +11.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
27.66 g
Fats:
8.23 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
64.17 g
Other:
0 g
Protein:
30.8 g
Fats:
5.03 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
63.58 g
Other:
0.59 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +63.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +11.4% |
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Carbs
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Water
~63.58g
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Other
~0.59g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.395 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.317 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.322 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.915 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.185 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +65.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +74.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -43.6% |
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 Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 29.4µg | 38.9µg | 17% |
| Vitamin B3 | 7.363mg | 9.001mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.579mg | 0.681mg | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 3.395g | 1.915g | 7% |
| Zinc | 4.9mg | 5.7mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.63µg | 1.47µg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 210mg | 253mg | 6% |
| Protein | 27.66g | 30.8g | 6% |
| Fats | 8.23g | 5.03g | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.317g | 2.006g | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.133mg | 0.163mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 339mg | 410mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1.74mg | 1.92mg | 2% |
| Choline | 105.4mg | 117.3mg | 2% |
| Calories | 192kcal | 177kcal | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.322g | 0.185g | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.545mg | 0.607mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.075mg | 0.088mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 27mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 79mg | 81mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 22mg | 0% |
| Copper | 0.082mg | 0.085mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 56mg | 66mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.38mg | 0.39mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0.011mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 1.4µg | 1.4µg | 0% |
| Folate | 9µg | 10µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.182mg | 0.202mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.105mg | 1.23mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.259mg | 1.401mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.201mg | 2.45mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.338mg | 2.603mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.72mg | 0.802mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.093mg | 1.217mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.372mg | 1.528mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.883mg | 0.983mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
49%
53%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
65%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flank steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flank steak contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beef sirloin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.48g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef sirloin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef sirloin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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 ($)