Flank steak vs. Beef Stroganoff — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are flank steak and beef Stroganoff different?
- Flank steak is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, selenium, zinc, and phosphorus, while beef Stroganoff is higher in vitamin K and vitamin A.
- Beef Stroganoff covers your daily need for vitamin K, 85% more than flank steak.
- Flank steak contains 74 times more vitamin B3 than beef Stroganoff. Flank steak contains 7.363mg of vitamin B3, while beef Stroganoff contains 0.1mg.
- Beef Stroganoff is lower in cholesterol.
- Beef Stroganoff has a higher glycemic index (53) than flank steak (0).
Beef, flank, steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, broiled and Soup, beef stroganoff, canned, chunky style, ready-to-serve 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 more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1050% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +142.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +97.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +345.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +320% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -87.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +286.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +22% |
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 | +87.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +47.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +7263% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +865% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +526.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +485.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +7242.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +644.4% |
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:
5.1 g
Fats:
4.6 g
Carbs:
9 g
Water:
79.9 g
Other:
1.4 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +442.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +78.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +24.5% |
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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
2.324 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.556 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.246 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +113.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +30.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -31.5% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 1.4µg | 102.8µg | 85% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.63µg | 0.26µg | 57% |
| Protein | 27.66g | 5.1g | 45% |
| Vitamin B3 | 7.363mg | 0.1mg | 45% |
| Selenium | 29.4µg | 7.6µg | 40% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.579mg | 0.06mg | 40% |
| Zinc | 4.9mg | 1.1mg | 35% |
| Phosphorus | 210mg | 50mg | 23% |
| Cholesterol | 79mg | 21mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 56mg | 435mg | 16% |
| Choline | 105.4mg | 18mg | 16% |
| Folate | 9µg | 67µg | 15% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.545mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 1.74mg | 0.88mg | 11% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 84µg | 9% |
| Potassium | 339mg | 140mg | 6% |
| Fats | 8.23g | 4.6g | 6% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 2mg | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 3.395g | 2.324g | 5% |
| Calories | 192kcal | 98kcal | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.317g | 1.556g | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.075mg | 0.04mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.133mg | 0.09mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 0g | 9g | 3% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.6g | 2% |
| Copper | 0.082mg | 0.1mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.322g | 0.246g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 8.4g | N/A |
| Calcium | 20mg | 20mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 1.68g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.38mg | 0.41mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 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% |
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%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
24%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flank steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.68g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flank steak contains less Sodium (difference - 379mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Flank steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flank steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef Stroganoff is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beef Stroganoff is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.071g)
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.