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Flank steak vs. Beefsteak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Flank steak and Beefsteak

  • Flank steak has more Vitamin B12, however, Beefsteak has more Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Beefsteak's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 13% more.
  • Flank steak is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Beef, flank, steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, broiled and Beef, loin, top loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, select, cooked, grilled.

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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 Copper +12.3%
Equal in Calcium - 22
Equal in Iron - 1.63
Equal in Magnesium - 23
Equal in Phosphorus - 213
Equal in Potassium - 340
Equal in Sodium - 57
Equal in Zinc - 4.85
Equal in Manganese - 0.009
Equal in Selenium - 28.8
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 66% 17% 90% 30% 8% 134% 28% 2% 161%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 62% 17% 92% 30% 8% 133% 25% 2% 158%
Contains more Copper +12.3%
Equal in Calcium - 22
Equal in Iron - 1.63
Equal in Magnesium - 23
Equal in Phosphorus - 213
Equal in Potassium - 340
Equal in Sodium - 57
Equal in Zinc - 4.85
Equal in Manganese - 0.009
Equal in Selenium - 28.8

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.
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Contains more Folate +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +18.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +18.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +14.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.078
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.14
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 6.978
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.527
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.585
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 8% 0% 0% 19% 31% 139% 33% 134% 7% 204% 4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 10% 0% 0% 20% 33% 131% 32% 135% 6% 173% 4%
Contains more Folate +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +18.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +18.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +14.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.078
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.14
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 6.978
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.527
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.585

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +10.7%
Contains more Fats +83.6%
Equal in Protein - 26.72
Equal in Water - 57.96
Equal in Other - 0.21
28% 8% 64%
Protein: 27.66 g
Fats: 8.23 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.17 g
Other: 0 g
27% 15% 58%
Protein: 26.72 g
Fats: 15.11 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.96 g
Other: 0.21 g
Contains more Water +10.7%
Contains more Fats +83.6%
Equal in Protein - 26.72
Equal in Water - 57.96
Equal in Other - 0.21

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -43%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +89.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +73.9%
48% 47% 5%
Saturated Fat: 3.395 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.317 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.322 g
46% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 5.951 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.298 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.56 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -43%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +89.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +73.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Flank steak Beefsteak
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Flank steak Beefsteak Opinion
Protein 27.66g 26.72g Flank steak
Fats 8.23g 15.11g Beefsteak
Calories 192kcal 250kcal Beefsteak
Calcium 20mg 22mg Beefsteak
Iron 1.74mg 1.63mg Flank steak
Magnesium 23mg 23mg
Phosphorus 210mg 213mg Beefsteak
Potassium 339mg 340mg Beefsteak
Sodium 56mg 57mg Flank steak
Zinc 4.9mg 4.85mg Flank steak
Copper 0.082mg 0.073mg Flank steak
Manganese 0.009mg 0.009mg
Selenium 29.4µg 28.8µg Flank steak
Vitamin E 0.38mg 0.45mg Beefsteak
Vitamin B1 0.075mg 0.078mg Beefsteak
Vitamin B2 0.133mg 0.14mg Beefsteak
Vitamin B3 7.363mg 6.978mg Flank steak
Vitamin B5 0.545mg 0.527mg Flank steak
Vitamin B6 0.579mg 0.585mg Beefsteak
Folate 9µg 8µg Flank steak
Vitamin B12 1.63µg 1.38µg Flank steak
Vitamin K 1.4µg 1.6µg Beefsteak
Tryptophan 0.182mg 0.173mg Flank steak
Threonine 1.105mg 1.054mg Flank steak
Isoleucine 1.259mg 1.201mg Flank steak
Leucine 2.201mg 2.099mg Flank steak
Lysine 2.338mg 2.23mg Flank steak
Methionine 0.72mg 0.687mg Flank steak
Phenylalanine 1.093mg 1.042mg Flank steak
Valine 1.372mg 1.309mg Flank steak
Histidine 0.883mg 0.842mg Flank steak
Cholesterol 79mg 79mg
Saturated Fat 3.395g 5.951g Flank steak
Monounsaturated Fat 3.317g 6.298g Beefsteak
Polyunsaturated fat 0.322g 0.56g Beefsteak

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Flank steak Beefsteak
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
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
48%
Flank steak
45%
Beefsteak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Flank steak
53%
Beefsteak

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Flank steak
Flank steak contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Flank steak
Flank steak is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.556g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (79 mg)
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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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.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Flank steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168733/nutrients
  2. Beefsteak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168720/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.