Flank steak vs. Beefsteak raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between flank steak and beefsteak raw
- Flank steak has more vitamin B3 and monounsaturated fat; however, beefsteak raw has more vitamin B12.
- Beefsteak raw's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 44% more.
- Flank steak has 2 times more saturated fat than beefsteak raw. Flank steak has 3.395g of saturated fat, while beefsteak raw has 1.875g.
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 sirloin cap steak, boneless, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, raw.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +300% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +10.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +14.9% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +45.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +200% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +36.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +65% |
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:
21.38 g
Fats:
5.36 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
72.93 g
Other:
0.33 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +29.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +53.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +13.7% |
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Carbs
~0g
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Other
~0.33g
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
1.875 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.354 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.189 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +40.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +70.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -44.8% |
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 | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.63µg | 2.69µg | 44% |
| Choline | 105.4mg | 19% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 7.363mg | 5.048mg | 14% |
| Protein | 27.66g | 21.38g | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.545mg | 11% | |
| Saturated fat | 3.395g | 1.875g | 7% |
| Fats | 8.23g | 5.36g | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 79mg | 67mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 4.9mg | 5.3mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.133mg | 0.182mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.38mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.579mg | 0.543mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 29.4µg | 27.9µg | 3% |
| Calories | 192kcal | 134kcal | 3% |
| Iron | 1.74mg | 2mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.317g | 2.354g | 2% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 5mg | 2% |
| Folate | 9µg | 3µg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.322g | 0.189g | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 210mg | 220mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 339mg | 375mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 3IU | 0% | |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 25mg | 0% |
| Copper | 0.082mg | 0.079mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 56mg | 55mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.075mg | 0.075mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 1.4µg | 1.5µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.253g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.182mg | 0.262mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.105mg | 1.099mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.259mg | 1.09mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.201mg | 2.011mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.338mg | 2.247mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.72mg | 0.621mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.093mg | 0.931mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.372mg | 1.152mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.883mg | 0.868mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.008g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.142g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
49%
48%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?
Flank steak is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beefsteak raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beefsteak raw contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beefsteak raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.52g)
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 richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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