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Flank steak vs. Bockwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Flank steak and Bockwurst

  • Flank steak is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Choline, yet Bockwurst is richer in Vitamin K, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Bockwurst is 57% higher.
  • Flank steak contains 3 times more Selenium than Bockwurst. Flank steak contains 29.4µg of Selenium, while Bockwurst contains 11.3µg.
  • Flank steak contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Beef, flank, steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, broiled and Bockwurst, pork, veal, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 6% 30% 65% 27% 134% 90% 7.3% 1.2% 160%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 12% 24% 43% 33% 56% 72% 99% 22% 62%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +25.6%
Contains more IronIron +51.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +136.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +24.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +160.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +13%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +105%
Contains more CopperCopper +22%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1800%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 7.6% 0% 19% 31% 138% 33% 134% 204% 3.5% 6.8% 57%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 11% 15% 7.6% 0% 48% 54% 105% 53% 87% 108% 176% 13% 25%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +31.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +53.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +89.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +127.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +157.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +75.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +63.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +4914.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +88.9%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.38mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 8% 64%
Protein: 27.66 g
Fats: 8.23 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.17 g
Other: 0 g
14% 26% 3% 54% 3%
Protein: 14.03 g
Fats: 25.87 g
Carbs: 2.95 g
Water: 54.47 g
Other: 2.68 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +97.1%
Contains more WaterWater +17.8%
Contains more FatsFats +214.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Other ~2.68g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
48% 47% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.395 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.317 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.322 g
40% 51% 9%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 10.256 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 13.138 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.328 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -66.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +296.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +623%

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 Bockwurst
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Flank steak Bockwurst Opinion
Calories 192kcal 301kcal Bockwurst
Protein 27.66g 14.03g Flank steak
Fats 8.23g 25.87g Bockwurst
Vitamin C 0mg 3.2mg Bockwurst
Net carbs 0g 1.95g Bockwurst
Carbs 0g 2.95g Bockwurst
Cholesterol 79mg 93mg Flank steak
Magnesium 23mg 26mg Bockwurst
Calcium 20mg 41mg Bockwurst
Potassium 339mg 270mg Flank steak
Iron 1.74mg 1.15mg Flank steak
Sugar 0g 1.33g Flank steak
Fiber 0g 1g Bockwurst
Copper 0.082mg 0.1mg Bockwurst
Zinc 4.9mg 2.07mg Flank steak
Phosphorus 210mg 169mg Flank steak
Sodium 56mg 756mg Flank steak
Vitamin A 0IU 256IU Bockwurst
Vitamin A 0µg 15µg Bockwurst
Vitamin E 0.38mg 0.38mg
Manganese 0.009mg 0.171mg Bockwurst
Selenium 29.4µg 11.3µg Flank steak
Vitamin B1 0.075mg 0.193mg Bockwurst
Vitamin B2 0.133mg 0.233mg Bockwurst
Vitamin B3 7.363mg 5.616mg Flank steak
Vitamin B5 0.545mg 0.891mg Bockwurst
Vitamin B6 0.579mg 0.378mg Flank steak
Vitamin B12 1.63µg 0.86µg Flank steak
Vitamin K 1.4µg 70.2µg Bockwurst
Folate 9µg 17µg Bockwurst
Choline 105.4mg 46.4mg Flank steak
Saturated Fat 3.395g 10.256g Flank steak
Monounsaturated Fat 3.317g 13.138g Bockwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 0.322g 2.328g Bockwurst
Tryptophan 0.182mg 153mg Bockwurst
Threonine 1.105mg 0.613mg Flank steak
Isoleucine 1.259mg 0.677mg Flank steak
Leucine 2.201mg 1.107mg Flank steak
Lysine 2.338mg 1.166mg Flank steak
Methionine 0.72mg 0.333mg Flank steak
Phenylalanine 1.093mg 0.556mg Flank steak
Valine 1.372mg 0.767mg Flank steak
Histidine 0.883mg 0.513mg Flank steak
Fructose 0.01g Bockwurst

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Flank steak Bockwurst
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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%
Flank steak
54%
Bockwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Flank steak
44%
Bockwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flank steak
Flank steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flank steak
Flank steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.33g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flank steak
Flank steak contains less Sodium (difference - 700mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Flank steak
Flank steak is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.861g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Flank steak
Flank steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bockwurst
Bockwurst is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Bockwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171619/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.