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Flank steak vs. Bologna sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Flank steak and Bologna sausage different?

  • Flank steak is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Iron, and Phosphorus, while Bologna sausage is higher in Vitamin B1.
  • Bologna sausage covers your daily need of Vitamin B1 37% more than Flank steak.
  • Flank steak contains 2 times more Zinc than Bologna sausage. Flank steak contains 4.9mg of Zinc, while Bologna sausage contains 2.03mg.
  • Flank steak is lower in Saturated Fat.

Beef, flank, steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, broiled and Bologna, pork 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 Calcium +81.8%
Contains more Iron +126%
Contains more Magnesium +64.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +51.1%
Contains more Potassium +20.6%
Contains less Sodium -93.8%
Contains more Zinc +141.4%
Contains more Selenium +131.5%
Contains more Manganese +300%
Equal in Copper - 0.08
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 4% 29% 10% 60% 25% 119% 56% 27% 5% 70%
Contains more Calcium +81.8%
Contains more Iron +126%
Contains more Magnesium +64.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +51.1%
Contains more Potassium +20.6%
Contains less Sodium -93.8%
Contains more Zinc +141.4%
Contains more Selenium +131.5%
Contains more Manganese +300%
Equal in Copper - 0.08

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 Vitamin E +46.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +88.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +114.4%
Contains more Folate +80%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +75.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +597.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +18%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +32.1%
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% 6% 42% 0% 131% 37% 74% 44% 63% 4% 117% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +46.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +88.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +114.4%
Contains more Folate +80%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +75.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +597.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +18%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +32.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +80.8%
Contains more Fats +141.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Water - 60.6
Equal in Other - 3.5
28% 8% 64%
Protein: 27.66 g
Fats: 8.23 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.17 g
Other: 0 g
15% 20% 61% 4%
Protein: 15.3 g
Fats: 19.87 g
Carbs: 0.73 g
Water: 60.6 g
Other: 3.5 g
Contains more Protein +80.8%
Contains more Fats +141.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Water - 60.6
Equal in Other - 3.5

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +193.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +554.3%
48% 47% 5%
Saturated Fat: 3.395 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.317 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.322 g
37% 52% 11%
Saturated Fat: 6.839 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.732 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.107 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +193.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +554.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Flank steak Bologna sausage Opinion
Net carbs 0g 0.73g Bologna sausage
Protein 27.66g 15.3g Flank steak
Fats 8.23g 19.87g Bologna sausage
Carbs 0g 0.73g Bologna sausage
Calories 192kcal 247kcal Bologna sausage
Calcium 20mg 11mg Flank steak
Iron 1.74mg 0.77mg Flank steak
Magnesium 23mg 14mg Flank steak
Phosphorus 210mg 139mg Flank steak
Potassium 339mg 281mg Flank steak
Sodium 56mg 907mg Flank steak
Zinc 4.9mg 2.03mg Flank steak
Copper 0.082mg 0.08mg Flank steak
Manganese 0.009mg 0.036mg Bologna sausage
Selenium 29.4µg 12.7µg Flank steak
Vitamin E 0.38mg 0.26mg Flank steak
Vitamin D 56IU Bologna sausage
Vitamin D 1.4µg Bologna sausage
Vitamin B1 0.075mg 0.523mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin B2 0.133mg 0.157mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin B3 7.363mg 3.9mg Flank steak
Vitamin B5 0.545mg 0.72mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin B6 0.579mg 0.27mg Flank steak
Folate 9µg 5µg Flank steak
Vitamin B12 1.63µg 0.93µg Flank steak
Vitamin K 1.4µg 0.3µg Flank steak
Tryptophan 0.182mg 0.149mg Flank steak
Threonine 1.105mg 0.641mg Flank steak
Isoleucine 1.259mg 0.663mg Flank steak
Leucine 2.201mg 1.168mg Flank steak
Lysine 2.338mg 1.204mg Flank steak
Methionine 0.72mg 0.412mg Flank steak
Phenylalanine 1.093mg 0.585mg Flank steak
Valine 1.372mg 0.737mg Flank steak
Histidine 0.883mg 0.482mg Flank steak
Cholesterol 79mg 59mg Bologna sausage
Saturated Fat 3.395g 6.839g Flank steak
Monounsaturated Fat 3.317g 9.732g Bologna sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 0.322g 2.107g Bologna sausage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Flank steak Bologna sausage
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
43%
Bologna sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Flank steak
40%
Bologna sausage

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Flank steak
Flank steak contains less Sodium (difference - 851mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Flank steak
Flank steak is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.444g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flank steak
Flank steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
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 ($)
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. Bologna sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173856/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.