Flank steak vs. Brussels sprouts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between flank steak and Brussels sprouts?
- Flank steak is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, zinc, vitamin B6, and phosphorus, while Brussels sprouts are higher in vitamin K and vitamin C.
- Brussels sprouts' daily need coverage for vitamin K is 146% higher.
- Brussels sprouts are lower in cholesterol.
We used Beef, flank, steak, separable lean, and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, broiled and Brussels sprouts, raw types in this comparison.
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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 IronIron | +24.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +17.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1066.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +204.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1737.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +110% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +14.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -55.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3644.4% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +47.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +888.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +76.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +164.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +451.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +131.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +85.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +12542.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +577.8% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.322g | 153g | 1018% |
| Vitamin K | 1.4µg | 177µg | 146% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 85mg | 94% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.63µg | 0µg | 68% |
| Selenium | 29.4µg | 1.6µg | 51% |
| Protein | 27.66g | 3.38g | 49% |
| Zinc | 4.9mg | 0.42mg | 41% |
| Vitamin B3 | 7.363mg | 0.745mg | 41% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.579mg | 0.219mg | 28% |
| Cholesterol | 79mg | 0mg | 26% |
| Phosphorus | 210mg | 69mg | 20% |
| Choline | 105.4mg | 19.1mg | 16% |
| Saturated fat | 3.395g | 0.062g | 15% |
| Fiber | 0g | 3.8g | 15% |
| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0.337mg | 14% |
| Folate | 9µg | 61µg | 13% |
| Fats | 8.23g | 0.3g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.317g | 0.023g | 8% |
| Calories | 192kcal | 43kcal | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.545mg | 0.309mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.075mg | 0.139mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1.74mg | 1.4mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 38µg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.38mg | 0.88mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.133mg | 0.09mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 0g | 8.95g | 3% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 42mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.93g | 1% | |
| Potassium | 339mg | 389mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.082mg | 0.07mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 56mg | 25mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 5.15g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 23mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 2.2g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.182mg | 0.037mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.105mg | 0.12mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.259mg | 0.132mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.201mg | 0.152mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.338mg | 0.154mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.72mg | 0.032mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.093mg | 0.098mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.372mg | 0.155mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.883mg | 0.076mg | 0% |
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:
3.38 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
8.95 g
Water:
86 g
Other:
1.37 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +718.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2643.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +34% |
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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
0.062 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
153 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +14321.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +47415.5% |
