Flank steak vs. Buttermilk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between flank steak and buttermilk?
- Flank steak has more vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, zinc, iron, phosphorus, and choline than buttermilk.
- Flank steak's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 59% higher.
- Buttermilk has 127 times less vitamin B3 than flank steak. Flank steak has 7.363mg of vitamin B3, while buttermilk has 0.058mg.
- Buttermilk is lower in cholesterol.
We used Beef, flank, steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, broiled and Milk, buttermilk, fluid, cultured, lowfat 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +109.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +124.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +3380% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +645.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1066.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +136% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -70.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +350% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1370% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +480% |
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 | +660% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +120.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +12594.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +98.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1602.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +640.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1300% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +80% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +495.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +15.8% |
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:
3.31 g
Fats:
0.88 g
Carbs:
4.79 g
Water:
90.13 g
Other:
0.89 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +735.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +835.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +40.5% |
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Other
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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
0.548 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.254 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.033 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1205.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +875.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -83.9% |
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 Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.63µg | 0.22µg | 59% |
| Selenium | 29.4µg | 2µg | 50% |
| Protein | 27.66g | 3.31g | 49% |
| Vitamin B3 | 7.363mg | 0.058mg | 46% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.579mg | 0.034mg | 42% |
| Zinc | 4.9mg | 0.42mg | 41% |
| Cholesterol | 79mg | 4mg | 25% |
| Iron | 1.74mg | 0.05mg | 21% |
| Phosphorus | 210mg | 89mg | 17% |
| Choline | 105.4mg | 17.7mg | 16% |
| Saturated fat | 3.395g | 0.548g | 13% |
| Fats | 8.23g | 0.88g | 11% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 116mg | 10% |
| Copper | 0.082mg | 0.011mg | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.317g | 0.254g | 8% |
| Calories | 192kcal | 40kcal | 8% |
| Potassium | 339mg | 151mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 56mg | 190mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.545mg | 0.275mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.075mg | 0.034mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 11mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.322g | 0.033g | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.133mg | 0.154mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 14µg | 2% |
| Carbs | 0g | 4.79g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.38mg | 0.05mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.4µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Folate | 9µg | 5µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 4.79g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 1IU | 0% | |
| Sugar | 0g | 4.79g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0.002mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.182mg | 0.042mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.105mg | 0.141mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.259mg | 0.171mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.201mg | 0.313mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.338mg | 0.277mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.72mg | 0.087mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.093mg | 0.171mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.372mg | 0.217mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.883mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
15%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flank steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.79g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flank steak contains less Sodium (difference - 134mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Flank steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Flank steak is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flank steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Flank steak is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Buttermilk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 75mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Buttermilk is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.847g)