Flank steak vs. Caribou meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between flank steak and caribou meat
- Flank steak has more selenium, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3, while caribou meat has more vitamin B12, vitamin B2, iron, vitamin B5, copper, and vitamin B1.
- Caribou meat's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 209% higher.
- Caribou meat contains 2 times less selenium than flank steak. Flank steak contains 29.4µg of selenium, while caribou meat contains 13.6µg.
- The amount of cholesterol in flank steak is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Beef, flank, steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, broiled and Game meat, caribou, cooked, roasted.
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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 SeleniumSelenium | +116.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +17.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +254.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +220.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +11% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +866.7% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +27.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +80.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +80% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +576.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +391.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +307.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +16.3% |
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:
29.77 g
Fats:
4.42 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
62.43 g
Other:
3.38 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +86.2% |
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Protein
~29.77g
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Carbs
~0g
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Water
~62.43g
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Other
~3.38g
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
1.7 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.33 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.62 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +149.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -49.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +92.5% |
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 | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.63µg | 6.64µg | 209% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.133mg | 0.9mg | 59% |
| Iron | 1.74mg | 6.17mg | 55% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.545mg | 2.68mg | 43% |
| Selenium | 29.4µg | 13.6µg | 29% |
| Copper | 0.082mg | 0.263mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.579mg | 0.32mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.075mg | 0.25mg | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 79mg | 109mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 7.363mg | 5.79mg | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 3.395g | 1.7g | 8% |
| Fats | 8.23g | 4.42g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.317g | 1.33g | 5% |
| Protein | 27.66g | 29.77g | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 210mg | 233mg | 3% |
| Choline | 105.4mg | 122.6mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0.087mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 3mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 4.9mg | 5.26mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.322g | 0.62g | 2% |
| Folate | 9µg | 5µg | 1% |
| Calories | 192kcal | 167kcal | 1% |
| Potassium | 339mg | 310mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 27mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 22mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 56mg | 60mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.38mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 1.4µg | 1.4µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.182mg | 0.458mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.105mg | 1.273mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.259mg | 1.347mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.201mg | 2.457mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.338mg | 2.697mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.72mg | 0.665mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.093mg | 1.324mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.372mg | 1.399mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.883mg | 1.179mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.06g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.03g | N/A |
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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%
118%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
71%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flank steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flank steak contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Caribou meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.695g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caribou meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caribou meat is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)