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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.
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% 6.6% 27% 231% 88% 143% 100% 7.8% 11% 74%
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%
~equal in Calcium ~22mg
~equal in Potassium ~310mg
~equal in Zinc ~5.26mg
~equal in Sodium ~60mg

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 10% 0% 8% 0% 63% 208% 109% 161% 74% 830% 3.5% 3.8% 67%
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%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.4mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~1.4µg

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
30% 4% 62% 3%
Protein: 29.77 g
Fats: 4.42 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.43 g
Other: 3.38 g
Contains more FatsFats +86.2%
~equal in Protein ~29.77g
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~62.43g
~equal in Other ~3.38g

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
47% 36% 17%
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.
Flank steak Caribou meat
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Flank steak Caribou meat Opinion
Calories 192kcal 167kcal Flank steak
Protein 27.66g 29.77g Caribou meat
Fats 8.23g 4.42g Flank steak
Vitamin C 0mg 3mg Caribou meat
Cholesterol 79mg 109mg Flank steak
Magnesium 23mg 27mg Caribou meat
Calcium 20mg 22mg Caribou meat
Potassium 339mg 310mg Flank steak
Iron 1.74mg 6.17mg Caribou meat
Copper 0.082mg 0.263mg Caribou meat
Zinc 4.9mg 5.26mg Caribou meat
Phosphorus 210mg 233mg Caribou meat
Sodium 56mg 60mg Flank steak
Vitamin E 0.38mg 0.4mg Caribou meat
Manganese 0.009mg 0.087mg Caribou meat
Selenium 29.4µg 13.6µg Flank steak
Vitamin B1 0.075mg 0.25mg Caribou meat
Vitamin B2 0.133mg 0.9mg Caribou meat
Vitamin B3 7.363mg 5.79mg Flank steak
Vitamin B5 0.545mg 2.68mg Caribou meat
Vitamin B6 0.579mg 0.32mg Flank steak
Vitamin B12 1.63µg 6.64µg Caribou meat
Vitamin K 1.4µg 1.4µg
Folate 9µg 5µg Flank steak
Choline 105.4mg 122.6mg Caribou meat
Saturated Fat 3.395g 1.7g Caribou meat
Monounsaturated Fat 3.317g 1.33g Flank steak
Polyunsaturated fat 0.322g 0.62g Caribou meat
Tryptophan 0.182mg 0.458mg Caribou meat
Threonine 1.105mg 1.273mg Caribou meat
Isoleucine 1.259mg 1.347mg Caribou meat
Leucine 2.201mg 2.457mg Caribou meat
Lysine 2.338mg 2.697mg Caribou meat
Methionine 0.72mg 0.665mg Flank steak
Phenylalanine 1.093mg 1.324mg Caribou meat
Valine 1.372mg 1.399mg Caribou meat
Histidine 0.883mg 1.179mg Caribou meat
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.06g Caribou meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.03g Caribou meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Flank steak Caribou meat
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
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
49%
Flank steak
118%
Caribou meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Flank steak
71%
Caribou meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flank steak
Flank steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flank steak
Flank steak contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Caribou meat
Caribou meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.695g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caribou meat
Caribou meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caribou meat
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 ($)

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. Caribou meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173854/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.