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Flank steak vs. Cocktail sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Flank steak and Cocktail sauce different?

  • Flank steak has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Choline than Cocktail sauce.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Flank steak is 68% higher.

Beef, flank, steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, broiled and Sauce, cocktail, ready-to-serve are the varieties 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 Iron +109.6%
Contains more Magnesium +35.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +600%
Contains less Sodium -94.3%
Contains more Zinc +1189.5%
Contains more Selenium +1236.4%
Contains more Calcium +30%
Contains more Copper +35.4%
Contains more Manganese +1544.4%
Equal in Potassium - 309
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 8% 32% 13% 13% 28% 129% 11% 37% 20% 12%
Contains more Iron +109.6%
Contains more Magnesium +35.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +600%
Contains less Sodium -94.3%
Contains more Zinc +1189.5%
Contains more Selenium +1236.4%
Contains more Calcium +30%
Contains more Copper +35.4%
Contains more Manganese +1544.4%
Equal in Potassium - 309

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 B1 +257.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +183%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +797.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +701.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +623.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +184.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +88.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +214.3%
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 22% 22% 0% 39% 6% 11% 16% 5% 19% 13% 0% 11%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +257.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +183%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +797.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +701.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +623.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +184.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +88.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +214.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1933.8%
Contains more Fats +683.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Water - 65.67
Equal in Other - 3.7
28% 8% 64%
Protein: 27.66 g
Fats: 8.23 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.17 g
Other: 0 g
28% 66% 4%
Protein: 1.36 g
Fats: 1.05 g
Carbs: 28.22 g
Water: 65.67 g
Other: 3.7 g
Contains more Protein +1933.8%
Contains more Fats +683.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Water - 65.67
Equal in Other - 3.7

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 Cocktail sauce
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Flank steak Cocktail sauce Opinion
Net carbs 0g 26.42g Cocktail sauce
Protein 27.66g 1.36g Flank steak
Fats 8.23g 1.05g Flank steak
Carbs 0g 28.22g Cocktail sauce
Calories 192kcal 124kcal Flank steak
Sugar 0g 11.83g Flank steak
Fiber 0g 1.8g Cocktail sauce
Calcium 20mg 26mg Cocktail sauce
Iron 1.74mg 0.83mg Flank steak
Magnesium 23mg 17mg Flank steak
Phosphorus 210mg 30mg Flank steak
Potassium 339mg 309mg Flank steak
Sodium 56mg 983mg Flank steak
Zinc 4.9mg 0.38mg Flank steak
Copper 0.082mg 0.111mg Cocktail sauce
Manganese 0.009mg 0.148mg Cocktail sauce
Selenium 29.4µg 2.2µg Flank steak
Vitamin A 0IU 359IU Cocktail sauce
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 18µg Cocktail sauce
Vitamin E 0.38mg 1.08mg Cocktail sauce
Vitamin C 0mg 11.6mg Cocktail sauce
Vitamin B1 0.075mg 0.021mg Flank steak
Vitamin B2 0.133mg 0.047mg Flank steak
Vitamin B3 7.363mg 0.82mg Flank steak
Vitamin B5 0.545mg 0.068mg Flank steak
Vitamin B6 0.579mg 0.08mg Flank steak
Folate 9µg 17µg Cocktail sauce
Vitamin B12 1.63µg 0µg Flank steak
Vitamin K 1.4µg 4.4µg Cocktail sauce
Tryptophan 0.182mg Flank steak
Threonine 1.105mg Flank steak
Isoleucine 1.259mg Flank steak
Leucine 2.201mg Flank steak
Lysine 2.338mg Flank steak
Methionine 0.72mg Flank steak
Phenylalanine 1.093mg Flank steak
Valine 1.372mg Flank steak
Histidine 0.883mg Flank steak
Cholesterol 79mg 0mg Cocktail sauce
Saturated Fat 3.395g 0g Cocktail sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 3.317g 0g Flank steak
Polyunsaturated fat 0.322g 0g Flank steak

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Flank steak Cocktail sauce
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
13%
Cocktail sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Flank steak
30%
Cocktail sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flank steak
Flank steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.83g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flank steak
Flank steak contains less Sodium (difference - 927mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cocktail sauce
Cocktail sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 79mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cocktail sauce
Cocktail sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.395g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocktail sauce
Cocktail sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Cocktail sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174067/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.