Flank steak vs. Corned beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
Compare
A recap on differences between Flank steak and Corned beef
- Flank steak is higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Choline, and Potassium, yet Corned beef is higher in Copper, and Selenium.
- Corned beef covers your daily Sodium needs 40% more than Flank steak.
- Flank steak contains 3 times more Vitamin B6 than Corned beef. While Flank steak contains 0.579mg of Vitamin B6, Corned beef contains only 0.23mg.
- The amount of Cholesterol in Flank steak is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Beef, flank, steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, broiled and Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, cooked.
Infographic
Infographic link
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 | +91.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +150% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +133.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +68% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +87.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +144.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +11.6% |
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 | +137.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +188.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +143% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +29.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +151.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +50% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +52.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +27.8% |
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:
18.17 g
Fats:
18.98 g
Carbs:
0.47 g
Water:
59.79 g
Other:
2.59 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +52.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +130.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
~equal in
Water
~59.79g
~equal in
Other
~2.59g
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
6.34 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
9.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.67 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -46.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +178% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +108.1% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
 |
 |
||
| Lower in Cholesterol |
|
||
| Lower in Sodium |
|
||
| Lower in Saturated Fat |
|
||
| Rich in vitamins |
|
||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient | |
|
Opinion |
| Calories | 192kcal | 251kcal |
|
| Protein | 27.66g | 18.17g |
|
| Fats | 8.23g | 18.98g |
|
| Net carbs | 0g | 0.47g |
|
| Carbs | 0g | 0.47g |
|
| Cholesterol | 79mg | 98mg |
|
| Vitamin D | 4IU |
|
|
| Magnesium | 23mg | 12mg |
|
| Calcium | 20mg | 8mg |
|
| Potassium | 339mg | 145mg |
|
| Iron | 1.74mg | 1.86mg |
|
| Copper | 0.082mg | 0.154mg |
|
| Zinc | 4.9mg | 4.58mg |
|
| Phosphorus | 210mg | 125mg |
|
| Sodium | 56mg | 973mg |
|
| Vitamin E | 0.38mg | 0.16mg |
|
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg |
|
|
| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0.022mg |
|
| Selenium | 29.4µg | 32.8µg |
|
| Vitamin B1 | 0.075mg | 0.026mg |
|
| Vitamin B2 | 0.133mg | 0.17mg |
|
| Vitamin B3 | 7.363mg | 3.03mg |
|
| Vitamin B5 | 0.545mg | 0.42mg |
|
| Vitamin B6 | 0.579mg | 0.23mg |
|
| Vitamin B12 | 1.63µg | 1.63µg | |
| Vitamin K | 1.4µg | 1.5µg |
|
| Folate | 9µg | 6µg |
|
| Choline | 105.4mg | 69.2mg |
|
| Saturated Fat | 3.395g | 6.34g |
|
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.317g | 9.22g |
|
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.322g | 0.67g |
|
| Tryptophan | 0.182mg | 0.119mg |
|
| Threonine | 1.105mg | 0.726mg |
|
| Isoleucine | 1.259mg | 0.827mg |
|
| Leucine | 2.201mg | 1.445mg |
|
| Lysine | 2.338mg | 1.536mg |
|
| Methionine | 0.72mg | 0.473mg |
|
| Phenylalanine | 1.093mg | 0.718mg |
|
| Valine | 1.372mg | 0.901mg |
|
| Histidine | 0.883mg | 0.58mg |
|
Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
|
|
|
| Low Calories diet |
|
|
| Low Fats diet |
|
|
| Low Carbs diet |
|
|
| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
People also compare
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%
34%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
63%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flank steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flank steak contains less Sodium (difference - 917mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Flank steak is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.945g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Flank steak is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
?
The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
?
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.