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Flank steak vs. Game raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Flank steak and Game raw

  • Flank steak has more Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3, however, Game raw has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Iron, Copper, and Vitamin B1.
  • Game raw's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 195% more.
  • Flank steak has 4 times more Saturated Fat than Game raw. Flank steak has 3.395g of Saturated Fat, while Game raw has 0.95g.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Beef, flank, steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, broiled and Game meat, deer, raw.

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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 Calcium +300%
Contains more Zinc +134.4%
Contains more Selenium +203.1%
Contains more Iron +95.4%
Contains more Copper +208.5%
Contains more Manganese +355.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 23
Equal in Phosphorus - 202
Equal in Potassium - 318
Equal in Sodium - 51
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 2% 128% 17% 87% 29% 7% 57% 85% 6% 53%
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains more Zinc +134.4%
Contains more Selenium +203.1%
Contains more Iron +95.4%
Contains more Copper +208.5%
Contains more Manganese +355.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 23
Equal in Phosphorus - 202
Equal in Potassium - 318
Equal in Sodium - 51

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 E +90%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +15.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +56.5%
Contains more Folate +125%
Contains more Vitamin K +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +193.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +260.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +287.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Choline Vitamin K 0% 8% 0% 0% 19% 31% 139% 33% 134% 7% 204% 58% 4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Choline Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 56% 111% 120% 0% 86% 3% 789% 0% 3%
Contains more Vitamin E +90%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +15.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +56.5%
Contains more Folate +125%
Contains more Vitamin K +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +193.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +260.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +287.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +20.5%
Contains more Fats +240.1%
Contains more Water +14.6%
Equal in Other - 1.05
28% 8% 64%
Protein: 27.66 g
Fats: 8.23 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.17 g
Other: 0 g
23% 2% 74%
Protein: 22.96 g
Fats: 2.42 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.57 g
Other: 1.05 g
Contains more Protein +20.5%
Contains more Fats +240.1%
Contains more Water +14.6%
Equal in Other - 1.05

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +395.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -72%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +46%
48% 47% 5%
Saturated Fat: 3.395 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.317 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.322 g
45% 32% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.95 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.47 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +395.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -72%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +46%

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 Game raw
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Game raw Opinion
Protein 27.66g 22.96g Flank steak
Fats 8.23g 2.42g Flank steak
Calories 192kcal 120kcal Flank steak
Calcium 20mg 5mg Flank steak
Iron 1.74mg 3.4mg Game raw
Magnesium 23mg 23mg
Phosphorus 210mg 202mg Flank steak
Potassium 339mg 318mg Flank steak
Sodium 56mg 51mg Game raw
Zinc 4.9mg 2.09mg Flank steak
Copper 0.082mg 0.253mg Game raw
Manganese 0.009mg 0.041mg Game raw
Selenium 29.4µg 9.7µg Flank steak
Vitamin E 0.38mg 0.2mg Flank steak
Vitamin B1 0.075mg 0.22mg Game raw
Vitamin B2 0.133mg 0.48mg Game raw
Vitamin B3 7.363mg 6.37mg Flank steak
Vitamin B5 0.545mg Flank steak
Vitamin B6 0.579mg 0.37mg Flank steak
Folate 9µg 4µg Flank steak
Vitamin B12 1.63µg 6.31µg Game raw
Choline 105.4mg Flank steak
Vitamin K 1.4µg 1.1µg Flank steak
Tryptophan 0.182mg Flank steak
Threonine 1.105mg 1.08mg Flank steak
Isoleucine 1.259mg 0.908mg Flank steak
Leucine 2.201mg 1.951mg Flank steak
Lysine 2.338mg 2.006mg Flank steak
Methionine 0.72mg 0.566mg Flank steak
Phenylalanine 1.093mg 0.937mg Flank steak
Valine 1.372mg 1.073mg Flank steak
Histidine 0.883mg 1.135mg Game raw
Cholesterol 79mg 85mg Flank steak
Saturated Fat 3.395g 0.95g Game raw
Monounsaturated Fat 3.317g 0.67g Flank steak
Polyunsaturated fat 0.322g 0.47g Game raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Flank steak Game raw
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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
90%
Game raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Flank steak
47%
Game raw

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Game raw
Game raw contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Game raw
Game raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.445g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flank steak
Flank steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flank steak
Flank steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Flank steak
Flank steak 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. Game raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173855/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.