Flank steak vs. Ground beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Flank steak and Ground beef
- Flank steak has more Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Phosphorus, and Choline, however, Ground beef is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Iron.
- Ground beef covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 36% more than Flank steak.
- Flank steak has 2 times more Vitamin B6 than Ground beef. While Flank steak has 0.579mg of Vitamin B6, Ground beef has only 0.311mg.
- Flank steak has less Saturated Fat.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beef, flank, steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, broiled and Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked.
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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.
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Magnesium
+35.3%
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Phosphorus
+26.5%
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Potassium
+40.7%
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Sodium
-23.3%
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Selenium
+53.9%
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Calcium
+65%
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Iron
+30.5%
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Zinc
+19.2%
Equal in Copper - 0.079
Equal in Manganese - 0.009
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Magnesium
+35.3%
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Phosphorus
+26.5%
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Potassium
+40.7%
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Sodium
-23.3%
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Selenium
+53.9%
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Calcium
+65%
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Iron
+30.5%
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Zinc
+19.2%
Equal in Copper - 0.079
Equal in Manganese - 0.009
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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Vitamin E
+216.7%
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Vitamin B1
+47.1%
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Vitamin B3
+82.9%
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Vitamin B6
+86.2%
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Folate
+28.6%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+28.6%
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Vitamin B12
+52.8%
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Vitamin K
+107.1%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.512
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Vitamin E
+216.7%
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Vitamin B1
+47.1%
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Vitamin B3
+82.9%
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Vitamin B6
+86.2%
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Folate
+28.6%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+28.6%
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Vitamin B12
+52.8%
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Vitamin K
+107.1%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.512
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+15.9%
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Fats
+86.8%
Equal in Water - 58.37
Equal in Other - 2.39
Protein:
27.66 g
Fats:
8.23 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
64.17 g
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Protein:
23.87 g
Fats:
15.37 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
58.37 g
Other:
2.39 g
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Protein
+15.9%
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Fats
+86.8%
Equal in Water - 58.37
Equal in Other - 2.39
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-44.1%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+120.7%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+26.7%
Saturated Fat:
3.395 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
3.317 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.322 g
Saturated Fat:
6.073 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.408 g
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Saturated Fat
-44.1%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+120.7%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+26.7%
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 27.66g | 23.87g |
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| Fats | 8.23g | 15.37g |
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| Calories | 192kcal | 241kcal |
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| Calcium | 20mg | 33mg |
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| Iron | 1.74mg | 2.27mg |
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| Magnesium | 23mg | 17mg |
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| Phosphorus | 210mg | 166mg |
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| Potassium | 339mg | 241mg |
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| Sodium | 56mg | 73mg |
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| Zinc | 4.9mg | 5.84mg |
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| Copper | 0.082mg | 0.079mg |
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| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0.009mg | |
| Selenium | 29.4µg | 19.1µg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 9IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 3µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.38mg | 0.12mg |
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| Vitamin D | 2IU |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.075mg | 0.051mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.133mg | 0.171mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 7.363mg | 4.026mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.545mg | 0.512mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.579mg | 0.311mg |
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| Folate | 9µg | 7µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.63µg | 2.49µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.4µg | 2.9µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.182mg | 0.121mg |
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| Threonine | 1.105mg | 0.923mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.259mg | 1.055mg |
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| Leucine | 2.201mg | 1.861mg |
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| Lysine | 2.338mg | 1.976mg |
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| Methionine | 0.72mg | 0.614mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.093mg | 0.931mg |
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| Valine | 1.372mg | 1.172mg |
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| Histidine | 0.883mg | 0.775mg |
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| Cholesterol | 79mg | 88mg |
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| Trans Fat | 1.173g |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.395g | 6.073g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.317g | 7.322g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.322g | 0.408g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g |
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| 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
48%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flank steak contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flank steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Flank steak is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.678g)
Which food is cheaper?
Flank steak is cheaper (difference - $2)
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 richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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