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Flank steak vs. Ground turkey — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between flank steak and ground turkey

  • Flank steak is richer in zinc and vitamin B12, yet ground turkey is richer in vitamin B5, vitamin B3, copper, phosphorus, and vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for zinc for flank steak is 16% higher.
  • Ground turkey contains less saturated fat.

Food types used in this article are Beef, flank, steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, broiled and Ground turkey, cooked.

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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 21% 8.4% 26% 57% 50% 85% 109% 10% 1.4% 170%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +15.3%
Contains more IronIron +14.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +57.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -28.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +30.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +40%
Contains more CopperCopper +84.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +21%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +22.2%
~equal in Selenium ~31.1µg

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 0% 8% 2.2% 3% 19% 49% 164% 72% 146% 168% 0% 5.3% 43%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +245.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +21.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +28.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +34.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +58.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +18.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +118.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.077mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.633mg

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
27% 10% 62%
Protein: 27.37 g
Fats: 10.4 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.07 g
Other: 0.16 g
Contains more FatsFats +26.4%
~equal in Protein ~27.37g
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~62.07g
~equal in Other ~0.16g

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
30% 38% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.669 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.458 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.917 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -21.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +805.9%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~3.458g

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 Ground turkey
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Flank steak Ground turkey DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.322g 2.917g 17%
Zinc 4.9mg 3.11mg 16%
Vitamin B5 0.545mg 1.193mg 13%
Vitamin B12 1.63µg 1.34µg 12%
Vitamin B3 7.363mg 8.724mg 9%
Copper 0.082mg 0.151mg 8%
Phosphorus 210mg 254mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.133mg 0.211mg 6%
Choline 105.4mg 78.2mg 5%
Cholesterol 79mg 93mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.579mg 0.633mg 4%
Saturated fat 3.395g 2.669g 3%
Iron 1.74mg 1.52mg 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 24µg 3%
Fats 8.23g 10.4g 3%
Selenium 29.4µg 31.1µg 3%
Magnesium 23mg 30mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.38mg 0.11mg 2%
Folate 9µg 7µg 1%
Protein 27.66g 27.37g 1%
Calories 192kcal 203kcal 1%
Vitamin K 1.4µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Sodium 56mg 78mg 1%
Potassium 339mg 294mg 1%
Calcium 20mg 28mg 1%
Vitamin D 8IU 1%
Manganese 0.009mg 0.011mg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.075mg 0.077mg 0%
Trans fat 0.134g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 3.317g 3.458g 0%
Tryptophan 0.182mg 0.312mg 0%
Threonine 1.105mg 1.258mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.259mg 1.227mg 0%
Leucine 2.201mg 2.262mg 0%
Lysine 2.338mg 2.452mg 0%
Methionine 0.72mg 0.806mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.093mg 1.068mg 0%
Valine 1.372mg 1.27mg 0%
Histidine 0.883mg 0.811mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.009g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.136g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.012g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.019g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.508g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Flank steak Ground turkey
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
52%
Ground turkey
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Flank steak
54%
Ground turkey

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Ground turkey
Ground turkey is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ground turkey
Ground turkey is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.726g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flank steak
Flank steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flank steak
Flank steak contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
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 ($)
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. Ground turkey - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171506/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.