Flank steak vs. Ham — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Flank steak and Ham
- Flank steak has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Selenium, and Vitamin B6, however, Ham has more Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2.
- Ham's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 57% more.
- Flank steak has 3 times more Vitamin B12 than Ham. Flank steak has 1.63µg of Vitamin B12, while Ham has 0.65µg.
- Ham is lower in Saturated Fat.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Beef, flank, steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, broiled and Pork, cured, ham, boneless, extra lean (approximately 5% fat), roasted.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +64.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +150% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +18.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +17.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +70.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +50.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +500% |
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 | +52% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +83% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +35.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +44.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +150.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +200% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +23.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +905.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +51.9% |
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:
20.93 g
Fats:
5.53 g
Carbs:
1.5 g
Water:
67.67 g
Other:
4.37 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +32.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +48.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
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Water
~67.67g
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Other
~4.37g
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
1.81 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
2.62 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.54 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +26.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -46.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +67.7% |
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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 192kcal | 145kcal |
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| Protein | 27.66g | 20.93g |
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| Fats | 8.23g | 5.53g |
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| Net carbs | 0g | 1.5g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 1.5g |
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| Cholesterol | 79mg | 53mg |
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| Vitamin D | 32IU |
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| Magnesium | 23mg | 14mg |
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| Calcium | 20mg | 8mg |
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| Potassium | 339mg | 287mg |
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| Iron | 1.74mg | 1.48mg |
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| Copper | 0.082mg | 0.079mg |
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| Zinc | 4.9mg | 2.88mg |
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| Phosphorus | 210mg | 196mg |
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| Sodium | 56mg | 1203mg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.38mg | 0.25mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.8µg |
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| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0.054mg |
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| Selenium | 29.4µg | 19.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.075mg | 0.754mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.133mg | 0.202mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 7.363mg | 4.023mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.545mg | 0.403mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.579mg | 0.4mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.63µg | 0.65µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.4µg | 0µg |
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| Folate | 9µg | 3µg |
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| Choline | 105.4mg | 85.1mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.395g | 1.81g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.317g | 2.62g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.322g | 0.54g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.182mg | 0.251mg |
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| Threonine | 1.105mg | 0.931mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.259mg | 0.918mg |
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| Leucine | 2.201mg | 1.661mg |
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| Lysine | 2.338mg | 1.775mg |
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| Methionine | 0.72mg | 0.553mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.093mg | 0.904mg |
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| Valine | 1.372mg | 0.908mg |
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| Histidine | 0.883mg | 0.75mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
49%
45%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ham is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ham is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.585g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flank steak contains less Sodium (difference - 1147mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Flank steak is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flank steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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)