Flank steak vs. Italian sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between flank steak and Italian sausage?
- Flank steak is higher in zinc, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, and selenium; however, Italian sausage is richer in vitamin B1 and vitamin B2.
- Italian sausage's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 46% more.
- Italian sausage contains 2 times less zinc than flank steak. Flank steak contains 4.9mg of zinc, while Italian sausage contains 2.39mg.
- Italian sausage has less cholesterol.
- Flank steak has a lower glycemic index (0) than Italian sausage (28).
We used Beef, flank, steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, broiled and Sausage, Italian, pork, cooked types in this article.
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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 | +27.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +11.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +21.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +105% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +23.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +33.6% |
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 | +52% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +76.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +75.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +25.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +80% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +34.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +730.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +75.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +142.9% |
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:
19.12 g
Fats:
27.31 g
Carbs:
4.27 g
Water:
47.13 g
Other:
2.17 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +44.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +36.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +231.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
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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
10.195 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
17.108 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.518 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -66.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +415.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +992.5% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.075mg | 0.623mg | 46% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.317g | 17.108g | 34% |
| Saturated fat | 3.395g | 10.195g | 31% |
| Sodium | 56mg | 743mg | 30% |
| Fats | 8.23g | 27.31g | 29% |
| Zinc | 4.9mg | 2.39mg | 23% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.322g | 3.518g | 21% |
| Vitamin B3 | 7.363mg | 4.165mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.579mg | 0.33mg | 19% |
| Protein | 27.66g | 19.12g | 17% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.63µg | 1.3µg | 14% |
| Selenium | 29.4µg | 22µg | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.545mg | 11% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.133mg | 0.233mg | 8% |
| Calories | 192kcal | 344kcal | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 79mg | 57mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 210mg | 170mg | 6% |
| Choline | 105.4mg | 78.2mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 1µg | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 41IU | 5% | |
| Iron | 1.74mg | 1.43mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 1.4µg | 3.4µg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 18mg | 1% |
| Folate | 9µg | 5µg | 1% |
| Potassium | 339mg | 304mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.38mg | 0.25mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 10µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0g | 4.27g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 4.17g | N/A |
| Calcium | 20mg | 21mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 1.86g | N/A |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.1g | 0% |
| Copper | 0.082mg | 0.08mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.182mg | 0.161mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.105mg | 0.792mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.259mg | 0.731mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.201mg | 1.343mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.338mg | 1.522mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.72mg | 0.486mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.093mg | 0.67mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.372mg | 0.804mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.883mg | 0.577mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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47%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
48%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flank steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flank steak contains less Sodium (difference - 687mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Flank steak is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Flank steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Flank steak is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flank steak is relatively richer in minerals
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.