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Flank steak vs. Lasagne — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Flank steak and Lasagne

  • Flank steak is higher than Lasagne in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Choline, Phosphorus, and Iron.
  • Flank steak covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 54% more than Lasagne.
  • Flank steak contains 6 times more Zinc than Lasagne. While Flank steak contains 4.9mg of Zinc, Lasagne contains only 0.87mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Lasagne is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Beef, flank, steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, broiled and Lasagna with meat sauce, frozen, prepared.

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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 Iron +145.1%
Contains more Magnesium +15%
Contains more Phosphorus +82.6%
Contains more Potassium +73%
Contains less Sodium -85%
Contains more Zinc +463.2%
Contains more Selenium +84.9%
Contains more Calcium +340%
Contains more Manganese +2044.4%
Equal in Copper - 0.09
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 27% 27% 15% 50% 18% 49% 24% 30% 26% 87%
Contains more Iron +145.1%
Contains more Magnesium +15%
Contains more Phosphorus +82.6%
Contains more Potassium +73%
Contains less Sodium -85%
Contains more Zinc +463.2%
Contains more Selenium +84.9%
Contains more Calcium +340%
Contains more Manganese +2044.4%
Equal in Copper - 0.09

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 B2 +79.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +381.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +68.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +374.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +393.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +123.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +400%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.07
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 8% 0% 0% 19% 31% 139% 33% 134% 7% 204% 4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 27% 17% 0% 9% 18% 18% 29% 20% 29% 18% 42% 18%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +79.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +381.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +68.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +374.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +393.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +123.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +400%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.07

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +279.9%
Contains more Fats +67.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +10.4%
Equal in Other - 1.57
28% 8% 64%
Protein: 27.66 g
Fats: 8.23 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.17 g
Other: 0 g
7% 5% 15% 71%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 4.92 g
Carbs: 15.36 g
Water: 70.87 g
Other: 1.57 g
Contains more Protein +279.9%
Contains more Fats +67.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +10.4%
Equal in Other - 1.57

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +88.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -30.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +34.5%
48% 47% 5%
Saturated Fat: 3.395 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.317 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.322 g
52% 39% 10%
Saturated Fat: 2.348 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.758 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.433 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +88.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -30.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +34.5%

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 Lasagne
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Flank steak Lasagne Opinion
Net carbs 0g 13.66g Lasagne
Protein 27.66g 7.28g Flank steak
Fats 8.23g 4.92g Flank steak
Carbs 0g 15.36g Lasagne
Calories 192kcal 135kcal Flank steak
Starch 9.83g Lasagne
Fructose 1.04g Lasagne
Sugar 0g 3.11g Flank steak
Fiber 0g 1.7g Lasagne
Calcium 20mg 88mg Lasagne
Iron 1.74mg 0.71mg Flank steak
Magnesium 23mg 20mg Flank steak
Phosphorus 210mg 115mg Flank steak
Potassium 339mg 196mg Flank steak
Sodium 56mg 373mg Flank steak
Zinc 4.9mg 0.87mg Flank steak
Copper 0.082mg 0.09mg Lasagne
Manganese 0.009mg 0.193mg Lasagne
Selenium 29.4µg 15.9µg Flank steak
Vitamin A 0IU 437IU Lasagne
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 41µg Lasagne
Vitamin E 0.38mg 0.85mg Lasagne
Vitamin D 1IU Lasagne
Vitamin C 0mg 2.5mg Lasagne
Vitamin B1 0.075mg 0.07mg Flank steak
Vitamin B2 0.133mg 0.074mg Flank steak
Vitamin B3 7.363mg 1.528mg Flank steak
Vitamin B5 0.545mg 0.323mg Flank steak
Vitamin B6 0.579mg 0.122mg Flank steak
Folate 9µg 24µg Lasagne
Vitamin B12 1.63µg 0.33µg Flank steak
Vitamin K 1.4µg 7µg Lasagne
Tryptophan 0.182mg 0.085mg Flank steak
Threonine 1.105mg 0.219mg Flank steak
Isoleucine 1.259mg 0.224mg Flank steak
Leucine 2.201mg 0.578mg Flank steak
Lysine 2.338mg 0.486mg Flank steak
Methionine 0.72mg 0.164mg Flank steak
Phenylalanine 1.093mg 0.329mg Flank steak
Valine 1.372mg 0.285mg Flank steak
Histidine 0.883mg 0.183mg Flank steak
Cholesterol 79mg 17mg Lasagne
Trans Fat 0.196g Flank steak
Saturated Fat 3.395g 2.348g Lasagne
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Lasagne
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g Lasagne
Monounsaturated Fat 3.317g 1.758g Flank steak
Polyunsaturated fat 0.322g 0.433g Lasagne
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Lasagne
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.322g Lasagne
Omega-3 - ALA 0.026g Lasagne
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g Lasagne

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Flank steak Lasagne
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Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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%
Flank steak
20%
Lasagne
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Flank steak
35%
Lasagne

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 62mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.047g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flank steak
Flank steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.11g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flank steak
Flank steak contains less Sodium (difference - 317mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Flank steak
Flank steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Flank steak
Flank steak is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Lasagne - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172114/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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