Flank steak vs. Limburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between flank steak and Limburger
- Flank steak has more vitamin B3, vitamin B6, selenium, zinc, and vitamin B12; however, Limburger has more calcium, vitamin B2, and phosphorus.
- Limburger's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 67% more.
- Flank steak has 47 times more vitamin B3 than Limburger. Flank steak has 7.363mg of vitamin B3, while Limburger has 0.158mg.
- Flank steak is lower in saturated fat.
- Limburger has a higher glycemic index than flank steak.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Beef, flank, steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, broiled and Cheese, limburger.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +164.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1238.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +290.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +133.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +102.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2385% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +87.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +322.2% |
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 | +65.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +4560.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +573.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +56.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +584.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +278.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +116% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +64.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +544.4% |
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:
20.05 g
Fats:
27.25 g
Carbs:
0.49 g
Water:
48.42 g
Other:
3.79 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +38% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +32.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +231.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
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Other
~3.79g
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
16.746 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.495 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -79.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +159.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +53.7% |
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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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 3.395g | 16.746g | 61% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 497mg | 48% |
| Vitamin B3 | 7.363mg | 0.158mg | 45% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 340µg | 38% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.579mg | 0.086mg | 38% |
| Sodium | 56mg | 800mg | 32% |
| Fats | 8.23g | 27.25g | 29% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.133mg | 0.503mg | 28% |
| Selenium | 29.4µg | 14.5µg | 27% |
| Phosphorus | 210mg | 393mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.63µg | 1.04µg | 25% |
| Zinc | 4.9mg | 2.1mg | 25% |
| Iron | 1.74mg | 0.13mg | 20% |
| Choline | 105.4mg | 15.4mg | 16% |
| Protein | 27.66g | 20.05g | 15% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.545mg | 1.177mg | 13% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.317g | 8.606g | 13% |
| Folate | 9µg | 58µg | 12% |
| Copper | 0.082mg | 0.021mg | 7% |
| Calories | 192kcal | 327kcal | 7% |
| Potassium | 339mg | 128mg | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 79mg | 90mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 20IU | 3% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.38mg | 0.23mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0.038mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.322g | 0.495g | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.4µg | 2.3µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0g | 0.49g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 0.49g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 21mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 0.49g | N/A |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.075mg | 0.08mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.182mg | 0.289mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.105mg | 0.739mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.259mg | 1.219mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.201mg | 2.093mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.338mg | 1.675mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.72mg | 0.619mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.093mg | 1.116mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.372mg | 1.439mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.883mg | 0.578mg | 0% |
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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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42%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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60%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flank steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flank steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flank steak contains less Sodium (difference - 744mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Flank steak is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.351g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Flank steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Flank steak is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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