Flank steak vs. True morels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are flank steak and true morels different?
- Flank steak is richer in selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and zinc, while true morels are higher in iron, copper, manganese, fiber, and vitamin B2.
- True morels cover your daily need for iron, 131% more than flank steak.
- Flank steak contains 52 times more saturated fat than true morels. Flank steak contains 3.395g of saturated fat, while true morels contain 0.065g.
- True morels have a higher glycemic index (32) than flank steak (0).
Beef, flank, steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, broiled and Mushrooms, morel, raw types were used 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 | +21.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +141.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1236.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +115% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +21.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +600% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +662.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -62.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +6422.2% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +227% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +23.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +325.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +54.1% |
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:
3.12 g
Fats:
0.57 g
Carbs:
5.1 g
Water:
89.61 g
Other:
1.6 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +786.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1343.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +39.6% |
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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
0.065 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.052 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.433 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +6278.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 1.74mg | 12.18mg | 131% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.63µg | 68% | |
| Copper | 0.082mg | 0.625mg | 60% |
| Selenium | 29.4µg | 2.2µg | 49% |
| Protein | 27.66g | 3.12g | 49% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.579mg | 0.136mg | 34% |
| Vitamin B3 | 7.363mg | 2.252mg | 32% |
| Zinc | 4.9mg | 2.03mg | 26% |
| Cholesterol | 79mg | 26% | |
| Vitamin D | 206IU | 26% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.1µg | 26% | |
| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0.587mg | 25% |
| Choline | 105.4mg | 19% | |
| Saturated fat | 3.395g | 0.065g | 15% |
| Fats | 8.23g | 0.57g | 12% |
| Fiber | 0g | 2.8g | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.317g | 0.052g | 8% |
| Calories | 192kcal | 31kcal | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.133mg | 0.205mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.38mg | 3% | |
| Phosphorus | 210mg | 194mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 56mg | 21mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.545mg | 0.44mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 339mg | 411mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 43mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 0g | 5.1g | 2% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 19mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.322g | 0.433g | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.4µg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 0g | 2.3g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 0.6g | N/A |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.075mg | 0.069mg | 0% |
| Folate | 9µg | 9µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.182mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.105mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.259mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 2.201mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.338mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.72mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.093mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.372mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.883mg | 0% | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.215g | N/A |
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
49%
19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
96%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
True morels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 79mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
True morels contains less Sodium (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
True morels is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.33g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flank steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.6g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Flank steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Flank steak is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Flank steak is relatively richer in vitamins
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.