Flank steak vs. Ostrich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between flank steak and ostrich
- Flank steak is richer in monounsaturated fat, yet ostrich is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B5, selenium, iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, copper, and phosphorus.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for ostrich is 193% higher.
- Flank steak contains 3 times more monounsaturated fat than ostrich. Flank steak contains 3.317g of monounsaturated fat, while ostrich contains 0.97g.
- Ostrich contains less saturated fat.
Food types used in this article are Beef, flank, steak, separable lean, and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, broiled and Ostrich, tip trimmed, cooked.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +233.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -30% |
| Contains more IronIron | +60.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +85.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +19.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +111.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +27.6% |
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 | +65.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +209.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +119.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +141.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +283.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +66.7% |
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:
28.49 g
Fats:
2.57 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
68.51 g
Other:
0.43 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +220.2% |
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Protein
~28.49g
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Carbs
~0g
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Water
~68.51g
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Other
~0.43g
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 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.44 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +242% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -70.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +36.6% |
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 | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.63µg | 6.25µg | 193% |
| Choline | 105.4mg | 19% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.545mg | 1.318mg | 15% |
| Selenium | 29.4µg | 37.5µg | 15% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.075mg | 0.232mg | 13% |
| Iron | 1.74mg | 2.79mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.133mg | 0.292mg | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 3.395g | 1g | 11% |
| Fats | 8.23g | 2.57g | 9% |
| Copper | 0.082mg | 0.152mg | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.317g | 0.97g | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 210mg | 251mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.579mg | 0.545mg | 3% |
| Folate | 9µg | 15µg | 2% |
| Protein | 27.66g | 28.49g | 2% |
| Calories | 192kcal | 145kcal | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 79mg | 85mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.322g | 0.44g | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 7.363mg | 7.143mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.38mg | 0.23mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 56mg | 80mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.4µg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 339mg | 362mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 6mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 25mg | 0% |
| Zinc | 4.9mg | 4.85mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0.019mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.182mg | 0.254mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.105mg | 1.25mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.259mg | 1.354mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.201mg | 2.315mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.338mg | 2.516mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.72mg | 0.796mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.093mg | 1.176mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.372mg | 1.407mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.883mg | 0.716mg | 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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97%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
66%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ostrich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ostrich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.395g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flank steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flank steak contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
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)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.