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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 from 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 6% 30% 65% 27% 134% 90% 7.3% 1.2% 160%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 1.8% 32% 105% 51% 132% 108% 10% 2.5% 205%
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%
~equal in Magnesium ~25mg
~equal in Potassium ~362mg
~equal in Zinc ~4.85mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 7.6% 0% 19% 31% 138% 33% 134% 204% 3.5% 6.8% 57%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 4.6% 0% 58% 67% 134% 79% 126% 781% 0% 11% 0%
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%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~7.143mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.545mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 8% 64%
Protein: 27.66 g
Fats: 8.23 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.17 g
Other: 0 g
28% 3% 69%
Protein: 28.49 g
Fats: 2.57 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.51 g
Other: 0.43 g
Contains more FatsFats +220.2%
~equal in Protein ~28.49g
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~68.51g
~equal in Other ~0.43g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
48% 47% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.395 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.317 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.322 g
41% 40% 18%
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.
Flank steak Ostrich
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Flank steak Ostrich Opinion
Calories 192kcal 145kcal Flank steak
Protein 27.66g 28.49g Ostrich
Fats 8.23g 2.57g Flank steak
Cholesterol 79mg 85mg Flank steak
Magnesium 23mg 25mg Ostrich
Calcium 20mg 6mg Flank steak
Potassium 339mg 362mg Ostrich
Iron 1.74mg 2.79mg Ostrich
Copper 0.082mg 0.152mg Ostrich
Zinc 4.9mg 4.85mg Flank steak
Phosphorus 210mg 251mg Ostrich
Sodium 56mg 80mg Flank steak
Vitamin E 0.38mg 0.23mg Flank steak
Manganese 0.009mg 0.019mg Ostrich
Selenium 29.4µg 37.5µg Ostrich
Vitamin B1 0.075mg 0.232mg Ostrich
Vitamin B2 0.133mg 0.292mg Ostrich
Vitamin B3 7.363mg 7.143mg Flank steak
Vitamin B5 0.545mg 1.318mg Ostrich
Vitamin B6 0.579mg 0.545mg Flank steak
Vitamin B12 1.63µg 6.25µg Ostrich
Vitamin K 1.4µg Flank steak
Folate 9µg 15µg Ostrich
Choline 105.4mg Flank steak
Saturated Fat 3.395g 1g Ostrich
Monounsaturated Fat 3.317g 0.97g Flank steak
Polyunsaturated fat 0.322g 0.44g Ostrich
Tryptophan 0.182mg 0.254mg Ostrich
Threonine 1.105mg 1.25mg Ostrich
Isoleucine 1.259mg 1.354mg Ostrich
Leucine 2.201mg 2.315mg Ostrich
Lysine 2.338mg 2.516mg Ostrich
Methionine 0.72mg 0.796mg Ostrich
Phenylalanine 1.093mg 1.176mg Ostrich
Valine 1.372mg 1.407mg Ostrich
Histidine 0.883mg 0.716mg Flank steak

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Flank steak Ostrich
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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%
Flank steak
97%
Ostrich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Flank steak
66%
Ostrich

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Ostrich
Ostrich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.395g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flank steak
Flank steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flank steak
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.

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. Ostrich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174488/nutrients

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

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.