Flank steak vs. Patty — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between flank steak and patty
- Flank steak is higher in vitamin B6, selenium, vitamin B3, phosphorus, and zinc, yet patty is higher in vitamin B12 and monounsaturated fat.
- Flank steak covers your daily vitamin B6 needs 28% more than patty.
- Flank steak contains 2 times more selenium than patty. While flank steak contains 29.4µg of selenium, patty contains only 14.8µg.
- The amount of cholesterol in patty 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 USDA Commodity, beef, patties (100%), frozen, raw.
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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 | +27.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +185.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +26% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +12.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +18.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +44.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -24.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +98.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +10.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +88.9% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +74.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +91.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +76.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +170.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +50% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +20.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +25.8% |
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:
14.63 g
Fats:
15.69 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
64.72 g
Other:
4.96 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +89.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +90.6% |
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Carbs
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Water
~64.72g
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Other
~4.96g
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
6.333 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.861 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.643 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -46.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +106.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +99.7% |
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.579mg | 0.214mg | 28% |
| Selenium | 29.4µg | 14.8µg | 27% |
| Protein | 27.66g | 14.63g | 26% |
| Vitamin B3 | 7.363mg | 3.846mg | 22% |
| Choline | 105.4mg | 19% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.63µg | 2.05µg | 18% |
| Saturated fat | 3.395g | 6.333g | 13% |
| Fats | 8.23g | 15.69g | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 210mg | 145mg | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.317g | 6.861g | 9% |
| Cholesterol | 79mg | 53mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 4.9mg | 4.12mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.545mg | 0.309mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.38mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.075mg | 0.043mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.74mg | 1.93mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 339mg | 269mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.133mg | 0.16mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.322g | 0.643g | 2% |
| Folate | 9µg | 6µg | 1% |
| Calories | 192kcal | 204kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.4µg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 56mg | 74mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.082mg | 0.073mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 7mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 18mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0.017mg | 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% |
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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34%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
40%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Patty is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Patty is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flank steak contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Flank steak is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.938g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flank steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Flank steak is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)