Flank steak vs. Pork belly — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Flank steak and Pork belly
- Flank steak has more Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Iron, and Phosphorus, however, Pork belly is higher in Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2.
- Pork belly covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 80% more than Flank steak.
- Flank steak has 5 times more Zinc than Pork belly. While Flank steak has 4.9mg of Zinc, Pork belly has only 1.02mg.
- Flank steak has less Saturated Fat.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beef, flank, steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, broiled and Pork, fresh, belly, 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.
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Calcium
+300%
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Iron
+234.6%
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Magnesium
+475%
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Phosphorus
+94.4%
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Potassium
+83.2%
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Zinc
+380.4%
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Copper
+57.7%
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Manganese
+50%
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Selenium
+267.5%
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Sodium
-42.9%
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Calcium
+300%
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Iron
+234.6%
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Magnesium
+475%
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Phosphorus
+94.4%
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Potassium
+83.2%
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Zinc
+380.4%
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Copper
+57.7%
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Manganese
+50%
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Selenium
+267.5%
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Sodium
-42.9%
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.
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Vitamin B3
+58.4%
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Vitamin B5
+112.9%
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Vitamin B6
+345.4%
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Folate
+800%
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Vitamin B12
+94%
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Vitamin K
+∞%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+428%
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Vitamin B2
+82%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.39
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Vitamin B3
+58.4%
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Vitamin B5
+112.9%
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Vitamin B6
+345.4%
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Folate
+800%
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Vitamin B12
+94%
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Vitamin K
+∞%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+428%
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Vitamin B2
+82%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.39
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+196.1%
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Water
+74.7%
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Fats
+544.1%
Equal in Other - 0.91
Protein:
27.66 g
Fats:
8.23 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
64.17 g
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Protein:
9.34 g
Fats:
53.01 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
36.74 g
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0.91 g
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Protein
+196.1%
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Water
+74.7%
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Fats
+544.1%
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-82.4%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+644.6%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+1654.7%
Saturated Fat:
3.395 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
3.317 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.322 g
Saturated Fat:
19.33 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
24.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
5.65 g
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Saturated Fat
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Monounsaturated Fat
+644.6%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+1654.7%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lower in Sodium | |||
Lower in Cholesterol | |||
Lower in Saturated Fat | |||
Rich in minerals | |||
Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
Lower in price | Equal | ||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
Nutrient | Opinion | ||
Protein | 27.66g | 9.34g | |
Fats | 8.23g | 53.01g | |
Calories | 192kcal | 518kcal | |
Calcium | 20mg | 5mg | |
Iron | 1.74mg | 0.52mg | |
Magnesium | 23mg | 4mg | |
Phosphorus | 210mg | 108mg | |
Potassium | 339mg | 185mg | |
Sodium | 56mg | 32mg | |
Zinc | 4.9mg | 1.02mg | |
Copper | 0.082mg | 0.052mg | |
Manganese | 0.009mg | 0.006mg | |
Selenium | 29.4µg | 8µg | |
Vitamin A | 0IU | 10IU | |
Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 3µg | |
Vitamin E | 0.38mg | 0.39mg | |
Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.3mg | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.075mg | 0.396mg | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.133mg | 0.242mg | |
Vitamin B3 | 7.363mg | 4.647mg | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.545mg | 0.256mg | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.579mg | 0.13mg | |
Folate | 9µg | 1µg | |
Vitamin B12 | 1.63µg | 0.84µg | |
Vitamin K | 1.4µg | 0µg | |
Tryptophan | 0.182mg | ||
Threonine | 1.105mg | ||
Isoleucine | 1.259mg | ||
Leucine | 2.201mg | ||
Lysine | 2.338mg | ||
Methionine | 0.72mg | ||
Phenylalanine | 1.093mg | ||
Valine | 1.372mg | ||
Histidine | 0.883mg | ||
Cholesterol | 79mg | 72mg | |
Saturated Fat | 3.395g | 19.33g | |
Monounsaturated Fat | 3.317g | 24.7g | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.322g | 5.65g |
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Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
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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
48%
34%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
18%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork belly contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork belly is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Flank steak is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.935g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flank steak is relatively richer in minerals
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.