Flank steak vs. Roe — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between flank steak and roe
- Flank steak is higher in zinc, vitamin B3, and vitamin B6, yet roe is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, phosphorus, selenium, folate, and vitamin C.
- Roe covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 413% more than flank steak.
- Flank steak contains 4 times more zinc than roe. While flank steak contains 4.9mg of zinc, roe contains only 1.28mg.
- The amount of cholesterol in flank steak is lower.
- The glycemic index of flank steak 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 Fish, roe, mixed species, cooked, dry heat.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +19.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +126% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +282.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -52.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +13% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +40% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +56.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +145.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +44.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +75.9% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +235.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +213% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +269.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +613.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +111.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +608% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +922.2% |
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:
28.62 g
Fats:
8.23 g
Carbs:
1.92 g
Water:
58.63 g
Other:
2.6 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
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Protein
~28.62g
~equal in
Fats
~8.23g
~equal in
Water
~58.63g
~equal in
Other
~2.6g
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
1.866 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.129 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.404 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +55.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -45% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +957.1% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.63µg | 11.54µg | 413% |
| Cholesterol | 79mg | 479mg | 133% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.133mg | 0.949mg | 63% |
| Phosphorus | 210mg | 515mg | 44% |
| Selenium | 29.4µg | 51.7µg | 41% |
| Zinc | 4.9mg | 1.28mg | 33% |
| Vitamin B3 | 7.363mg | 2.192mg | 32% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.579mg | 0.185mg | 30% |
| Folate | 9µg | 92µg | 21% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.322g | 3.404g | 21% |
| Choline | 105.4mg | 19% | |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 16.4mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.075mg | 0.277mg | 17% |
| Iron | 1.74mg | 0.77mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.545mg | 1.154mg | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 91µg | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 3.395g | 1.866g | 7% |
| Copper | 0.082mg | 0.128mg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.317g | 2.129g | 3% |
| Sodium | 56mg | 117mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.38mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 339mg | 283mg | 2% |
| Protein | 27.66g | 28.62g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.4µg | 1% | |
| Calories | 192kcal | 204kcal | 1% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 28mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 26mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0g | 1.92g | 1% |
| Fats | 8.23g | 8.23g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 1.92g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0.013mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.182mg | 0.375mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.105mg | 1.305mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.259mg | 1.465mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.201mg | 2.509mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.338mg | 2.179mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.72mg | 0.71mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.093mg | 1.401mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.372mg | 1.676mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.883mg | 0.778mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 1.26g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 1.747g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.105g | 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%
157%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
68%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roe is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Roe is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.529g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Roe is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flank steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 400mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flank steak contains less Sodium (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Flank steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Flank steak is cheaper (difference - $100)
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.