Flank steak vs. Salami — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between flank steak and salami?
- Flank steak is higher in zinc, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3; however, salami is richer in manganese, copper, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, and vitamin B5.
- Salami's daily need coverage for sodium is 73% more.
- Salami contains 2 times less zinc than flank steak. Flank steak contains 4.9mg of zinc, while salami contains 2.93mg.
- Flank steak has less saturated fat.
- Flank steak has a lower glycemic index (0) than salami (28).
We used Beef, flank, steak, separable lean, and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, broiled and Salami, cooked, beef, and pork types in this article.
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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 | +21.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +33.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +11.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +67.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +335.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +10766.7% |
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 | +72.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +21.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +26.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +200% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +12.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +389.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +168.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +120.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +128.6% |
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:
21.85 g
Fats:
25.9 g
Carbs:
2.4 g
Water:
45.19 g
Other:
4.66 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +26.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +42% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +214.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
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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
9.316 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
11.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.529 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -63.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +235.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +685.4% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 56mg | 1740mg | 73% |
| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0.978mg | 42% |
| Copper | 0.082mg | 0.357mg | 31% |
| Fats | 8.23g | 25.9g | 27% |
| Saturated fat | 3.395g | 9.316g | 27% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.075mg | 0.367mg | 24% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.317g | 11.127g | 20% |
| Zinc | 4.9mg | 2.93mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.133mg | 0.357mg | 17% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.322g | 2.529g | 15% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.545mg | 1.201mg | 13% |
| Protein | 27.66g | 21.85g | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.579mg | 0.459mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 7.363mg | 6.053mg | 8% |
| Calories | 192kcal | 336kcal | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 1µg | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 41IU | 5% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.63µg | 1.52µg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 210mg | 191mg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 79mg | 89mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 29.4µg | 31.3µg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.74mg | 1.56mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.4µg | 3.2µg | 2% |
| Folate | 9µg | 3µg | 2% |
| Choline | 105.4mg | 93.5mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.38mg | 0.22mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 15mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 19mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 339mg | 316mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0g | 2.4g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 2.4g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 0.96g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.586g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.182mg | 0.114mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.105mg | 0.521mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.259mg | 0.675mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.201mg | 0.929mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.338mg | 1.107mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.72mg | 0.301mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.093mg | 0.481mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.372mg | 0.668mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.883mg | 0.359mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.126g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.084g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.104g | 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
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57%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
91%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flank steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flank steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.96g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flank steak contains less Sodium (difference - 1684mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Flank steak is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.921g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Flank steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Flank steak is cheaper (difference - $2.7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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