Flank steak vs. Shark raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between flank steak and shark raw
- Flank steak has more zinc, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, iron, choline, and vitamin B12; however, shark raw is higher in selenium and magnesium.
- Flank steak covers your daily need for zinc, 41% more than shark raw.
- Flank steak has 4 times more saturated fat than shark raw. While flank steak has 3.395g of saturated fat, shark raw has only 0.925g.
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 Fish, shark, mixed species, 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 PotassiumPotassium | +111.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +107.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +148.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1039.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -29.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +113% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +70% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +66.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +24.1% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +78.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +114.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +150.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +44.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1300% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +200% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +62.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +163.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +27.5% |
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:
20.98 g
Fats:
4.51 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
73.58 g
Other:
0.93 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +31.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +82.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +14.7% |
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Carbs
~0g
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Other
~0.93g
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
0.925 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.808 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.195 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +83.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -72.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +271.1% |
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 Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Zinc | 4.9mg | 0.43mg | 41% |
| Vitamin B3 | 7.363mg | 2.938mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.579mg | 0.4mg | 14% |
| Protein | 27.66g | 20.98g | 13% |
| Selenium | 29.4µg | 36.5µg | 13% |
| Iron | 1.74mg | 0.84mg | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 3.395g | 0.925g | 11% |
| Cholesterol | 79mg | 51mg | 9% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 70µg | 8% |
| Choline | 105.4mg | 65mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.63µg | 1.49µg | 6% |
| Fats | 8.23g | 4.51g | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.322g | 1.195g | 6% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 49mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.133mg | 0.062mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 339mg | 160mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.082mg | 0.033mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.38mg | 1mg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.317g | 1.808g | 4% |
| Calories | 192kcal | 130kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.545mg | 0.695mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.075mg | 0.042mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 24IU | 3% | |
| Folate | 9µg | 3µg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.4µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Sodium | 56mg | 79mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 34mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 210mg | 210mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0.015mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.182mg | 0.235mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.105mg | 0.92mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.259mg | 0.967mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.201mg | 1.705mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.338mg | 1.926mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.72mg | 0.621mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.093mg | 0.819mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.372mg | 1.081mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.883mg | 0.618mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.316g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.527g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.109g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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%
38%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
41%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shark raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shark raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flank steak contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Flank steak is relatively richer in vitamins
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 minerals?
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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.