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Flank steak vs. Soba — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Flank steak and Soba

  • Flank steak has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Iron, and Potassium, however, Soba is higher in Manganese.
  • Flank steak covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 68% more than Soba.

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 Noodles, japanese, soba, cooked.

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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 Calcium +400%
Contains more Iron +262.5%
Contains more Magnesium +155.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +740%
Contains more Potassium +868.6%
Contains more Zinc +3983.3%
Contains more Copper +925%
Contains more Manganese +4055.6%
Equal in Sodium - 60
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 66% 17% 90% 30% 8% 134% 28% 2% 161%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 18% 7% 11% 4% 8% 4% 3% 49% 0%
Contains more Calcium +400%
Contains more Iron +262.5%
Contains more Magnesium +155.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +740%
Contains more Potassium +868.6%
Contains more Zinc +3983.3%
Contains more Copper +925%
Contains more Manganese +4055.6%
Equal in Sodium - 60

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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Soba
Contains more Vitamin B2 +411.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1343.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +131.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1347.5%
Contains more Folate +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 8% 0% 0% 19% 31% 139% 33% 134% 7% 204% 4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 24% 6% 10% 15% 10% 6% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +411.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1343.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +131.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1347.5%
Contains more Folate +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +446.6%
Contains more Fats +8130%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +13.8%
Equal in Other - 0.39
28% 8% 64%
Protein: 27.66 g
Fats: 8.23 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.17 g
Other: 0 g
5% 21% 73%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 21.44 g
Water: 73.01 g
Other: 0.39 g
Contains more Protein +446.6%
Contains more Fats +8130%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +13.8%
Equal in Other - 0.39

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12657.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +938.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%
48% 47% 5%
Saturated Fat: 3.395 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.317 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.322 g
25% 34% 41%
Saturated Fat: 0.019 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.026 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.031 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12657.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +938.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Flank steak Soba
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Flank steak Soba Opinion
Net carbs 0g 21.44g Soba
Protein 27.66g 5.06g Flank steak
Fats 8.23g 0.1g Flank steak
Carbs 0g 21.44g Soba
Calories 192kcal 99kcal Flank steak
Calcium 20mg 4mg Flank steak
Iron 1.74mg 0.48mg Flank steak
Magnesium 23mg 9mg Flank steak
Phosphorus 210mg 25mg Flank steak
Potassium 339mg 35mg Flank steak
Sodium 56mg 60mg Flank steak
Zinc 4.9mg 0.12mg Flank steak
Copper 0.082mg 0.008mg Flank steak
Manganese 0.009mg 0.374mg Soba
Selenium 29.4µg Flank steak
Vitamin E 0.38mg Flank steak
Vitamin B1 0.075mg 0.094mg Soba
Vitamin B2 0.133mg 0.026mg Flank steak
Vitamin B3 7.363mg 0.51mg Flank steak
Vitamin B5 0.545mg 0.235mg Flank steak
Vitamin B6 0.579mg 0.04mg Flank steak
Folate 9µg 7µg Flank steak
Vitamin B12 1.63µg 0µg Flank steak
Vitamin K 1.4µg Flank steak
Tryptophan 0.182mg 0.072mg Flank steak
Threonine 1.105mg 0.177mg Flank steak
Isoleucine 1.259mg 0.195mg Flank steak
Leucine 2.201mg 0.33mg Flank steak
Lysine 2.338mg 0.214mg Flank steak
Methionine 0.72mg 0.072mg Flank steak
Phenylalanine 1.093mg 0.217mg Flank steak
Valine 1.372mg 0.249mg Flank steak
Histidine 0.883mg 0.119mg Flank steak
Cholesterol 79mg 0mg Soba
Saturated Fat 3.395g 0.019g Soba
Monounsaturated Fat 3.317g 0.026g Flank steak
Polyunsaturated fat 0.322g 0.031g Flank steak

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Flank steak Soba
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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%
Flank steak
6%
Soba
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Flank steak
10%
Soba

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Soba
Soba is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Soba
Soba is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 79mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Soba
Soba is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.376g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flank steak
Flank steak contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Flank steak
Flank steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flank steak
Flank steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Flank steak
Flank steak is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Flank steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168733/nutrients
  2. Soba - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168907/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.