Flank steak vs. Soybean meal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between flank steak and soybean meal?
- Flank steak is higher in vitamin B12 and selenium; however, soybean meal is richer in copper, manganese, iron, folate, phosphorus, magnesium, potassium, and vitamin B1.
- Soybean meal's daily need coverage for copper is 213% more.
- Flank steak has a lower glycemic index (0) than soybean meal (68).
We used Beef, flank, steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, broiled and Soy meal, defatted, raw 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 SeleniumSelenium | +790.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1230.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1120% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +634.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +687.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +2339% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +233.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +42122.2% |
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 | +184.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +821.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +88.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +262.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +3266.7% |
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:
49.2 g
Fats:
2.39 g
Carbs:
35.89 g
Water:
6.94 g
Other:
5.58 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +244.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +824.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +77.9% |
| 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
0.268 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.409 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.045 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +711% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -92.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +224.5% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.082mg | 2mg | 213% |
| Manganese | 0.009mg | 3.8mg | 165% |
| Iron | 1.74mg | 13.7mg | 150% |
| Folate | 9µg | 303µg | 74% |
| Phosphorus | 210mg | 701mg | 70% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.63µg | 0µg | 68% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 306mg | 67% |
| Potassium | 339mg | 2490mg | 63% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.075mg | 0.691mg | 51% |
| Selenium | 29.4µg | 3.3µg | 47% |
| Protein | 27.66g | 49.2g | 43% |
| Vitamin B3 | 7.363mg | 2.587mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.545mg | 1.976mg | 29% |
| Cholesterol | 79mg | 0mg | 26% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 244mg | 22% |
| Choline | 105.4mg | 19% | |
| Saturated fat | 3.395g | 0.268g | 14% |
| Carbs | 0g | 35.89g | 12% |
| Fats | 8.23g | 2.39g | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.133mg | 0.251mg | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.317g | 0.409g | 7% |
| Calories | 192kcal | 337kcal | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.322g | 1.045g | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.38mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 56mg | 3mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.579mg | 0.569mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.4µg | 1% | |
| Zinc | 4.9mg | 5.06mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 35.89g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.182mg | 0.653mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.105mg | 1.952mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.259mg | 2.18mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.201mg | 3.66mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.338mg | 2.991mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.72mg | 0.606mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.093mg | 2.346mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.372mg | 2.243mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.883mg | 1.212mg | 0% |
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%
58%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
264%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Soybean meal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 79mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Soybean meal is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Soybean meal contains less Sodium (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Soybean meal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.127g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Soybean meal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Flank steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 68)
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.