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Flank steak vs. Submarine sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Flank steak and Submarine sandwich

  • Flank steak has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Selenium, however, Submarine sandwich has more Vitamin B1, Calcium, and Manganese.
  • Flank steak's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 59% more.
  • Flank steak has 5 times more Zinc than Submarine sandwich. Flank steak has 4.9mg of Zinc, while Submarine sandwich has 1.05mg.
  • Submarine sandwich is lower in Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Beef, flank, steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, broiled and Fast foods, submarine sandwich, cold cut on white bread with lettuce and tomato.

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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 Magnesium +15%
Contains more Phosphorus +87.5%
Contains more Potassium +20.2%
Contains less Sodium -90.3%
Contains more Zinc +366.7%
Contains more Selenium +47.7%
Contains more Calcium +755%
Contains more Manganese +3833.3%
Equal in Iron - 1.81
Equal in Copper - 0.084
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 52% 68% 15% 48% 25% 75% 29% 28% 47% 109%
Contains more Magnesium +15%
Contains more Phosphorus +87.5%
Contains more Potassium +20.2%
Contains less Sodium -90.3%
Contains more Zinc +366.7%
Contains more Selenium +47.7%
Contains more Calcium +755%
Contains more Manganese +3833.3%
Equal in Iron - 1.81
Equal in Copper - 0.084

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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Contains more Vitamin B3 +70.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +185.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +640.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +357.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100.8%
Contains more Folate +633.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +221.4%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.41
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.555
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 11% 9% 6% 25% 86% 62% 82% 34% 47% 50% 28% 12%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +70.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +185.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +640.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +357.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100.8%
Contains more Folate +633.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +221.4%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.41
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.555

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +162.9%
Contains more Water +13.6%
Contains more Fats +22%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Other - 2.5
28% 8% 64%
Protein: 27.66 g
Fats: 8.23 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.17 g
Other: 0 g
11% 10% 20% 57% 3%
Protein: 10.52 g
Fats: 10.04 g
Carbs: 20.43 g
Water: 56.51 g
Other: 2.5 g
Contains more Protein +162.9%
Contains more Water +13.6%
Contains more Fats +22%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Other - 2.5

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +498.4%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 3.554
48% 47% 5%
Saturated Fat: 3.395 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.317 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.322 g
39% 40% 21%
Saturated Fat: 3.554 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.716 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.927 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +498.4%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 3.554

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 Submarine sandwich
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Flank steak Submarine sandwich Opinion
Net carbs 0g 19.23g Submarine sandwich
Protein 27.66g 10.52g Flank steak
Fats 8.23g 10.04g Submarine sandwich
Carbs 0g 20.43g Submarine sandwich
Calories 192kcal 213kcal Submarine sandwich
Starch 15.67g Submarine sandwich
Fructose 1.4g Submarine sandwich
Sugar 0g 3.18g Flank steak
Fiber 0g 1.2g Submarine sandwich
Calcium 20mg 171mg Submarine sandwich
Iron 1.74mg 1.81mg Submarine sandwich
Magnesium 23mg 20mg Flank steak
Phosphorus 210mg 112mg Flank steak
Potassium 339mg 282mg Flank steak
Sodium 56mg 575mg Flank steak
Zinc 4.9mg 1.05mg Flank steak
Copper 0.082mg 0.084mg Submarine sandwich
Manganese 0.009mg 0.354mg Submarine sandwich
Selenium 29.4µg 19.9µg Flank steak
Vitamin A 0IU 170IU Submarine sandwich
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 22µg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin E 0.38mg 0.41mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin D 7IU Submarine sandwich
Vitamin D 0.2µg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin C 0mg 7.5mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.075mg 0.343mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.133mg 0.267mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin B3 7.363mg 4.323mg Flank steak
Vitamin B5 0.545mg 0.555mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.579mg 0.203mg Flank steak
Folate 9µg 66µg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin B12 1.63µg 0.22µg Flank steak
Vitamin K 1.4µg 4.5µg Submarine sandwich
Tryptophan 0.182mg 0.1mg Flank steak
Threonine 1.105mg 0.331mg Flank steak
Isoleucine 1.259mg 0.431mg Flank steak
Leucine 2.201mg 0.752mg Flank steak
Lysine 2.338mg 0.491mg Flank steak
Methionine 0.72mg 0.21mg Flank steak
Phenylalanine 1.093mg 0.431mg Flank steak
Valine 1.372mg 0.501mg Flank steak
Histidine 0.883mg 0.301mg Flank steak
Cholesterol 79mg 27mg Submarine sandwich
Trans Fat 0.119g Flank steak
Saturated Fat 3.395g 3.554g Flank steak
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g Submarine sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Submarine sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g Submarine sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 3.317g 3.716g Submarine sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 0.322g 1.927g Submarine sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.048g Submarine sandwich
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.665g Submarine sandwich
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Submarine sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.104g Submarine sandwich
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.004g Submarine sandwich
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.013g Submarine sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Flank steak Submarine sandwich
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
37%
Submarine sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Flank steak
49%
Submarine sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flank steak
Flank steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flank steak
Flank steak contains less Sodium (difference - 519mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Flank steak
Flank steak is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.159g)
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.

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. Submarine sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170696/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.