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Flank steak vs. Truffle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between flank steak and truffle?

  • Flank steak is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B6, and zinc, while truffle is higher in fiber, manganese, vitamin B2, iron, selenium, and magnesium.
  • Truffle's daily need coverage for fiber is 280% higher.
  • Truffle is lower in cholesterol.
  • Truffle has a higher glycemic index (45) than flank steak (0).

We used Beef, flank, steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, broiled and Fungi, Cloud ears, dried types in this comparison.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 6% 30% 65% 27% 134% 90% 7.3% 1.2% 160%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 59% 48% 67% 221% 61% 36% 79% 4.6% 254% 237%
Contains more ZincZinc +271.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +14.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +260.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +695%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +122.4%
Contains more IronIron +237.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +123.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -37.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +21577.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +47.6%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 7.6% 0% 19% 31% 138% 33% 134% 204% 3.5% 6.8% 57%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 3.8% 195% 118% 29% 26% 0% 0% 29% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +17.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +417%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +534.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +322.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 8% 64%
Protein: 27.66 g
Fats: 8.23 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.17 g
Other: 0 g
9% 73% 15% 2%
Protein: 9.25 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 73.01 g
Water: 14.8 g
Other: 2.21 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +199%
Contains more FatsFats +1027.4%
Contains more WaterWater +333.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Other ~2.21g

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 Truffle
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Flank steak Truffle DV% diff.
Fiber 0g 70.1g 280%
Manganese 0.009mg 1.951mg 84%
Vitamin B12 1.63µg 0µg 68%
Vitamin B2 0.133mg 0.844mg 55%
Iron 1.74mg 5.88mg 52%
Protein 27.66g 9.25g 37%
Vitamin B6 0.579mg 0.112mg 36%
Zinc 4.9mg 1.32mg 33%
Cholesterol 79mg 0mg 26%
Selenium 29.4µg 43.4µg 25%
Carbs 0g 73.01g 24%
Choline 105.4mg 19%
Saturated fat 3.395g 15%
Calcium 20mg 159mg 14%
Magnesium 23mg 83mg 14%
Potassium 339mg 754mg 12%
Fats 8.23g 0.73g 12%
Copper 0.082mg 0.183mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 3.317g 8%
Folate 9µg 38µg 7%
Vitamin B3 7.363mg 6.267mg 7%
Calories 192kcal 284kcal 5%
Vitamin B1 0.075mg 0.015mg 5%
Phosphorus 210mg 184mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.38mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.322g 2%
Vitamin B5 0.545mg 0.481mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.4µg 1%
Sodium 56mg 35mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 2.91g N/A
Tryptophan 0.182mg 0%
Threonine 1.105mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.259mg 0%
Leucine 2.201mg 0%
Lysine 2.338mg 0%
Methionine 0.72mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.093mg 0%
Valine 1.372mg 0%
Histidine 0.883mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Flank steak Truffle
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
49%
Flank steak
31%
Truffle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Flank steak
107%
Truffle

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Truffle
Truffle is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 79mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Truffle
Truffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Truffle
Truffle contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Truffle
Truffle is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.395g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Truffle
Truffle is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Flank steak
Flank steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
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. Truffle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168581/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.