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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.

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.
Flank steak
Flank steak
2
:
8
Truffle
Truffle
Contains more Phosphorus +14.1%
Contains more Zinc +271.2%
Contains more Calcium +695%
Contains more Iron +237.9%
Contains more Magnesium +260.9%
Contains more Potassium +122.4%
Contains less Sodium -37.5%
Contains more Copper +123.2%
Contains more Manganese +21577.8%
Contains more Selenium +47.6%
Flank steak
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 66% 17% 90% 30% 8% 134% 28% 2% 161%
Truffle
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 48% 221% 60% 79% 67% 5% 37% 61% 255% 237%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.1%
Contains more Zinc +271.2%
Contains more Calcium +695%
Contains more Iron +237.9%
Contains more Magnesium +260.9%
Contains more Potassium +122.4%
Contains less Sodium -37.5%
Contains more Copper +123.2%
Contains more Manganese +21577.8%
Contains more Selenium +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.
Flank steak
Flank steak
7
:
3
Truffle
Truffle
Contains more Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +417%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +534.6%
Contains more Folate +322.2%
Flank steak
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%
Truffle
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% 4% 195% 118% 29% 26% 29% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +417%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +534.6%
Contains more Folate +322.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Flank steak
Flank steak
3
:
2
Truffle
Truffle
Contains more Protein +199%
Contains more Fats +1027.4%
Contains more Water +333.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Other - 2.21
Flank steak
28% 8% 64%
Protein: 27.66 g
Fats: 8.23 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.17 g
Other: 0 g
Truffle
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 Protein +199%
Contains more Fats +1027.4%
Contains more Water +333.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Other - 2.21

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 Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Opinion
Net carbs 0g 2.91g Truffle
Protein 27.66g 9.25g Flank steak
Fats 8.23g 0.73g Flank steak
Carbs 0g 73.01g Truffle
Calories 192kcal 284kcal Truffle
Fiber 0g 70.1g Truffle
Calcium 20mg 159mg Truffle
Iron 1.74mg 5.88mg Truffle
Magnesium 23mg 83mg Truffle
Phosphorus 210mg 184mg Flank steak
Potassium 339mg 754mg Truffle
Sodium 56mg 35mg Truffle
Zinc 4.9mg 1.32mg Flank steak
Copper 0.082mg 0.183mg Truffle
Manganese 0.009mg 1.951mg Truffle
Selenium 29.4µg 43.4µg Truffle
Vitamin E 0.38mg Flank steak
Vitamin B1 0.075mg 0.015mg Flank steak
Vitamin B2 0.133mg 0.844mg Truffle
Vitamin B3 7.363mg 6.267mg Flank steak
Vitamin B5 0.545mg 0.481mg Flank steak
Vitamin B6 0.579mg 0.112mg Flank steak
Folate 9µg 38µg Truffle
Vitamin B12 1.63µg 0µg Flank steak
Vitamin K 1.4µg Flank steak
Tryptophan 0.182mg Flank steak
Threonine 1.105mg Flank steak
Isoleucine 1.259mg Flank steak
Leucine 2.201mg Flank steak
Lysine 2.338mg Flank steak
Methionine 0.72mg Flank steak
Phenylalanine 1.093mg Flank steak
Valine 1.372mg Flank steak
Histidine 0.883mg Flank steak
Cholesterol 79mg 0mg Truffle
Saturated Fat 3.395g Truffle
Monounsaturated Fat 3.317g Flank steak
Polyunsaturated fat 0.322g Flank steak

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Flank steak Truffle
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
33%
Truffle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Flank steak
107%
Truffle

Comparison summary

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 Cholesterol?
Truffle
Truffle is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 79mg)
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.