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Flank steak vs. Turkey sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Flank steak and Turkey sausage?

  • The amount of Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Choline, Iron, and Phosphorus in Flank steak is higher than in Turkey sausage.
  • Flank steak's daily need coverage for Selenium is 53% more.
  • Turkey sausage contains 3 times less Choline than Flank steak. Flank steak contains 105.4mg of Choline, while Turkey sausage contains 33.9mg.
  • Flank steak has less Cholesterol.

We used Beef, flank, steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, broiled and Sausage, turkey, breakfast links, mild 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.
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 11% 9.6% 20% 40% 37% 81% 66% 83% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +43.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +48%
Contains more IronIron +62.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +64.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +35.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +60%
Contains more CopperCopper +35.4%

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 1.7% 0% 3.8% 12% 14% 38% 69% 0% 48% 99% 4% 3% 18%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +38.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +99.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +178.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +106.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +125%
Contains more CholineCholine +210.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +24.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +14.3%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU

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
15% 18% 63% 2%
Protein: 15.42 g
Fats: 18.09 g
Carbs: 1.56 g
Water: 63.12 g
Other: 1.81 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +79.4%
Contains more FatsFats +119.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Water ~63.12g
~equal in Other ~1.81g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
48% 47% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.395 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.317 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.322 g
28% 38% 34%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.839 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.158 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.657 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -11.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +55.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1346.3%

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 Turkey sausage
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Flank steak Turkey sausage Opinion
Calories 192kcal 235kcal Turkey sausage
Protein 27.66g 15.42g Flank steak
Fats 8.23g 18.09g Turkey sausage
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg Turkey sausage
Net carbs 0g 1.56g Turkey sausage
Carbs 0g 1.56g Turkey sausage
Cholesterol 79mg 160mg Flank steak
Vitamin D 17IU Turkey sausage
Magnesium 23mg 16mg Flank steak
Calcium 20mg 32mg Turkey sausage
Potassium 339mg 229mg Flank steak
Iron 1.74mg 1.07mg Flank steak
Copper 0.082mg 0.111mg Turkey sausage
Zinc 4.9mg 2.98mg Flank steak
Phosphorus 210mg 155mg Flank steak
Sodium 56mg 639mg Flank steak
Vitamin E 0.38mg 0.19mg Flank steak
Vitamin D 0.4µg Turkey sausage
Manganese 0.009mg Flank steak
Selenium 29.4µg 0µg Flank steak
Vitamin B1 0.075mg 0.054mg Flank steak
Vitamin B2 0.133mg 0.165mg Turkey sausage
Vitamin B3 7.363mg 3.692mg Flank steak
Vitamin B5 0.545mg Flank steak
Vitamin B6 0.579mg 0.208mg Flank steak
Vitamin B12 1.63µg 0.79µg Flank steak
Vitamin K 1.4µg 1.6µg Turkey sausage
Folate 9µg 4µg Flank steak
Choline 105.4mg 33.9mg Flank steak
Saturated Fat 3.395g 3.839g Flank steak
Monounsaturated Fat 3.317g 5.158g Turkey sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 0.322g 4.657g Turkey sausage
Tryptophan 0.182mg 0.175mg Flank steak
Threonine 1.105mg 0.686mg Flank steak
Isoleucine 1.259mg 0.802mg Flank steak
Leucine 2.201mg 1.229mg Flank steak
Lysine 2.338mg 1.453mg Flank steak
Methionine 0.72mg 0.447mg Flank steak
Phenylalanine 1.093mg 0.612mg Flank steak
Valine 1.372mg 0.819mg Flank steak
Histidine 0.883mg 0.481mg Flank steak

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Flank steak Turkey sausage
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
24%
Turkey sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Flank steak
35%
Turkey sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flank steak
Flank steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 81mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flank steak
Flank steak contains less Sodium (difference - 583mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Flank steak
Flank steak is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.444g)
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 contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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. Turkey sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174600/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.