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.
| 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.
| 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% |
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:
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
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
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.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 29.4µg | 0µg | 53% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.63µg | 0.79µg | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.322g | 4.657g | 29% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.579mg | 0.208mg | 29% |
| Cholesterol | 79mg | 160mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 56mg | 639mg | 25% |
| Protein | 27.66g | 15.42g | 24% |
| Vitamin B3 | 7.363mg | 3.692mg | 23% |
| Zinc | 4.9mg | 2.98mg | 17% |
| Fats | 8.23g | 18.09g | 15% |
| Choline | 105.4mg | 33.9mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.545mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 1.74mg | 1.07mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 210mg | 155mg | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.317g | 5.158g | 5% |
| Potassium | 339mg | 229mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.082mg | 0.111mg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 3.395g | 3.839g | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.133mg | 0.165mg | 2% |
| Calories | 192kcal | 235kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.075mg | 0.054mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 16mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 17IU | 2% | |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.38mg | 0.19mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 32mg | 1% |
| Folate | 9µg | 4µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0g | 1.56g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 1.56g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin K | 1.4µg | 1.6µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.182mg | 0.175mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.105mg | 0.686mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.259mg | 0.802mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.201mg | 1.229mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.338mg | 1.453mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.72mg | 0.447mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.093mg | 0.612mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.372mg | 0.819mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.883mg | 0.481mg | 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%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
35%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flank steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 81mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flank steak contains less Sodium (difference - 583mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Flank steak is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.444g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flank steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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 ($)