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Flank steak vs. Yogurt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Flank steak and Yogurt

  • Flank steak is richer in Vitamin B3, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Iron, and Choline, yet Yogurt is richer in Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 from Flank steak is 45% higher.
  • Flank steak contains 29 times more Saturated Fat than Yogurt. Flank steak contains 3.395g of Saturated Fat, while Yogurt contains 0.117g.

Food types used in this article are Beef, flank, steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, broiled and Yogurt, Greek, plain, nonfat.

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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 Iron +2385.7%
Contains more Magnesium +109.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +55.6%
Contains more Potassium +140.4%
Contains more Zinc +842.3%
Contains more Copper +382.4%
Contains more Selenium +203.1%
Contains more Calcium +450%
Contains less Sodium -35.7%
Equal in Manganese - 0.009
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 33% 3% 8% 58% 13% 5% 15% 6% 2% 53%
Contains more Iron +2385.7%
Contains more Magnesium +109.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +55.6%
Contains more Potassium +140.4%
Contains more Zinc +842.3%
Contains more Copper +382.4%
Contains more Selenium +203.1%
Contains more Calcium +450%
Contains less Sodium -35.7%
Equal in Manganese - 0.009

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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Yogurt
Contains more Vitamin E +3700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +226.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3439.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +64.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +819%
Contains more Folate +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +117.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +109%
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 1% 1% 0% 0% 6% 65% 4% 20% 15% 6% 94% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +3700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +226.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3439.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +64.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +819%
Contains more Folate +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +117.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +109%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +171.4%
Contains more Fats +2010.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +32.6%
Equal in Other - 0.72
28% 8% 64%
Protein: 27.66 g
Fats: 8.23 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.17 g
Other: 0 g
10% 4% 85%
Protein: 10.19 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 3.6 g
Water: 85.1 g
Other: 0.72 g
Contains more Protein +171.4%
Contains more Fats +2010.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +32.6%
Equal in Other - 0.72

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6158.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2583.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.6%
48% 47% 5%
Saturated Fat: 3.395 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.317 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.322 g
64% 29% 7%
Saturated Fat: 0.117 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.012 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6158.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2583.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.6%

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 Yogurt
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Flank steak Yogurt Opinion
Net carbs 0g 3.6g Yogurt
Protein 27.66g 10.19g Flank steak
Fats 8.23g 0.39g Flank steak
Carbs 0g 3.6g Yogurt
Calories 192kcal 59kcal Flank steak
Sugar 0g 3.24g Flank steak
Calcium 20mg 110mg Yogurt
Iron 1.74mg 0.07mg Flank steak
Magnesium 23mg 11mg Flank steak
Phosphorus 210mg 135mg Flank steak
Potassium 339mg 141mg Flank steak
Sodium 56mg 36mg Yogurt
Zinc 4.9mg 0.52mg Flank steak
Copper 0.082mg 0.017mg Flank steak
Manganese 0.009mg 0.009mg
Selenium 29.4µg 9.7µg Flank steak
Vitamin A 0IU 4IU Yogurt
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Yogurt
Vitamin E 0.38mg 0.01mg Flank steak
Vitamin B1 0.075mg 0.023mg Flank steak
Vitamin B2 0.133mg 0.278mg Yogurt
Vitamin B3 7.363mg 0.208mg Flank steak
Vitamin B5 0.545mg 0.331mg Flank steak
Vitamin B6 0.579mg 0.063mg Flank steak
Folate 9µg 7µg Flank steak
Vitamin B12 1.63µg 0.75µg Flank steak
Vitamin K 1.4µg 0µg 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 5mg Yogurt
Trans Fat 0.006g Flank steak
Saturated Fat 3.395g 0.117g Yogurt
Monounsaturated Fat 3.317g 0.053g Flank steak
Polyunsaturated fat 0.322g 0.012g Flank steak
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.01g Yogurt
Omega-3 - ALA 0.001g Yogurt

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Flank steak Yogurt
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
17%
Yogurt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Flank steak
19%
Yogurt

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Yogurt
Yogurt contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yogurt
Yogurt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 74mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yogurt
Yogurt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.278g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flank steak
Flank steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.24g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Flank steak
Flank steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is cheaper?
Flank steak
Flank steak is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
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

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. Yogurt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170894/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.