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Frankfurter vs. Flank steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between frankfurter and flank steak

  • The amount of selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, zinc, vitamin B12, choline, and phosphorus in flank steak is higher than in frankfurter.
  • Frankfurter covers your daily sodium needs 41% more than flank steak.
  • Flank steak has 3 times less saturated fat than frankfurter. Frankfurter has 10.979g of saturated fat, while flank steak has 3.395g.
  • Flank steak contains less sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Frankfurter, beef, unheated and Beef, flank, steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, broiled.

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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 6.4% 3.6% 28% 45% 18% 55% 65% 129% 2.7% 56%
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%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +133.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +155.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +66.7%
Contains more IronIron +45%
Contains more CopperCopper +49.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +141.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +38.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +185.4%
~equal in Potassium ~339mg

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% 4% 14% 4.5% 9.9% 38% 0% 43% 173% 4.5% 7.5% 27%
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%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +90%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +316.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +209.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +263.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +213%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +18.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +116.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~9µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 28% 3% 54% 3%
Protein: 11.16 g
Fats: 28.3 g
Carbs: 3.36 g
Water: 53.94 g
Other: 3.24 g
28% 8% 64%
Protein: 27.66 g
Fats: 8.23 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.17 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more FatsFats +243.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +-5500%
Contains more ProteinProtein +147.8%
Contains more WaterWater +19%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
46% 51% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.979 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 12.048 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.765 g
48% 47% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.395 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.317 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.322 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +263.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +137.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -69.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Frankfurter Flank steak
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Frankfurter Flank steak DV% diff.
Sodium 992mg 56mg 41%
Selenium 10.3µg 29.4µg 35%
Saturated fat 10.979g 3.395g 34%
Protein 11.16g 27.66g 33%
Vitamin B3 2.028mg 7.363mg 33%
Fats 28.3g 8.23g 31%
Vitamin B6 0.185mg 0.579mg 30%
Zinc 2.03mg 4.9mg 26%
Monounsaturated fat 12.048g 3.317g 22%
Vitamin B5 0.545mg 11%
Vitamin B12 1.38µg 1.63µg 10%
Choline 48.6mg 105.4mg 10%
Cholesterol 55mg 79mg 8%
Phosphorus 152mg 210mg 8%
Iron 1.2mg 1.74mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.043mg 0.133mg 7%
Calories 316kcal 192kcal 6%
Vitamin B1 0.018mg 0.075mg 5%
Vitamin D 0.9µg 5%
Vitamin D 36IU 5%
Magnesium 9mg 23mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.765g 0.322g 3%
Copper 0.055mg 0.082mg 3%
Manganese 0.021mg 0.009mg 1%
Carbs 3.36g 0g 1%
Calcium 12mg 20mg 1%
Potassium 316mg 339mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.2mg 0.38mg 1%
Net carbs 3.36g 0g N/A
Sugar 1.31g 0g N/A
Vitamin K 1.8µg 1.4µg 0%
Folate 10µg 9µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.121mg 0.182mg 0%
Threonine 0.519mg 1.105mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.58mg 1.259mg 0%
Leucine 0.994mg 2.201mg 0%
Lysine 1.055mg 2.338mg 0%
Methionine 0.319mg 0.72mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.487mg 1.093mg 0%
Valine 0.608mg 1.372mg 0%
Histidine 0.362mg 0.883mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Frankfurter Flank steak
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
25%
Frankfurter
49%
Flank steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Frankfurter
54%
Flank steak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Frankfurter
Frankfurter is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Frankfurter
Frankfurter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flank steak
Flank steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.31g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flank steak
Flank steak contains less Sodium (difference - 936mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Flank steak
Flank steak is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.584g)
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 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. Frankfurter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173862/nutrients
  2. Flank steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168733/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.