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Game vs. Flank steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Game and Flank steak

  • Game has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Iron, Copper, and Vitamin B1, however, Flank steak has more Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3.
  • Game's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 195% more.
  • Game has 4 times more Vitamin B2 than Flank steak. Game has 0.48mg of Vitamin B2, while Flank steak has 0.133mg.
  • Game is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Game meat, deer, raw 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.
Contains more Iron +95.4%
Contains more Copper +208.5%
Contains more Manganese +355.6%
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains more Zinc +134.4%
Contains more Selenium +203.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 23
Equal in Phosphorus - 210
Equal in Potassium - 339
Equal in Sodium - 56
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 128% 17% 87% 29% 7% 57% 85% 6% 53%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 66% 17% 90% 30% 8% 134% 28% 2% 161%
Contains more Iron +95.4%
Contains more Copper +208.5%
Contains more Manganese +355.6%
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains more Zinc +134.4%
Contains more Selenium +203.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 23
Equal in Phosphorus - 210
Equal in Potassium - 339
Equal in Sodium - 56

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.
Game
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +193.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +260.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +287.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +90%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +15.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +56.5%
Contains more Folate +125%
Contains more Vitamin K +27.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 56% 111% 120% 0% 86% 3% 789% 3%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +193.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +260.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +287.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +90%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +15.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +56.5%
Contains more Folate +125%
Contains more Vitamin K +27.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +14.6%
Contains more Protein +20.5%
Contains more Fats +240.1%
23% 2% 74%
Protein: 22.96 g
Fats: 2.42 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.57 g
Other: 1.05 g
28% 8% 64%
Protein: 27.66 g
Fats: 8.23 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.17 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Water +14.6%
Contains more Protein +20.5%
Contains more Fats +240.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -72%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +46%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +395.1%
45% 32% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.95 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.47 g
48% 47% 5%
Saturated Fat: 3.395 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.317 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.322 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -72%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +46%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +395.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Game Flank steak Opinion
Protein 22.96g 27.66g Flank steak
Fats 2.42g 8.23g Flank steak
Calories 120kcal 192kcal Flank steak
Calcium 5mg 20mg Flank steak
Iron 3.4mg 1.74mg Game
Magnesium 23mg 23mg
Phosphorus 202mg 210mg Flank steak
Potassium 318mg 339mg Flank steak
Sodium 51mg 56mg Game
Zinc 2.09mg 4.9mg Flank steak
Copper 0.253mg 0.082mg Game
Manganese 0.041mg 0.009mg Game
Selenium 9.7µg 29.4µg Flank steak
Vitamin E 0.2mg 0.38mg Flank steak
Vitamin B1 0.22mg 0.075mg Game
Vitamin B2 0.48mg 0.133mg Game
Vitamin B3 6.37mg 7.363mg Flank steak
Vitamin B5 0.545mg Flank steak
Vitamin B6 0.37mg 0.579mg Flank steak
Folate 4µg 9µg Flank steak
Vitamin B12 6.31µg 1.63µg Game
Vitamin K 1.1µg 1.4µg Flank steak
Tryptophan 0.182mg Flank steak
Threonine 1.08mg 1.105mg Flank steak
Isoleucine 0.908mg 1.259mg Flank steak
Leucine 1.951mg 2.201mg Flank steak
Lysine 2.006mg 2.338mg Flank steak
Methionine 0.566mg 0.72mg Flank steak
Phenylalanine 0.937mg 1.093mg Flank steak
Valine 1.073mg 1.372mg Flank steak
Histidine 1.135mg 0.883mg Game
Cholesterol 85mg 79mg Flank steak
Saturated Fat 0.95g 3.395g Game
Monounsaturated Fat 0.67g 3.317g Flank steak
Polyunsaturated fat 0.47g 0.322g Game

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Game Flank steak
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
97%
Game
48%
Flank steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Game
54%
Flank steak

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Game
Game contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Game
Game is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.445g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flank steak
Flank steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flank steak
Flank steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

The source of all the nutrient values on the page (excluding the main article the sources for which are presented separately if present) is the USDA's FoodCentral. The exact links to the foods presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Game - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173855/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.