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Ground chicken vs. Flank steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Ground chicken and Flank steak

  • Ground chicken has more Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, and Potassium, while Flank steak has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Zinc, Iron, and Choline.
  • Flank steak's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 47% higher.
  • Flank steak contains 2 times less Vitamin B5 than Ground chicken. Ground chicken contains 1.327mg of Vitamin B5, while Flank steak contains 0.545mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Flank steak is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Chicken, ground, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned 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 20% 2.4% 60% 35% 21% 52% 100% 9.8% 2.1% 78%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +21.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +99.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +11.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +77.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +150%
Contains more IronIron +87.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +32.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +155.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -25.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +105.6%

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% 7.8% 0% 30% 70% 133% 80% 124% 64% 5.3% 1.5% 32%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +61.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +127.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +143.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +219.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +350%
Contains more CholineCholine +78.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.38mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~7.363mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.579mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 11% 65%
Protein: 23.28 g
Fats: 10.92 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.92 g
Other: 0.88 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 +32.7%
Contains more OtherOther +-1566.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +18.8%
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~64.17g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 48% 21%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.11 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.08 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 +47.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +546%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~3.395g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ground chicken Flank steak Opinion
Calories 189kcal 192kcal Flank steak
Protein 23.28g 27.66g Flank steak
Fats 10.92g 8.23g Ground chicken
Cholesterol 107mg 79mg Flank steak
Magnesium 28mg 23mg Ground chicken
Calcium 8mg 20mg Flank steak
Potassium 677mg 339mg Ground chicken
Iron 0.93mg 1.74mg Flank steak
Copper 0.062mg 0.082mg Flank steak
Zinc 1.92mg 4.9mg Flank steak
Phosphorus 234mg 210mg Ground chicken
Sodium 75mg 56mg Flank steak
Vitamin E 0.39mg 0.38mg Ground chicken
Manganese 0.016mg 0.009mg Ground chicken
Selenium 14.3µg 29.4µg Flank steak
Vitamin B1 0.121mg 0.075mg Ground chicken
Vitamin B2 0.302mg 0.133mg Ground chicken
Vitamin B3 7.107mg 7.363mg Flank steak
Vitamin B5 1.327mg 0.545mg Ground chicken
Vitamin B6 0.538mg 0.579mg Flank steak
Vitamin B12 0.51µg 1.63µg Flank steak
Vitamin K 2.1µg 1.4µg Ground chicken
Folate 2µg 9µg Flank steak
Trans Fat 0.087g Flank steak
Choline 59mg 105.4mg Flank steak
Saturated Fat 3.11g 3.395g Ground chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 4.879g 3.317g Ground chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 2.08g 0.322g Ground chicken
Tryptophan 0.196mg 0.182mg Ground chicken
Threonine 0.97mg 1.105mg Flank steak
Isoleucine 1.06mg 1.259mg Flank steak
Leucine 1.816mg 2.201mg Flank steak
Lysine 2.014mg 2.338mg Flank steak
Methionine 0.596mg 0.72mg Flank steak
Phenylalanine 0.912mg 1.093mg Flank steak
Valine 1.102mg 1.372mg Flank steak
Histidine 0.706mg 0.883mg Flank steak
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g 0g Ground chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0.031g 0g Ground chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.081g Ground chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.016g 0g Ground chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.02g Ground chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.015g Ground chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.787g Ground chicken

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is better in case of low diet
Ground chicken Flank steak
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
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
42%
Ground chicken
49%
Flank steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Ground chicken
54%
Flank steak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ground chicken
Ground chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.285g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flank steak
Flank steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flank steak
Flank steak contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
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 minerals?
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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.
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

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. Ground chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171117/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.