Lamb vs. Flank steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between lamb and flank steak
- Lamb has more vitamin B12 and vitamin B2; however, flank steak is richer in vitamin B6 and selenium.
- Lamb covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 38% more than flank steak.
- Flank steak has 3 times less saturated fat than lamb. Lamb has 8.83g of saturated fat, while flank steak has 3.395g.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean,, and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked 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 CopperCopper | +45.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +144.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +17.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +11.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -22.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +11.4% |
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 DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +88% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +21.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +56.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +228.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +171.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +10.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +345.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +12.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
24.52 g
Fats:
20.94 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
53.72 g
Other:
0.82 g
Protein:
27.66 g
Fats:
8.23 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
64.17 g
Other:
0 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +154.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +-1466.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +12.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +19.5% |
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Carbs
~0g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
8.83 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.51 g
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 | +165.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +368.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -61.6% |
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 Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.55µg | 1.63µg | 38% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 0.579mg | 35% |
| Saturated fat | 8.83g | 3.395g | 25% |
| Fats | 20.94g | 8.23g | 20% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.82g | 3.317g | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.25mg | 0.133mg | 9% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.51g | 0.322g | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 97mg | 79mg | 6% |
| Protein | 24.52g | 27.66g | 6% |
| Calories | 294kcal | 192kcal | 5% |
| Selenium | 26.4µg | 29.4µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.66mg | 7.363mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 4.46mg | 4.9mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.119mg | 0.082mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 4.6µg | 1.4µg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 188mg | 210mg | 3% |
| Choline | 93.7mg | 105.4mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.14mg | 0.38mg | 2% |
| Folate | 18µg | 9µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.075mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.66mg | 0.545mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1.88mg | 1.74mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 72mg | 56mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 310mg | 339mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.009mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 23mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 20mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.287mg | 0.182mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.05mg | 1.105mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.183mg | 1.259mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.908mg | 2.201mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.166mg | 2.338mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.629mg | 0.72mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.998mg | 1.093mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.323mg | 1.372mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.777mg | 0.883mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
52%
49%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
54%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flank steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flank steak contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Flank steak is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.435g)
Which food is cheaper?
Flank steak is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
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 richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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