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Milkshake vs. Flank steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Milkshake and Flank steak different?

  • Milkshake is higher in Calcium, however, Flank steak is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Iron, Choline, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Flank steak is 49% higher.
  • Milkshake contains 7 times more Calcium than Flank steak. While Milkshake contains 146mg of Calcium, Flank steak contains only 20mg.
  • Milkshake has less Cholesterol.

Milk shakes, thick vanilla and Beef, flank, steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, broiled are the varieties used in this article.

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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.
Milkshake
Milkshake
2
:
8
Flank steak
Flank steak
Contains more Calcium +630%
Contains more Manganese +55.6%
Contains more Iron +1640%
Contains more Magnesium +91.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +82.6%
Contains more Potassium +85.2%
Contains less Sodium -41.1%
Contains more Zinc +1156.4%
Contains more Copper +60.8%
Contains more Selenium +1178.3%
Milkshake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 44% 4% 9% 50% 17% 13% 11% 17% 2% 13%
Flank steak
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 66% 17% 90% 30% 8% 134% 28% 2% 161%
Contains more Calcium +630%
Contains more Manganese +55.6%
Contains more Iron +1640%
Contains more Magnesium +91.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +82.6%
Contains more Potassium +85.2%
Contains less Sodium -41.1%
Contains more Zinc +1156.4%
Contains more Copper +60.8%
Contains more Selenium +1178.3%

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.
Milkshake
Milkshake
3
:
8
Flank steak
Flank steak
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +46.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +660%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4943.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +48.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1278.6%
Contains more Folate +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +213.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +600%
Milkshake
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 1% 36% 0% 8% 45% 3% 23% 10% 6% 65% 1%
Flank steak
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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +46.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +660%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4943.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +48.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1278.6%
Contains more Folate +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +213.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +600%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Milkshake
Milkshake
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2
Flank steak
Flank steak
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +16%
Contains more Protein +616.6%
Contains more Fats +171.6%
Milkshake
4% 3% 18% 74%
Protein: 3.86 g
Fats: 3.03 g
Carbs: 17.75 g
Water: 74.45 g
Other: 0.91 g
Flank steak
28% 8% 64%
Protein: 27.66 g
Fats: 8.23 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.17 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +16%
Contains more Protein +616.6%
Contains more Fats +171.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Milkshake
Milkshake
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2
Flank steak
Flank steak
Contains less Saturated Fat -44.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +279.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +185%
Milkshake
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 1.886 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.875 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.113 g
Flank steak
48% 47% 5%
Saturated Fat: 3.395 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.317 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.322 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -44.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +279.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +185%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Milkshake Flank steak Opinion
Net carbs 17.75g 0g Milkshake
Protein 3.86g 27.66g Flank steak
Fats 3.03g 8.23g Flank steak
Carbs 17.75g 0g Milkshake
Calories 112kcal 192kcal Flank steak
Sugar 17.75g 0g Flank steak
Calcium 146mg 20mg Milkshake
Iron 0.1mg 1.74mg Flank steak
Magnesium 12mg 23mg Flank steak
Phosphorus 115mg 210mg Flank steak
Potassium 183mg 339mg Flank steak
Sodium 95mg 56mg Flank steak
Zinc 0.39mg 4.9mg Flank steak
Copper 0.051mg 0.082mg Flank steak
Manganese 0.014mg 0.009mg Milkshake
Selenium 2.3µg 29.4µg Flank steak
Vitamin A 91IU 0IU Milkshake
Vitamin A RAE 25µg 0µg Milkshake
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0.38mg Flank steak
Vitamin D 48IU Milkshake
Vitamin D 1.2µg Milkshake
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.075mg Flank steak
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0.133mg Milkshake
Vitamin B3 0.146mg 7.363mg Flank steak
Vitamin B5 0.368mg 0.545mg Flank steak
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.579mg Flank steak
Folate 7µg 9µg Flank steak
Vitamin B12 0.52µg 1.63µg Flank steak
Vitamin K 0.2µg 1.4µg Flank steak
Tryptophan 0.054mg 0.182mg Flank steak
Threonine 0.174mg 1.105mg Flank steak
Isoleucine 0.234mg 1.259mg Flank steak
Leucine 0.378mg 2.201mg Flank steak
Lysine 0.306mg 2.338mg Flank steak
Methionine 0.097mg 0.72mg Flank steak
Phenylalanine 0.186mg 1.093mg Flank steak
Valine 0.258mg 1.372mg Flank steak
Histidine 0.105mg 0.883mg Flank steak
Cholesterol 12mg 79mg Milkshake
Saturated Fat 1.886g 3.395g Milkshake
Monounsaturated Fat 0.875g 3.317g Flank steak
Polyunsaturated fat 0.113g 0.322g Flank steak

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Milkshake Flank steak
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
17%
Milkshake
48%
Flank steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Milkshake
54%
Flank steak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Milkshake
Milkshake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Milkshake
Milkshake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.509g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flank steak
Flank steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flank steak
Flank steak contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Flank steak
Flank steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
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. Milkshake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170884/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.