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Omelette vs. Flank steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Omelette and Flank steak different?

  • Omelette is richer in Choline, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B5, and Folate, while Flank steak is higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Vitamin B6.
  • Omelette covers your daily need of Cholesterol 78% more than Flank steak.
  • Flank steak is lower in Cholesterol.

Egg, whole, cooked, omelet and Beef, flank, steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, broiled types were 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.
Contains more Calcium +140%
Contains more Manganese +166.7%
Contains more Iron +17.6%
Contains more Magnesium +109.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +25.7%
Contains more Potassium +189.7%
Contains less Sodium -63.9%
Contains more Zinc +349.5%
Contains more Copper +30.2%
Contains more Selenium +14%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 56% 8% 72% 11% 21% 30% 21% 4% 141%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 66% 17% 90% 30% 8% 134% 28% 2% 161%
Contains more Calcium +140%
Contains more Manganese +166.7%
Contains more Iron +17.6%
Contains more Magnesium +109.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +25.7%
Contains more Potassium +189.7%
Contains less Sodium -63.9%
Contains more Zinc +349.5%
Contains more Copper +30.2%
Contains more Selenium +14%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +239.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +190.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +136.5%
Contains more Folate +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +221.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +120.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +11404.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +304.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +114.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 38% 26% 51% 0% 9% 90% 2% 78% 33% 30% 96% 12%
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 E +239.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +190.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +136.5%
Contains more Folate +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +221.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +120.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +11404.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +304.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +114.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +41.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +18.6%
Contains more Protein +161.7%
11% 12% 76%
Protein: 10.57 g
Fats: 11.66 g
Carbs: 0.64 g
Water: 76.13 g
Other: 1 g
28% 8% 64%
Protein: 27.66 g
Fats: 8.23 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.17 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Fats +41.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +18.6%
Contains more Protein +161.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +46%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +742.2%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 3.395
31% 45% 25%
Saturated Fat: 3.319 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.843 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.712 g
48% 47% 5%
Saturated Fat: 3.395 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.317 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.322 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +46%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +742.2%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 3.395

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Omelette Flank steak Opinion
Net carbs 0.64g 0g Omelette
Protein 10.57g 27.66g Flank steak
Fats 11.66g 8.23g Omelette
Carbs 0.64g 0g Omelette
Calories 154kcal 192kcal Flank steak
Sugar 0.31g 0g Flank steak
Calcium 48mg 20mg Omelette
Iron 1.48mg 1.74mg Flank steak
Magnesium 11mg 23mg Flank steak
Phosphorus 167mg 210mg Flank steak
Potassium 117mg 339mg Flank steak
Sodium 155mg 56mg Flank steak
Zinc 1.09mg 4.9mg Flank steak
Copper 0.063mg 0.082mg Flank steak
Manganese 0.024mg 0.009mg Omelette
Selenium 25.8µg 29.4µg Flank steak
Vitamin A 617IU 0IU Omelette
Vitamin A RAE 172µg 0µg Omelette
Vitamin E 1.29mg 0.38mg Omelette
Vitamin D 69IU Omelette
Vitamin D 1.7µg Omelette
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.075mg Flank steak
Vitamin B2 0.386mg 0.133mg Omelette
Vitamin B3 0.064mg 7.363mg Flank steak
Vitamin B5 1.289mg 0.545mg Omelette
Vitamin B6 0.143mg 0.579mg Flank steak
Folate 39µg 9µg Omelette
Vitamin B12 0.76µg 1.63µg Flank steak
Vitamin K 4.5µg 1.4µg Omelette
Tryptophan 0.14mg 0.182mg Flank steak
Threonine 0.467mg 1.105mg Flank steak
Isoleucine 0.565mg 1.259mg Flank steak
Leucine 0.913mg 2.201mg Flank steak
Lysine 0.767mg 2.338mg Flank steak
Methionine 0.319mg 0.72mg Flank steak
Phenylalanine 0.572mg 1.093mg Flank steak
Valine 0.722mg 1.372mg Flank steak
Histidine 0.26mg 0.883mg Flank steak
Cholesterol 313mg 79mg Flank steak
Trans Fat 0.709g Flank steak
Saturated Fat 3.319g 3.395g Omelette
Omega-3 - DHA 0.049g 0g Omelette
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Omelette
Monounsaturated Fat 4.843g 3.317g Omelette
Polyunsaturated fat 2.712g 0.322g Omelette
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.015g Omelette

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Omelette Flank steak
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
38%
Omelette
48%
Flank steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Omelette
54%
Flank steak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Omelette
Omelette is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.076g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flank steak
Flank steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.31g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flank steak
Flank steak contains less Sodium (difference - 99mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flank steak
Flank steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 234mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Flank steak
Flank steak is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flank steak
Flank steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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. Omelette - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172185/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.