Liver vs. Flank steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Liver and Flank steak different?
- Liver has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Selenium, Copper, Folate, and Vitamin C than Flank steak.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Liver is 710% higher.
- Flank steak has less Cholesterol.
Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised 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.
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Iron
+929.9%
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Phosphorus
+14.8%
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Sodium
-12.5%
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Zinc
+37.1%
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Copper
+673.2%
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Manganese
+3233.3%
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Selenium
+129.6%
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Calcium
+100%
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Magnesium
+64.3%
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Potassium
+126%
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Iron
+929.9%
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Phosphorus
+14.8%
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Sodium
-12.5%
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Zinc
+37.1%
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Copper
+673.2%
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Manganese
+3233.3%
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Selenium
+129.6%
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Calcium
+100%
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Magnesium
+64.3%
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Potassium
+126%
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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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+244%
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Vitamin B2
+1551.1%
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Vitamin B3
+14.6%
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Vitamin B5
+776%
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Folate
+1711.1%
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Vitamin B12
+1045.4%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.579
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+244%
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Vitamin B2
+1551.1%
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Vitamin B3
+14.6%
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Vitamin B5
+776%
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Folate
+1711.1%
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Vitamin B12
+1045.4%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.579
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Carbs
+∞%
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Fats
+87%
Equal in Protein - 27.66
Equal in Water - 64.17
Protein:
26.02 g
Fats:
4.4 g
Carbs:
3.76 g
Water:
64.32 g
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1.5 g
Protein:
27.66 g
Fats:
8.23 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
64.17 g
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0 g
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Fats
+87%
Equal in Protein - 27.66
Equal in Water - 64.17
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-58.5%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+226.1%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+426.5%
Saturated Fat:
1.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.63 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.05 g
Saturated Fat:
3.395 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
3.317 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.322 g
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Saturated Fat
-58.5%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+226.1%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+426.5%
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 Cholesterol |
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Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
Rich in minerals | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 3.76g | 0g |
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Protein | 26.02g | 27.66g |
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Fats | 4.4g | 8.23g |
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Carbs | 3.76g | 0g |
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Calories | 165kcal | 192kcal |
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Calcium | 10mg | 20mg |
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Iron | 17.92mg | 1.74mg |
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Magnesium | 14mg | 23mg |
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Phosphorus | 241mg | 210mg |
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Potassium | 150mg | 339mg |
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Sodium | 49mg | 56mg |
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Zinc | 6.72mg | 4.9mg |
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Copper | 0.634mg | 0.082mg |
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Manganese | 0.3mg | 0.009mg |
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Selenium | 67.5µg | 29.4µg |
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Vitamin A | 17997IU | 0IU |
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Vitamin A RAE | 5405µg | 0µg |
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Vitamin E | 0.38mg |
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Vitamin C | 23.6mg | 0mg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.258mg | 0.075mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 2.196mg | 0.133mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 8.435mg | 7.363mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 4.774mg | 0.545mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.57mg | 0.579mg |
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Folate | 163µg | 9µg |
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Vitamin B12 | 18.67µg | 1.63µg |
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Vitamin K | 1.4µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.366mg | 0.182mg |
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Threonine | 1.107mg | 1.105mg |
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Isoleucine | 1.32mg | 1.259mg |
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Leucine | 2.319mg | 2.201mg |
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Lysine | 2.007mg | 2.338mg |
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Methionine | 0.645mg | 0.72mg |
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Phenylalanine | 1.274mg | 1.093mg |
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Valine | 1.607mg | 1.372mg |
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Histidine | 0.708mg | 0.883mg |
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Cholesterol | 355mg | 79mg |
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Saturated Fat | 1.41g | 3.395g |
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Omega-3 - DHA | 0.03g | 0g |
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Omega-3 - DPA | 0.04g | 0g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 0.63g | 3.317g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 1.05g | 0.322g |
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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
397%

48%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
161%

54%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Liver is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Liver contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Liver is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.985g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Liver is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Flank steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 276mg)
Which food is cheaper?

Flank steak is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
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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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.