Roast beef vs. Flank steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between roast beef and flank steak
- Roast beef has more vitamin B12 and potassium, while flank steak has more selenium, zinc, choline, vitamin B3, and vitamin B6.
- Roast beef's daily need coverage for sodium is 35% higher.
- Flank steak contains 2 times less potassium than roast beef. Roast beef contains 647mg of potassium, while flank steak contains 339mg.
- The amount of sodium in flank steak is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Roast beef, deli style, prepackaged, sliced 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 PotassiumPotassium | +90.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +17.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +15.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +66.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +15% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +300% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +53.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +100% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +28.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +60.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +25.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +14.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +74.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +31.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +25.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +80% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +140.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
18.62 g
Fats:
3.69 g
Carbs:
0.64 g
Water:
73.72 g
Other:
3.33 g
Protein:
27.66 g
Fats:
8.23 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
64.17 g
Other:
0 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +14.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +-5650% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +48.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +123% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.318 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.27 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.395 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.317 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.322 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -61.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +118.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +19.3% |
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 price | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 853mg | 56mg | 35% |
| Selenium | 14.7µg | 29.4µg | 27% |
| Protein | 18.62g | 27.66g | 18% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.04µg | 1.63µg | 17% |
| Zinc | 3.2mg | 4.9mg | 15% |
| Choline | 43.9mg | 105.4mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.581mg | 7.363mg | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 1.318g | 3.395g | 9% |
| Cholesterol | 51mg | 79mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.46mg | 0.579mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 647mg | 339mg | 9% |
| Fats | 3.69g | 8.23g | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.133mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 242mg | 210mg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.521g | 3.317g | 4% |
| Calories | 115kcal | 192kcal | 4% |
| Iron | 2.05mg | 1.74mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.043mg | 0.075mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 5mg | 20mg | 2% |
| Folate | 5µg | 9µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.49mg | 0.38mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 23mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0.64g | 0g | N/A |
| Carbs | 0.64g | 0g | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 1IU | 0% | |
| Sugar | 0.29g | 0g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.086mg | 0.082mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.015mg | 0.009mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.566mg | 0.545mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1.4µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.148g | N/A | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.27g | 0.322g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.182mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.105mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.259mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 2.201mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.338mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.72mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.093mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.372mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.883mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.007g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.017g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.012g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.011g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.14g | N/A |
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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
46%
49%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
54%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roast beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Roast beef is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.077g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flank steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.29g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flank steak contains less Sodium (difference - 797mg)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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