Summer sausage vs. Flank steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between summer sausage and flank steak?
- Summer sausage is richer in vitamin A, vitamin B1, iron, and calcium, while flank steak is higher in selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and zinc.
- Summer sausage's daily need coverage for sodium is 62% higher.
- Flank steak is lower in sodium.
We used Sausage, summer, pork and beef, sticks, with cheddar cheese and Beef, flank, steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, broiled types in this comparison.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +305% |
| Contains more IronIron | +29.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +255.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +76.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +64.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +17.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +117.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +18% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +292% |
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 DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +232% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +20.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +39.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +153.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +345.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +28.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
19.43 g
Fats:
37.91 g
Carbs:
1.82 g
Water:
36.2 g
Other:
4.64 g
Protein:
27.66 g
Fats:
8.23 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
64.17 g
Other:
0 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +360.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +-7833.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +42.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +77.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
10.47 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
13.68 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.02 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 | +312.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +837.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -67.6% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 1483mg | 56mg | 62% |
| Fats | 37.91g | 8.23g | 46% |
| Selenium | 7.5µg | 29.4µg | 40% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 0.579mg | 35% |
| Saturated fat | 10.47g | 3.395g | 32% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.9mg | 7.363mg | 28% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 13.68g | 3.317g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 225µg | 0µg | 25% |
| Zinc | 2.25mg | 4.9mg | 24% |
| Choline | 105.4mg | 19% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.02g | 0.322g | 18% |
| Protein | 19.43g | 27.66g | 16% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.249mg | 0.075mg | 15% |
| Calories | 426kcal | 192kcal | 12% |
| Iron | 2.26mg | 1.74mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 81mg | 20mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 178mg | 210mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 206mg | 339mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.76mg | 0.545mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.73µg | 1.63µg | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 89mg | 79mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.38mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 12IU | 2% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.16mg | 0.133mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 13mg | 23mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.07mg | 0.082mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 1.82g | 0g | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.4µg | 1% | |
| Folate | 7µg | 9µg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.032mg | 0.009mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 0g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.62g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.12g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.15mg | 0.182mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.54mg | 1.105mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.62mg | 1.259mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.1mg | 2.201mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.16mg | 2.338mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.36mg | 0.72mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.56mg | 1.093mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.69mg | 1.372mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.47mg | 0.883mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
41%
49%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
54%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Summer sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flank steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flank steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flank steak contains less Sodium (difference - 1427mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Flank steak is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.075g)
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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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.
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.