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Turkey ham vs. Flank steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are turkey ham and flank steak different?

  • Turkey ham is richer in selenium, vitamin B1, phosphorus, and vitamin B2, while flank steak is higher in vitamin B6, vitamin B12, zinc, and vitamin B3.
  • Flank steak covers your daily need for vitamin B6, 40% more than turkey ham.
  • Turkey ham contains 16 times more sodium than flank steak. Turkey ham contains 909mg of sodium, while flank steak contains 56mg.

USDA Commodity, turkey ham, dark meat, smoked, frozen 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 2.1% 22% 38% 0% 57% 124% 119% 0% 208%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 6% 30% 65% 27% 134% 90% 7.3% 1.2% 160%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +37.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +29.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +43.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +185.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +34%
Contains more IronIron +74%
Contains more ZincZinc +133.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.8%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 5.3% 0% 0% 58% 62% 77% 0% 14% 100% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 7.6% 0% 19% 31% 138% 33% 134% 204% 3.5% 6.8% 57%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +206.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +103%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +78.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +865%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +103.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 4% 3% 74% 3%
Protein: 16.3 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 3.1 g
Water: 73.5 g
Other: 3.1 g
28% 8% 64%
Protein: 27.66 g
Fats: 8.23 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.17 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +14.5%
Contains more OtherOther +-5266.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +69.7%
Contains more FatsFats +105.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
35% 39% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.2 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.337 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.873 g
48% 47% 5%
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 -64.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +171.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +148.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey ham Flank steak DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.579mg 40%
Sodium 909mg 56mg 37%
Vitamin B12 0.8µg 1.63µg 35%
Zinc 2.1mg 4.9mg 25%
Protein 16.3g 27.66g 23%
Vitamin B3 4.12mg 7.363mg 20%
Choline 105.4mg 19%
Selenium 38.2µg 29.4µg 16%
Vitamin B1 0.23mg 0.075mg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.545mg 11%
Phosphorus 289mg 210mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.27mg 0.133mg 11%
Saturated fat 1.2g 3.395g 10%
Copper 0.082mg 9%
Iron 1mg 1.74mg 9%
Fats 4g 8.23g 7%
Cholesterol 64mg 79mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 1.337g 3.317g 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.873g 0.322g 4%
Calories 118kcal 192kcal 4%
Vitamin E 0.38mg 3%
Potassium 253mg 339mg 3%
Vitamin A 16µg 0µg 2%
Folate 9µg 2%
Magnesium 16mg 23mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.4µg 1%
Calcium 7mg 20mg 1%
Carbs 3.1g 0g 1%
Net carbs 3.1g 0g N/A
Sugar 1.2g 0g N/A
Manganese 0.009mg 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%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey ham Flank steak
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
24%
Turkey ham
49%
Flank steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Turkey ham
54%
Flank steak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.195g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flank steak
Flank steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flank steak
Flank steak contains less Sodium (difference - 853mg)
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. 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.