Turkey meat vs. Flank steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between turkey meat and flank steak
- Turkey meat is richer in vitamin B3, vitamin B2, and vitamin B5, yet flank steak is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, and iron.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for flank steak is 25% higher.
- Turkey meat contains 2 times more vitamin B2 than flank steak. Turkey meat contains 0.281mg of vitamin B2, while flank steak contains 0.133mg.
- Flank steak contains less cholesterol.
Food types used in this article are Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +30.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +13.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +55.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +42.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +41.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +59.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +97.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -45.6% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +111.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +30% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +73.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +442.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +59.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +20.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
28.55 g
Fats:
7.39 g
Carbs:
0.06 g
Water:
63.52 g
Other:
0.48 g
Protein:
27.66 g
Fats:
8.23 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
64.17 g
Other:
0 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +-900% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +11.4% |
~equal in
Protein
~27.66g
~equal in
Water
~64.17g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.155 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.119 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 | -36.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +558.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +25.3% |
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.02µg | 1.63µg | 25% |
| Zinc | 2.48mg | 4.9mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B3 | 9.573mg | 7.363mg | 14% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.119g | 0.322g | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.281mg | 0.133mg | 11% |
| Cholesterol | 109mg | 79mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.948mg | 0.545mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1.09mg | 1.74mg | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 2.155g | 3.395g | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.616mg | 0.579mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 239mg | 339mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.045mg | 0.075mg | 3% |
| Choline | 87.4mg | 105.4mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 2% | |
| Protein | 28.55g | 27.66g | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 223mg | 210mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.07mg | 0.38mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 103mg | 56mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 23mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 15IU | 2% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.647g | 3.317g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 12µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Selenium | 29.8µg | 29.4µg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.093mg | 0.082mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 20mg | 1% |
| Fats | 7.39g | 8.23g | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 1.4µg | 1% |
| Calories | 189kcal | 192kcal | 0% |
| Carbs | 0.06g | 0g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0.06g | 0g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.014mg | 0.009mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.101g | N/A | |
| Folate | 9µg | 9µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.291mg | 0.182mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.004mg | 1.105mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.796mg | 1.259mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.925mg | 2.201mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.282mg | 2.338mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.724mg | 0.72mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.903mg | 1.093mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.902mg | 1.372mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.749mg | 0.883mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.008g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.005g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.105g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.008g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.01g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.014g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.841g | N/A |
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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
54%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.24g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flank steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flank steak contains less Sodium (difference - 47mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Flank steak is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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