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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 from 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 4.2% 21% 41% 31% 68% 96% 13% 1.8% 163%
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 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%
~equal in Phosphorus ~210mg
~equal in Selenium ~29.4µg

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% 2.3% 1.4% 12% 11% 65% 179% 57% 142% 128% 0% 6.8% 48%
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 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%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.579mg
~equal in Folate ~9µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
29% 7% 64%
Protein: 28.55 g
Fats: 7.39 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 63.52 g
Other: 0.48 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 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
31% 38% 31%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.155 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.119 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 -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.
Turkey meat Flank steak
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey meat Flank steak Opinion
Calories 189kcal 192kcal Flank steak
Protein 28.55g 27.66g Turkey meat
Fats 7.39g 8.23g Flank steak
Net carbs 0.06g 0g Turkey meat
Carbs 0.06g 0g Turkey meat
Cholesterol 109mg 79mg Flank steak
Vitamin D 15IU Turkey meat
Magnesium 30mg 23mg Turkey meat
Calcium 14mg 20mg Flank steak
Potassium 239mg 339mg Flank steak
Iron 1.09mg 1.74mg Flank steak
Copper 0.093mg 0.082mg Turkey meat
Zinc 2.48mg 4.9mg Flank steak
Phosphorus 223mg 210mg Turkey meat
Sodium 103mg 56mg Flank steak
Vitamin A 39IU 0IU Turkey meat
Vitamin A 12µg 0µg Turkey meat
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0.38mg Flank steak
Vitamin D 0.4µg Turkey meat
Manganese 0.014mg 0.009mg Turkey meat
Selenium 29.8µg 29.4µg Turkey meat
Vitamin B1 0.045mg 0.075mg Flank steak
Vitamin B2 0.281mg 0.133mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B3 9.573mg 7.363mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B5 0.948mg 0.545mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B6 0.616mg 0.579mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B12 1.02µg 1.63µg Flank steak
Vitamin K 0µg 1.4µg Flank steak
Folate 9µg 9µg
Trans Fat 0.101g Flank steak
Choline 87.4mg 105.4mg Flank steak
Saturated Fat 2.155g 3.395g Turkey meat
Monounsaturated Fat 2.647g 3.317g Flank steak
Polyunsaturated fat 2.119g 0.322g Turkey meat
Tryptophan 0.291mg 0.182mg Turkey meat
Threonine 1.004mg 1.105mg Flank steak
Isoleucine 0.796mg 1.259mg Flank steak
Leucine 1.925mg 2.201mg Flank steak
Lysine 2.282mg 2.338mg Flank steak
Methionine 0.724mg 0.72mg Turkey meat
Phenylalanine 0.903mg 1.093mg Flank steak
Valine 0.902mg 1.372mg Flank steak
Histidine 0.749mg 0.883mg Flank steak
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g 0g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - ALA 0.105g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g 0g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.841g Turkey meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey meat Flank steak
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
50%
Turkey meat
49%
Flank steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Turkey meat
54%
Flank steak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.24g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flank steak
Flank steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flank steak
Flank steak contains less Sodium (difference - 47mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Flank steak
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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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.

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. Turkey meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171479/nutrients
  2. 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.