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Braised Stuffed Flank Steak - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Braised Stuffed Flank Steak Recipe

Braised Stuffed Flank Steak has a high-calorie, low-carb, high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12 and Niacin.

The food contains 10.8g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low in complex carbs and low in Simple carbs. Carbs are our primary source of energy but its source should be chosen with utmost care. Complex carbs are a more desirable addition to your diet, where as simple carbs should be consumed in moderation as it is very easily broken down, assimilated and absorbed in the body. Its sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 49.8 gms of protein, it is very high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

However, the high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's average MUFA and average PUFA.

It a good source of Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.

It gives a good yield of Iron at 5 gms/ serving, and should be included in an Iron rich diet. Iron is essential to help carry oxygen from the lungs to the muscles and other organs, and is especially helpful for pregnant women. While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a high density of Sodium, it is unsuitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet. It is also average in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat. It is also a very high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

Ideally consumed as a Main Dish.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 64, for Braised Stuffed Flank Steak, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein42%
 Calories from Fat49%
 Calories from Carbs9%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin B6
  • Very high in Niacin
  • High in Iron
  • Very high in Vitamin B12

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Saturated Fat
  • High in Sodium

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietAVERAGE
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A23.5 IU0.5%Mid 40%Average
Retinol0 mcg
Vitamin C0.36 mg0.6%Bottom 30%Low
Vitamin D3.2 IU0.8%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin6.1 mg30.7%Top 10%Very High
Vitamin B60.36 mg18.1%Top 10%Very High
Folate21.7 mcg5.4%Mid 40%Average
Folic Acid6.9 mcg
Vitamin B121.1 mcg18.1%Top 10%Very High
Pantothenic Acid0.72 mg7.2%Top 30%High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium39.4 mg3.9%Mid 40%Average
Iron1.8 mg10%Top 30%High
Magnesium22 mg5.5%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus170.8 mg17.1%Top 30%High
Potassium302.9 mg8.7%Top 30%High
Sodium252.2 mg10.5%Mid 40%Average
Zinc3.2 mg21.7%Top 10%Very High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium20.6 mcg29.4%Top 10%Very High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate3.9 g1.3%Bottom 30%Low
Dietary Fiber0.32 g1.3%Bottom 30%Low
Sugars0.6 g
Glucose0.4 mg
Fructose0.4 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein18 g36%Top 10%Very High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.7 mg
Isoleucine0.7 mg
Leucine0.7 mg
Lysine1.4 mg
Methionine0.4 mg
Cystine0.4 mg
Phenylalanine0.7 mg
Tyrosine0.7 mg
Valine0.7 mg
Arginine1.1 mg
Histidine0.7 mg
Alanine1.1 mg
Aspartic Acid1.4 mg
Glutamic Acid2.9 mg
Glycine1.1 mg
Proline0.4 mg
Serine0.7 mg
Hydroxyproline0.4 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat9.5 g14.6%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat3.2 g16.2%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat3.6 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1.8 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0.4 g
Ash1.4 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 496 Calories from Fat 236

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 26.3 g 40.5%

Saturated Fat 9 g 45%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 93 mg 31%

Sodium 698.5 mg 29.1%

Total Carbohydrates 10.8 g 3.6%

Dietary Fiber 0.9 g3.6%

Sugars 1.6 g

Protein 49.8 g 99.6%

Vitamin A 1.3% Vitamin C 1.7%

Calcium 10.9% Iron 27.8%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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