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Moroccan-Inspired Flank Steak - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Moroccan-Inspired Flank Steak Recipe

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

The food contains 8.5g 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 74.3 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 very high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's high MUFA and average PUFA.

It a good source of Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.

It gives a good yield of Iron at 8 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. Besides other nutrients, it is high in Magnesium, which is an essential micronutrient needed to keep muscle and nerve functioning normal and heart beat rhythmic. It also helps to support a healthy immune system, and keeps bones strong. 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 77, for Moroccan-Inspired Flank Steak, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein36%
 Calories from Fat60%
 Calories from Carbs4%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin B6
  • Very high in Niacin
  • Very 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 DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A175.6 IU3.5%Mid 40%Average
Retinol0 mcg
Vitamin C2.5 mg4.1%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D3.2 IU0.8%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin5.4 mg27.1%Top 10%Very High
Vitamin B60.45 mg22.6%Top 10%Very High
Folate12.2 mcg3.1%Mid 40%Average
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120.9 mcg15.1%Top 10%Very High
Pantothenic Acid0.45 mg4.5%Mid 40%Average

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium30.8 mg3.1%Mid 40%Average
Iron1.8 mg10.1%Top 30%High
Magnesium22.4 mg5.6%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus158.6 mg15.9%Top 30%High
Potassium0.23 mg0.01%Bottom 30%Low
Sodium161.2 mg6.7%Mid 40%Average
Zinc2.9 mg19.6%Top 10%Very High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium18.1 mcg25.9%Top 30%High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate1.92 g0.6%Bottom 10%Very Low
Dietary Fiber0.38 g1.5%Bottom 30%Low
Sugars0.4 g
Glucose0.2 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein16.8 g33.6%Top 10%Very High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.7 mg
Isoleucine0.7 mg
Leucine0.7 mg
Lysine1.4 mg
Methionine0.5 mg
Cystine0.2 mg
Phenylalanine0.7 mg
Tyrosine0.5 mg
Valine0.9 mg
Arginine1.1 mg
Histidine0.5 mg
Alanine0.9 mg
Aspartic Acid1.6 mg
Glutamic Acid2.5 mg
Glycine0.9 mg
Proline0.2 mg
Serine0.7 mg
Hydroxyproline0.2 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat12.7 g19.5%Top 30%High
Saturated Fat3.5 g17.5%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat7.2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.9 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0.5 g
Ash1.4 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 856 Calories from Fat 504

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 56 g 86.2%

Saturated Fat 15.5 g 77.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 139.4 mg 46.5%

Sodium 712.7 mg 29.7%

Total Carbohydrates 8.5 g 2.8%

Dietary Fiber 1.7 g6.8%

Sugars 1.7 g

Protein 74.3 g 148.6%

Vitamin A 15.5% Vitamin C 18.3%

Calcium 13.6% Iron 44.4%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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