Vaco (Argentinean Flank Steak) has a average-calorie, low-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin B6 and Niacin.
It contains a low amount of carbohydrates, making it suitable for some of the low-carb diets. Its sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 24 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
However, the average fat content makes it suitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's average MUFA and low PUFA.
While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a low density of Sodium, it is suitable 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 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 65, for Vaco (Argentinean Flank Steak), and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 53% | |
Calories from Fat | 47% | |
Calories from Carbs | 0% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Vitamin A | 0 IU | |||
Retinol | 0 mcg | |||
Vitamin C | 0 mg | |||
Vitamin D | 4.4 IU | 1.1% | Mid 40% | Average |
Thiamin | 0 mg | |||
Riboflavin | 0 mg | |||
Niacin | 7.1 mg | 35.4% | Top 10% | Very High |
Vitamin B6 | 0.88 mg | 44.2% | Top 10% | Very High |
Folate | 12.4 mcg | 3.1% | Mid 40% | Average |
Folic Acid | 0 mcg | |||
Vitamin B12 | 0.88 mcg | 14.7% | Top 10% | Very High |
Pantothenic Acid | 0.88 mg | 8.8% | Top 10% | Very High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Calcium | 27.4 mg | 2.7% | Mid 40% | Average |
Iron | 1.8 mg | 9.8% | Top 30% | High |
Magnesium | 22.1 mg | 5.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
Phosphorus | 193.8 mg | 19.4% | Top 30% | High |
Potassium | 331 mg | 9.5% | Top 10% | Very High |
Sodium | 54.2 mg | 2.3% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Zinc | 3.5 mg | 23.6% | Top 10% | Very High |
Copper | 0 mg | |||
Manganese | 0 mg | |||
Selenium | 23 mcg | 32.9% | Top 10% | Very High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 0 g | |||
Dietary Fiber | 0 g | |||
Sugars | 0 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Protein | 21.2 g | 42.5% | Top 10% | Very High |
Tryptophan | 0 mg | |||
Threonine | 0.9 mg | |||
Isoleucine | 0.9 mg | |||
Leucine | 0.9 mg | |||
Lysine | 1.8 mg | |||
Methionine | 0.9 mg | |||
Cystine | 0 mg | |||
Phenylalanine | 0.9 mg | |||
Tyrosine | 0.9 mg | |||
Valine | 0.9 mg | |||
Arginine | 1.8 mg | |||
Histidine | 0.9 mg | |||
Alanine | 0.9 mg | |||
Aspartic Acid | 1.8 mg | |||
Glutamic Acid | 3.5 mg | |||
Glycine | 0.9 mg | |||
Proline | 0 mg | |||
Serine | 0.9 mg | |||
Hydroxyproline | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 8.3 g | 12.8% | Mid 40% | Average |
Saturated Fat | 3.5 g | 17.3% | Mid 40% | Average |
Monounsaturated Fat | 3.5 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 0 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Alcohol | 0 g | |||
Ash | 0.9 g | |||
Caffeine | 0 mg | |||
Theobromine | 0 mg |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 187 Calories from Fat 84
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9.4 g 14.5%
Saturated Fat 3.9 g 19.5%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 46.4 mg 15.5%
Sodium 61.2 mg 2.6%
Total Carbohydrates 0 g
Dietary Fiber 0 g
Sugars 0 g
Protein 24 g 48%
Vitamin A Vitamin C
Calcium 3.1% Iron 11.1%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 177
Protein 20.8 g | Carbs 0.41 g | Fat 9.7 g
Per Serving | Calories 132
Protein 15.6 g | Carbs 1.91 g | Fat 6.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 161
Protein 8.8 g | Carbs 6.1 g | Fat 11.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 293
Protein 13.6 g | Carbs 2.97 g | Fat 25.4 g
Per Serving | Calories 276
Protein 8.5 g | Carbs 45.8 g | Fat 6.2 g
Per Serving | Calories 206
Protein 4.3 g | Carbs 19.6 g | Fat 13.7 g
Per Serving | Calories 270
Protein 10 g | Carbs 17.2 g | Fat 18.2 g
Per Serving | Calories 254
Protein 19.9 g | Carbs 1.84 g | Fat 18.2 g