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Beef flank steak

Beef flank steak is a lean cut from the abdominal region of cattle, commonly grilled, pan-seared, or sliced for stir-fries.

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About Beef flank steak

Beef flank steak is a long, flat cut from the abdominal flank of cattle, with prominent lengthwise muscle fibres and little internal marbling compared with many thicker steaks. It is usually sold as a single thin slab and has a firm, beefy character.

The visible grain is important when portioning. Flank steak is commonly grilled, pan-seared, broiled, or quickly cooked, then sliced across the grain; it is also used in stir-fries, fajitas, and other sliced preparations.

It may be sold whole or trimmed, with the cut’s flat shape remaining apparent before cooking. Marinating or seasoning can alter its surface appearance and flavour, while slicing across the grain changes the eating texture; those additions are not part of the unprepared cut.

Ingredient type
whole food

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Beef flank steak nutrition & diet

Beef flank steak nutritional value

Beef, flank, steak, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, raw

Per 100 g of the edible portion in the recorded food form.

Calories
141kcal
Protein
21.6g
Carbs
0.0g
Fat
5.5g

Reference values for the specific food form shown. Other varieties, brands and preparations can differ.

Portions & preparation

Match the reference to flank steak with its visible fat and connective tissue treatment stated. Raw, grilled, pan-seared, and stir-fried portions differ because trimming, moisture loss, cooking oil, marinades, and sauces alter what is eaten. Sliced servings should still be identified as flank steak.

Compare the right form: Use a reference for cattle flank steak, specifying trimmed status, intact or sliced form, cooking method, and edible cooked portion.

Diet considerations

Beef flank steak is animal-derived cattle meat. Plain steak is distinct from stir-fry or marinated preparations containing soy-based sauces, cereals, sugar, starch, vegetables, or other animal ingredients. Those additions determine compatibility with particular eating patterns and can shift carbohydrate patterns; portion context also matters.

AI-authored reading notes · Awaiting editorial review. Measured values, where available, have a separate source above.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Typically incompatible
  • Vegetarian
    Typically incompatible
  • Pescatarian
    Typically incompatible
  • Keto
    May be compatible
  • Paleo
    May be compatible
  • Low-carb
    May be compatible
  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Typically incompatible
The ingredient profile identifies an animal-derived food or derivative.
Vegetarian · Typically incompatible
The profile identifies animal flesh, seafood or a derivative excluded by a vegetarian diet.
Pescatarian · Typically incompatible
The profile identifies land-animal meat or a derivative, which is excluded by this pescatarian definition.
Keto · May be compatible
The plain form may fit a carbohydrate-restricted diet. Check the portion, added sugar, coatings and sauces against the nutrition values above.
Paleo · May be compatible
May fit a paleo pattern, depending on the cut or form, processing and added ingredients.
Low-carb · May be compatible
The plain form may fit a carbohydrate-restricted diet. Check the portion, added sugar, coatings and sauces against the nutrition values above.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: USDA FoodData Central — Beef, flank, steak, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, raw ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

Expanded overview, name examples and nutrition notes are database drafts awaiting editorial review. Numeric nutrition values, where shown, have their own source and food-form reference.

The ingredient description and dish connections come from the draft catalogue and may change after review.

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