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Apple vs. Flank steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Apple and Flank steak

  • Apple contains less Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Iron, and Choline than Flank steak.
  • Flank steak's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 68% higher.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Apple is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Apples, raw, with skin 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.
Apple
Apple
2
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8
Flank steak
Flank steak
Contains less Sodium -98.2%
Contains more Manganese +288.9%
Contains more Calcium +233.3%
Contains more Iron +1350%
Contains more Magnesium +360%
Contains more Phosphorus +1809.1%
Contains more Potassium +216.8%
Contains more Zinc +12150%
Contains more Copper +203.7%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Apple
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 5% 4% 5% 10% 1% 2% 9% 5% 0%
Flank steak
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 66% 17% 90% 30% 8% 134% 28% 2% 161%
Contains less Sodium -98.2%
Contains more Manganese +288.9%
Contains more Calcium +233.3%
Contains more Iron +1350%
Contains more Magnesium +360%
Contains more Phosphorus +1809.1%
Contains more Potassium +216.8%
Contains more Zinc +12150%
Contains more Copper +203.7%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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.
Apple
Apple
4
:
8
Flank steak
Flank steak
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +111.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +341.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +411.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +7991.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +793.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1312.2%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Apple
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 4% 0% 16% 5% 6% 2% 4% 10% 3% 0% 6%
Flank steak
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 8% 0% 0% 19% 31% 139% 33% 134% 7% 204% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +111.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +341.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +411.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +7991.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +793.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1312.2%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Apple
Apple
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2
Flank steak
Flank steak
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +33.3%
Contains more Protein +10538.5%
Contains more Fats +4741.2%
Apple
14% 86%
Protein: 0.26 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 13.81 g
Water: 85.56 g
Other: 0.2 g
Flank steak
28% 8% 64%
Protein: 27.66 g
Fats: 8.23 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.17 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +33.3%
Contains more Protein +10538.5%
Contains more Fats +4741.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Apple
Apple
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2
Flank steak
Flank steak
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +47285.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +531.4%
Apple
33% 8% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.051 g
Flank steak
48% 47% 5%
Saturated Fat: 3.395 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.317 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.322 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +47285.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +531.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Apple Flank steak
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Apple Flank steak Opinion
Net carbs 11.41g 0g Apple
Protein 0.26g 27.66g Flank steak
Fats 0.17g 8.23g Flank steak
Carbs 13.81g 0g Apple
Calories 52kcal 192kcal Flank steak
Starch 0.05g Apple
Fructose 5.9g Apple
Sugar 10.39g 0g Flank steak
Fiber 2.4g 0g Apple
Calcium 6mg 20mg Flank steak
Iron 0.12mg 1.74mg Flank steak
Magnesium 5mg 23mg Flank steak
Phosphorus 11mg 210mg Flank steak
Potassium 107mg 339mg Flank steak
Sodium 1mg 56mg Apple
Zinc 0.04mg 4.9mg Flank steak
Copper 0.027mg 0.082mg Flank steak
Manganese 0.035mg 0.009mg Apple
Selenium 0µg 29.4µg Flank steak
Vitamin A 54IU 0IU Apple
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 0µg Apple
Vitamin E 0.18mg 0.38mg Flank steak
Vitamin C 4.6mg 0mg Apple
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.075mg Flank steak
Vitamin B2 0.026mg 0.133mg Flank steak
Vitamin B3 0.091mg 7.363mg Flank steak
Vitamin B5 0.061mg 0.545mg Flank steak
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.579mg Flank steak
Folate 3µg 9µg Flank steak
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.63µg Flank steak
Vitamin K 2.2µg 1.4µg Apple
Tryptophan 0.001mg 0.182mg Flank steak
Threonine 0.006mg 1.105mg Flank steak
Isoleucine 0.006mg 1.259mg Flank steak
Leucine 0.013mg 2.201mg Flank steak
Lysine 0.012mg 2.338mg Flank steak
Methionine 0.001mg 0.72mg Flank steak
Phenylalanine 0.006mg 1.093mg Flank steak
Valine 0.012mg 1.372mg Flank steak
Histidine 0.005mg 0.883mg Flank steak
Cholesterol 0mg 79mg Apple
Saturated Fat 0.028g 3.395g Apple
Monounsaturated Fat 0.007g 3.317g Flank steak
Polyunsaturated fat 0.051g 0.322g Flank steak

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Apple Flank steak
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
5%
Apple
48%
Flank steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Apple
54%
Flank steak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flank steak
Flank steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.39g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Flank steak
Flank steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is cheaper?
Flank steak
Flank steak is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flank steak
Flank steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Flank steak
Flank steak is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple
Apple contains less Sodium (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Apple
Apple is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 79mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Apple
Apple is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.367g)

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. Apple - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171688/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.