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Avocado vs. Flank steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between avocadoes and flank steak

  • Avocadoes are higher in fiber, folate, and vitamin B5, yet flank steak is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and phosphorus.
  • Flank steak covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 68% more than avocadoes.
  • The glycemic index of flank steak is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Avocados, raw, all commercial varieties 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 3.6% 43% 21% 63% 17% 22% 0.91% 19% 2.2%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 6% 30% 65% 27% 134% 90% 7.3% 1.2% 160%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +26.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +43.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +131.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1477.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +66.7%
Contains more IronIron +216.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +665.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +303.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +7250%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 33% 2.3% 41% 0% 17% 30% 33% 83% 59% 0% 53% 61% 7.7%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 7.6% 0% 19% 31% 138% 33% 134% 204% 3.5% 6.8% 57%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +444.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +154.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1400%
Contains more FolateFolate +800%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +11.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +323.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +125.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +642.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.133mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 15% 9% 73%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 14.66 g
Carbs: 8.53 g
Water: 73.23 g
Other: 1.58 g
28% 8% 64%
Protein: 27.66 g
Fats: 8.23 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.17 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more FatsFats +78.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +14.1%
Contains more OtherOther +-2733.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1283%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 71% 13%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.126 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.799 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.816 g
48% 47% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.395 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.317 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.322 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -37.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +195.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +464%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Avocado Flank steak DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.63µg 68%
Selenium 0.4µg 29.4µg 53%
Protein 2g 27.66g 51%
Zinc 0.64mg 4.9mg 39%
Vitamin B3 1.738mg 7.363mg 35%
Fiber 6.7g 0g 27%
Cholesterol 0mg 79mg 26%
Vitamin B6 0.257mg 0.579mg 25%
Phosphorus 52mg 210mg 23%
Folate 81µg 9µg 18%
Choline 14.2mg 105.4mg 17%
Vitamin B5 1.389mg 0.545mg 17%
Vitamin K 21µg 1.4µg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 9.799g 3.317g 16%
Iron 0.55mg 1.74mg 15%
Copper 0.19mg 0.082mg 12%
Vitamin C 10mg 0mg 11%
Vitamin E 2.07mg 0.38mg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.816g 0.322g 10%
Fats 14.66g 8.23g 10%
Saturated fat 2.126g 3.395g 6%
Manganese 0.142mg 0.009mg 6%
Potassium 485mg 339mg 4%
Carbs 8.53g 0g 3%
Sodium 7mg 56mg 2%
Calories 160kcal 192kcal 2%
Calcium 12mg 20mg 1%
Magnesium 29mg 23mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.067mg 0.075mg 1%
Vitamin A 7µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 1.83g 0g N/A
Sugar 0.66g 0g N/A
Starch 0.11g 0%
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.133mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.025mg 0.182mg 0%
Threonine 0.073mg 1.105mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.084mg 1.259mg 0%
Leucine 0.143mg 2.201mg 0%
Lysine 0.132mg 2.338mg 0%
Methionine 0.038mg 0.72mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.097mg 1.093mg 0%
Valine 0.107mg 1.372mg 0%
Histidine 0.049mg 0.883mg 0%
Fructose 0.12g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.111g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Avocado Flank steak
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
32%
Avocado
49%
Flank steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Avocado
54%
Flank steak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flank steak
Flank steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.66g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Flank steak
Flank steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is cheaper?
Flank steak
Flank steak is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Avocado
Avocado is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 79mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Avocado
Avocado contains less Sodium (difference - 49mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Avocado
Avocado is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.269g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Avocado - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171705/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.