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Beer vs. Flank steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between beer and flank steak

  • Beer contains less vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, phosphorus, iron, and choline than flank steak.
  • Flank steak's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 67% higher.
  • Flank steak has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of flank steak is 0, while the glycemic index of beer is 104.

The food types used in this comparison are Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all 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.
Beer
1
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 4.3% 1.2% 2.4% 0.75% 1.7% 0.27% 6% 0.52% 1% 3.3%
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 less SodiumSodium -92.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +283.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +400%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1155.6%
Contains more IronIron +8600%
Contains more CopperCopper +1540%
Contains more ZincZinc +48900%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1400%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +12.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4800%

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.
Beer
0
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% 0% 0% 1.3% 5.8% 9.6% 2.5% 11% 2.5% 0% 4.5% 5.5%
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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +432%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1335.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1229.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1158.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +8050%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
Contains more CholineCholine +943.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beer
3
4% 92% 4%
Protein: 0.46 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 3.55 g
Water: 91.96 g
Other: 4.03 g
28% 8% 64%
Protein: 27.66 g
Fats: 8.23 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.17 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +43.3%
Contains more OtherOther +-6816.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +5913%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beer Flank steak DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 1.63µg 67%
Protein 0.46g 27.66g 54%
Selenium 0.6µg 29.4µg 52%
Zinc 0.01mg 4.9mg 44%
Vitamin B3 0.513mg 7.363mg 43%
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.579mg 41%
Phosphorus 14mg 210mg 28%
Cholesterol 0mg 79mg 26%
Iron 0.02mg 1.74mg 22%
Choline 10.1mg 105.4mg 17%
Saturated fat 0g 3.395g 15%
Fats 0g 8.23g 13%
Vitamin B5 0.041mg 0.545mg 10%
Copper 0.005mg 0.082mg 9%
Potassium 27mg 339mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.133mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 3.317g 8%
Calories 43kcal 192kcal 7%
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.075mg 6%
Magnesium 6mg 23mg 4%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.38mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.322g 2%
Calcium 4mg 20mg 2%
Sodium 4mg 56mg 2%
Vitamin K 0µg 1.4µg 1%
Folate 6µg 9µg 1%
Carbs 3.55g 0g 1%
Net carbs 3.55g 0g N/A
Manganese 0.008mg 0.009mg 0%
Tryptophan 0mg 0.182mg 0%
Threonine 0mg 1.105mg 0%
Isoleucine 0mg 1.259mg 0%
Leucine 0mg 2.201mg 0%
Lysine 0mg 2.338mg 0%
Methionine 0mg 0.72mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0mg 1.093mg 0%
Valine 0mg 1.372mg 0%
Histidine 0mg 0.883mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beer 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
3%
Beer
49%
Flank steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Beer
54%
Flank steak

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Flank steak
Flank steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Flank steak
Flank steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 104)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Flank steak
Flank steak is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beer
Beer is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 79mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beer
Beer contains less Sodium (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beer
Beer is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.395g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Beer - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168746/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.