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Candy bar vs. Flank steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Candy bar and Flank steak

  • Candy bar is higher in Vitamin B6, Copper, Manganese, Vitamin E , Magnesium, Folate, and Fiber, yet Flank steak is higher in Vitamin B12, and Selenium.
  • Candy bar covers your daily Vitamin B6 needs 11725% more than Flank steak.

Food varieties used in this article are Candies, peanut bar 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.
Contains more Calcium +290%
Contains more Magnesium +378.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +46.7%
Contains more Potassium +20.1%
Contains more Copper +843.9%
Contains more Manganese +13711.1%
Contains more Iron +79.4%
Contains less Sodium -64.1%
Contains more Zinc +24.4%
Contains more Selenium +525.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 37% 79% 132% 36% 21% 108% 258% 163% 26%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 66% 17% 90% 30% 8% 134% 28% 2% 161%
Contains more Calcium +290%
Contains more Magnesium +378.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +46.7%
Contains more Potassium +20.1%
Contains more Copper +843.9%
Contains more Manganese +13711.1%
Contains more Iron +79.4%
Contains less Sodium -64.1%
Contains more Zinc +24.4%
Contains more Selenium +525.5%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +978.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +52.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +26324.9%
Contains more Folate +733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.133
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 7.363
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 82% 0% 0% 25% 33% 149% 50% 35308% 57% 0% 0%
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 E +978.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +52.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +26324.9%
Contains more Folate +733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.133
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 7.363

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +309.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +78.5%
Contains more Water +3910.6%
16% 34% 47% 2%
Protein: 15.5 g
Fats: 33.7 g
Carbs: 47.4 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 1.8 g
28% 8% 64%
Protein: 27.66 g
Fats: 8.23 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.17 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Fats +309.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +78.5%
Contains more Water +3910.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +404.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3207.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -27.4%
15% 52% 33%
Saturated Fat: 4.678 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 16.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 10.65 g
48% 47% 5%
Saturated Fat: 3.395 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.317 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.322 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +404.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3207.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -27.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Candy bar Flank steak Opinion
Net carbs 43.3g 0g Candy bar
Protein 15.5g 27.66g Flank steak
Fats 33.7g 8.23g Candy bar
Carbs 47.4g 0g Candy bar
Calories 522kcal 192kcal Candy bar
Sugar 42.22g 0g Flank steak
Fiber 4.1g 0g Candy bar
Calcium 78mg 20mg Candy bar
Iron 0.97mg 1.74mg Flank steak
Magnesium 110mg 23mg Candy bar
Phosphorus 308mg 210mg Candy bar
Potassium 407mg 339mg Candy bar
Sodium 156mg 56mg Flank steak
Zinc 3.94mg 4.9mg Flank steak
Copper 0.774mg 0.082mg Candy bar
Manganese 1.243mg 0.009mg Candy bar
Selenium 4.7µg 29.4µg Flank steak
Vitamin E 4.1mg 0.38mg Candy bar
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.075mg Candy bar
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.133mg Candy bar
Vitamin B3 7.922mg 7.363mg Candy bar
Vitamin B5 0.83mg 0.545mg Candy bar
Vitamin B6 153mg 0.579mg Candy bar
Folate 75µg 9µg Candy bar
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.63µg Flank steak
Vitamin K 0µg 1.4µg Flank steak
Tryptophan 0.149mg 0.182mg Flank steak
Threonine 0.52mg 1.105mg Flank steak
Isoleucine 0.534mg 1.259mg Flank steak
Leucine 0.986mg 2.201mg Flank steak
Lysine 0.545mg 2.338mg Flank steak
Methionine 0.185mg 0.72mg Flank steak
Phenylalanine 0.787mg 1.093mg Flank steak
Valine 0.638mg 1.372mg Flank steak
Histidine 0.385mg 0.883mg Flank steak
Cholesterol 0mg 79mg Candy bar
Saturated Fat 4.678g 3.395g Flank steak
Monounsaturated Fat 16.721g 3.317g Candy bar
Polyunsaturated fat 10.65g 0.322g Candy bar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Candy bar 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
2975%
Candy bar
48%
Flank steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Candy bar
54%
Flank steak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flank steak
Flank steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 42.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flank steak
Flank steak contains less Sodium (difference - 100mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Flank steak
Flank steak is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.283g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Flank steak
Flank steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 79mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Candy bar
Candy bar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Candy bar
Candy bar is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Candy bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169585/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.