Cashew vs. Flank steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between cashew and flank steak
- Cashew is higher in copper, manganese, magnesium, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B1, and vitamin K, yet flank steak is higher in vitamin B12 and vitamin B3.
- Cashew covers your daily copper needs 235% more than flank steak.
- Cashew contains 184 times more manganese than flank steak. While cashew contains 1.655mg of manganese, flank steak contains only 0.009mg.
- The glycemic index of flank steak is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Nuts, cashew nuts, raw 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +1169.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +85% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +94.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +283.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +2576.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +18% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +182.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -78.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +18288.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +47.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +136.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +464% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +58.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2335.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +177.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +129.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +593.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +38.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
18.22 g
Fats:
43.85 g
Carbs:
30.19 g
Water:
5.2 g
Other:
2.54 g
Protein:
27.66 g
Fats:
8.23 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
64.17 g
Other:
0 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +432.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +-4333.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +51.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1134% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
7.783 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
23.797 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
7.845 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.395 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.317 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.322 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +617.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2336.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -56.4% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 2.195mg | 0.082mg | 235% |
| Manganese | 1.655mg | 0.009mg | 72% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 1.63µg | 68% |
| Magnesium | 292mg | 23mg | 64% |
| Iron | 6.68mg | 1.74mg | 62% |
| Phosphorus | 593mg | 210mg | 55% |
| Fats | 43.85g | 8.23g | 55% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 23.797g | 3.317g | 51% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 7.845g | 0.322g | 50% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.062mg | 7.363mg | 39% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.423mg | 0.075mg | 29% |
| Vitamin K | 34.1µg | 1.4µg | 27% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 79mg | 26% |
| Saturated fat | 7.783g | 3.395g | 20% |
| Choline | 105.4mg | 19% | |
| Protein | 18.22g | 27.66g | 19% |
| Calories | 553kcal | 192kcal | 18% |
| Selenium | 19.9µg | 29.4µg | 17% |
| Fiber | 3.3g | 0g | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.417mg | 0.579mg | 12% |
| Carbs | 30.19g | 0g | 10% |
| Starch | 23.49g | 10% | |
| Potassium | 660mg | 339mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 5.78mg | 4.9mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.058mg | 0.133mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.864mg | 0.545mg | 6% |
| Folate | 25µg | 9µg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.9mg | 0.38mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 12mg | 56mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 20mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 26.89g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 5.91g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.287mg | 0.182mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.688mg | 1.105mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.789mg | 1.259mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.472mg | 2.201mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.928mg | 2.338mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.362mg | 0.72mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.951mg | 1.093mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.094mg | 1.372mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.456mg | 0.883mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.05g | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
49%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
200%
54%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flank steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.91g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Flank steak is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.388g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Flank steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Flank steak is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cashew is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 79mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cashew contains less Sodium (difference - 44mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cashew is relatively richer in minerals
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.