Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

Chives vs. Flank steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

The main differences between chives and flank steak

  • Chives are richer in vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, and folate, yet flank steak is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, zinc, and vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin K for chives is 176% higher.
  • Flank steak has a lower glycemic index than chives.

Food types used in this article are Chives, raw and Beef, flank, steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, broiled.

Infographic

Chives vs Flank steak infographic
Infographic link

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.
Chives
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 30% 28% 26% 60% 52% 15% 25% 0.39% 49% 4.9%
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 +82.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +360%
Contains more CopperCopper +91.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4044.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +14.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +775%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +262.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3166.7%
~equal in Iron ~1.74mg

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.
Chives
4
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 194% 73% 4.2% 0% 20% 27% 12% 19% 32% 0% 532% 79% 2.8%
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 KVitamin K +15092.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +1066.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +81%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +15.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1038%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +68.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +319.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +1926.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.075mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chives
3
3% 4% 91%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 4.35 g
Water: 90.65 g
Other: 1 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 +41.3%
Contains more OtherOther +-1766.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +745.9%
Contains more FatsFats +1027.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chives
1
29% 19% 53%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.146 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.095 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.267 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 -95.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3391.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +20.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chives 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 Chives Flank steak DV% diff.
Vitamin K 212.7µg 1.4µg 176%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.63µg 68%
Vitamin C 58.1mg 0mg 65%
Selenium 0.9µg 29.4µg 52%
Protein 3.27g 27.66g 49%
Vitamin B3 0.647mg 7.363mg 42%
Zinc 0.56mg 4.9mg 39%
Vitamin B6 0.138mg 0.579mg 34%
Cholesterol 0mg 79mg 26%
Folate 105µg 9µg 24%
Vitamin A 218µg 0µg 24%
Phosphorus 58mg 210mg 22%
Choline 5.2mg 105.4mg 18%
Manganese 0.373mg 0.009mg 16%
Saturated fat 0.146g 3.395g 15%
Fats 0.73g 8.23g 12%
Fiber 2.5g 0g 10%
Monounsaturated fat 0.095g 3.317g 8%
Copper 0.157mg 0.082mg 8%
Calories 30kcal 192kcal 8%
Calcium 92mg 20mg 7%
Magnesium 42mg 23mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.324mg 0.545mg 4%
Sodium 3mg 56mg 2%
Iron 1.6mg 1.74mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.38mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.115mg 0.133mg 1%
Potassium 296mg 339mg 1%
Carbs 4.35g 0g 1%
Net carbs 1.85g 0g N/A
Sugar 1.85g 0g N/A
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.075mg 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.267g 0.322g 0%
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0.182mg 0%
Threonine 0.128mg 1.105mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.139mg 1.259mg 0%
Leucine 0.195mg 2.201mg 0%
Lysine 0.163mg 2.338mg 0%
Methionine 0.036mg 0.72mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.105mg 1.093mg 0%
Valine 0.145mg 1.372mg 0%
Histidine 0.057mg 0.883mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Chives Flank steak
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

People also compare

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
76%
Chives
49%
Flank steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Chives
54%
Flank steak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flank steak
Flank steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.85g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Flank steak
Flank steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Flank steak
Flank steak is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chives
Chives is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 79mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chives
Chives contains less Sodium (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chives
Chives is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.249g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
?
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?
?
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. Chives - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169994/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.