Crouton vs. Flank steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between crouton and flank steak
- Crouton has more vitamin B1, folate, iron, manganese, and fiber; however, flank steak is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B6, and zinc.
- Flank steak covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 68% more than crouton.
- Flank steak contains less sodium.
- Crouton has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of crouton is 72, while the glycemic index of flank steak is 0.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Croutons, plain 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 | +34.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +280% |
| Contains more IronIron | +134.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +98.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +5455.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +27.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +173.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +450.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +82.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +730.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +104.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1366.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +35.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +27% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +2126.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
11.9 g
Fats:
6.6 g
Carbs:
73.5 g
Water:
5.5 g
Other:
2.5 g
Protein:
27.66 g
Fats:
8.23 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
64.17 g
Other:
0 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +-4266.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +132.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +24.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1066.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.51 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.059 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.273 g
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 | -55.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +295.3% |
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Monounsaturated fat
~3.317g
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 1.63µg | 68% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.623mg | 0.075mg | 46% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.026mg | 0.579mg | 43% |
| Zinc | 0.89mg | 4.9mg | 36% |
| Protein | 11.9g | 27.66g | 32% |
| Folate | 132µg | 9µg | 31% |
| Iron | 4.08mg | 1.74mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 698mg | 56mg | 28% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 79mg | 26% |
| Carbs | 73.5g | 0g | 25% |
| Manganese | 0.5mg | 0.009mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 5.1g | 0g | 20% |
| Choline | 105.4mg | 19% | |
| Selenium | 37.5µg | 29.4µg | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 115mg | 210mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.439mg | 7.363mg | 12% |
| Calories | 407kcal | 192kcal | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.272mg | 0.133mg | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 1.51g | 3.395g | 9% |
| Copper | 0.163mg | 0.082mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 124mg | 339mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 76mg | 20mg | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.273g | 0.322g | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.38mg | 3% | |
| Fats | 6.6g | 8.23g | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.429mg | 0.545mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 31mg | 23mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.059g | 3.317g | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.4µg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 68.4g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.14mg | 0.182mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.337mg | 1.105mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.456mg | 1.259mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.832mg | 2.201mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.278mg | 2.338mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.211mg | 0.72mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.586mg | 1.093mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.514mg | 1.372mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.255mg | 0.883mg | 0% |
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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
35%
49%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
54%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flank steak contains less Sodium (difference - 642mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Flank steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 72)
Which food is cheaper?
Flank steak is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Flank steak is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crouton is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 79mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crouton is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crouton is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.885g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crouton is relatively richer in minerals