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Edible mushroom vs. Flank steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are edible mushroom and flank steak different?

  • Edible mushroom is richer in copper, vitamin B2, and vitamin B5, while flank steak is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and phosphorus.
  • Flank steak covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 66% more than edible mushroom.
  • Edible mushroom contains 4 times more copper than flank steak. Edible mushroom contains 0.318mg of copper, while flank steak contains 0.082mg.
  • Edible mushroom has a higher glycemic index (32) than flank steak (0).

Mushrooms, white, raw and Beef, flank, steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, broiled types were used in this article.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 6.4% 0.9% 28% 19% 106% 14% 37% 0.65% 6.1% 51%
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 CopperCopper +287.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +422.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +155.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +566.7%
Contains more IronIron +248%
Contains more ZincZinc +842.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +144.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +216.1%
~equal in Potassium ~339mg

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.
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 7% 0% 0.2% 3% 20% 93% 68% 90% 24% 5% 0% 13% 9.4%
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 0% 0% 7.6% 0% 19% 31% 138% 33% 134% 204% 3.5% 6.8% 57%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +202.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +174.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +88.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +3700%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +104.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +456.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +3975%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +509.2%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.075mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 3% 92%
Protein: 3.09 g
Fats: 0.34 g
Carbs: 3.26 g
Water: 92.45 g
Other: 0.86 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 +44.1%
Contains more OtherOther +-1533.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +795.1%
Contains more FatsFats +2320.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 76%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.05 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.16 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 -98.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +101.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Edible mushroom Flank steak DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 1.63µg 66%
Protein 3.09g 27.66g 49%
Zinc 0.52mg 4.9mg 40%
Vitamin B6 0.104mg 0.579mg 37%
Selenium 9.3µg 29.4µg 37%
Cholesterol 0mg 79mg 26%
Copper 0.318mg 0.082mg 26%
Vitamin B3 3.607mg 7.363mg 23%
Vitamin B2 0.402mg 0.133mg 21%
Vitamin B5 1.497mg 0.545mg 19%
Phosphorus 86mg 210mg 18%
Choline 17.3mg 105.4mg 16%
Iron 0.5mg 1.74mg 16%
Saturated fat 0.05g 3.395g 15%
Fats 0.34g 8.23g 12%
Calories 22kcal 192kcal 9%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 3.317g 8%
Fiber 1g 0g 4%
Magnesium 9mg 23mg 3%
Folate 17µg 9µg 2%
Sodium 5mg 56mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.38mg 2%
Manganese 0.047mg 0.009mg 2%
Calcium 3mg 20mg 2%
Vitamin C 2.1mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin K 0µg 1.4µg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.16g 0.322g 1%
Vitamin B1 0.081mg 0.075mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Potassium 318mg 339mg 1%
Vitamin D 7IU 1%
Carbs 3.26g 0g 1%
Net carbs 2.26g 0g N/A
Sugar 1.98g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.035mg 0.182mg 0%
Threonine 0.107mg 1.105mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.076mg 1.259mg 0%
Leucine 0.12mg 2.201mg 0%
Lysine 0.107mg 2.338mg 0%
Methionine 0.031mg 0.72mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.085mg 1.093mg 0%
Valine 0.232mg 1.372mg 0%
Histidine 0.057mg 0.883mg 0%
Fructose 0.17g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Edible mushroom 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
26%
Edible mushroom
49%
Flank steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Edible mushroom
54%
Flank steak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flank steak
Flank steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.98g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Flank steak
Flank steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Flank steak
Flank steak is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flank steak
Flank steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 79mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom contains less Sodium (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.345g)
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.

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. Edible mushroom - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169251/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.