Flank steak vs. Arrowroot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between flank steak and arrowroot
- Flank steak is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and phosphorus, yet arrowroot is higher in folate and manganese.
- Arrowroot covers your daily folate needs 82% more than flank steak.
- The amount of cholesterol in arrowroot is lower.
- The glycemic index of flank steak is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Beef, flank, steak, separable lean, and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, broiled and Arrowroot, raw.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +233.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +677.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +114.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +4100% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +33.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +27.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +47.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -53.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1833.3% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +125.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +334.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +86.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +117.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +90.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +3655.6% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Folate | 9µg | 338µg | 82% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.63µg | 0µg | 68% |
| Selenium | 29.4µg | 0.7µg | 52% |
| Protein | 27.66g | 4.24g | 47% |
| Zinc | 4.9mg | 0.63mg | 39% |
| Vitamin B3 | 7.363mg | 1.693mg | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 79mg | 0mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.579mg | 0.266mg | 24% |
| Choline | 105.4mg | 19% | |
| Phosphorus | 210mg | 98mg | 16% |
| Saturated fat | 3.395g | 0.039g | 15% |
| Fats | 8.23g | 0.2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.317g | 0.004g | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0.174mg | 7% |
| Calories | 192kcal | 65kcal | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.133mg | 0.059mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.075mg | 0.143mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1.74mg | 2.22mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.3g | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.545mg | 0.292mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.082mg | 0.121mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 0g | 13.39g | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.38mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 339mg | 454mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.9mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.322g | 0.092g | 2% |
| Sodium | 56mg | 26mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 6mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.4µg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 0g | 12.09g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 25mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.182mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.105mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.259mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 2.201mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.338mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.72mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.093mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.372mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.883mg | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
27.66 g
Fats:
8.23 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
64.17 g
Other:
0 g
Protein:
4.24 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
13.39 g
Water:
80.75 g
Other:
1.42 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +552.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +4015% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +25.8% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.395 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.317 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.322 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.039 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.092 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +82825% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +250% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.9% |
