Flank steak vs. Barley — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between flank steak and barley
- Flank steak has more vitamin B12, vitamin B6, and zinc; however, barley has more manganese, fiber, vitamin B1, copper, magnesium, and iron.
- Barley's daily need coverage for manganese is 84% more.
- Barley is lower in cholesterol.
- Barley has a higher glycemic index than flank steak.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Beef, flank, steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, broiled and Barley, hulled.
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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 ZincZinc | +76.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +478.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +65% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +33.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +106.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +507.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +25.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -78.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +21488.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +28.2% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +59.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +93.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +82.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +761.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +114.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +57.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +111.1% |
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:
12.48 g
Fats:
2.3 g
Carbs:
73.48 g
Water:
9.44 g
Other:
2.3 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +121.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +257.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +579.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
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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
0.482 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.295 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.108 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1024.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -85.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +244.1% |
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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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.009mg | 1.943mg | 84% |
| Fiber | 0g | 17.3g | 69% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.63µg | 0µg | 68% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.075mg | 0.646mg | 48% |
| Copper | 0.082mg | 0.498mg | 46% |
| Protein | 27.66g | 12.48g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 79mg | 0mg | 26% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 133mg | 26% |
| Carbs | 0g | 73.48g | 24% |
| Iron | 1.74mg | 3.6mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.579mg | 0.318mg | 20% |
| Choline | 105.4mg | 19% | |
| Zinc | 4.9mg | 2.77mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B3 | 7.363mg | 4.604mg | 17% |
| Selenium | 29.4µg | 37.7µg | 15% |
| Saturated fat | 3.395g | 0.482g | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.133mg | 0.285mg | 12% |
| Fats | 8.23g | 2.3g | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.317g | 0.295g | 8% |
| Calories | 192kcal | 354kcal | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 210mg | 264mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.545mg | 0.282mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.322g | 1.108g | 5% |
| Folate | 9µg | 19µg | 3% |
| Potassium | 339mg | 452mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 56mg | 12mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.38mg | 0.57mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 33mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.4µg | 2.2µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 56.18g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 0.8g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.182mg | 0.208mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.105mg | 0.424mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.259mg | 0.456mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.201mg | 0.848mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.338mg | 0.465mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.72mg | 0.24mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.093mg | 0.7mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.372mg | 0.612mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.883mg | 0.281mg | 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
49%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
110%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flank steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Flank steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Flank steak is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Barley is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 79mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barley contains less Sodium (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Barley is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.913g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Barley is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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