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Flank steak vs. Beer — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Flank steak and Beer

  • Beer contains less Vitamin B12, Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Iron, and Choline than Flank steak.
  • Flank steak's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 67% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Beef, flank, steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, broiled and Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all.

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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.
Flank steak
Flank steak
9
:
1
Beer
Beer
Contains more Calcium +400%
Contains more Iron +8600%
Contains more Magnesium +283.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +1400%
Contains more Potassium +1155.6%
Contains more Zinc +48900%
Contains more Copper +1540%
Contains more Manganese +12.5%
Contains more Selenium +4800%
Contains less Sodium -92.9%
Flank steak
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 66% 17% 90% 30% 8% 134% 28% 2% 161%
Beer
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 1% 5% 6% 3% 1% 1% 2% 2% 4%
Contains more Calcium +400%
Contains more Iron +8600%
Contains more Magnesium +283.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +1400%
Contains more Potassium +1155.6%
Contains more Zinc +48900%
Contains more Copper +1540%
Contains more Manganese +12.5%
Contains more Selenium +4800%
Contains less Sodium -92.9%

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.
Flank steak
Flank steak
9
:
1
Beer
Beer
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +432%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1335.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1229.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1158.7%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +8050%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Flank steak
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 8% 0% 0% 19% 31% 139% 33% 134% 7% 204% 4%
Beer
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 2% 6% 10% 3% 11% 5% 3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +432%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1335.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1229.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1158.7%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +8050%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Flank steak
Flank steak
2
:
3
Beer
Beer
Contains more Protein +5913%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +43.3%
Equal in Other - 4.03
Flank steak
28% 8% 64%
Protein: 27.66 g
Fats: 8.23 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.17 g
Other: 0 g
Beer
4% 92% 4%
Protein: 0.46 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 3.55 g
Water: 91.96 g
Other: 4.03 g
Contains more Protein +5913%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +43.3%
Equal in Other - 4.03

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Flank steak Beer Opinion
Net carbs 0g 3.55g Beer
Protein 27.66g 0.46g Flank steak
Fats 8.23g 0g Flank steak
Carbs 0g 3.55g Beer
Calories 192kcal 43kcal Flank steak
Calcium 20mg 4mg Flank steak
Iron 1.74mg 0.02mg Flank steak
Magnesium 23mg 6mg Flank steak
Phosphorus 210mg 14mg Flank steak
Potassium 339mg 27mg Flank steak
Sodium 56mg 4mg Beer
Zinc 4.9mg 0.01mg Flank steak
Copper 0.082mg 0.005mg Flank steak
Manganese 0.009mg 0.008mg Flank steak
Selenium 29.4µg 0.6µg Flank steak
Vitamin E 0.38mg 0mg Flank steak
Vitamin B1 0.075mg 0.005mg Flank steak
Vitamin B2 0.133mg 0.025mg Flank steak
Vitamin B3 7.363mg 0.513mg Flank steak
Vitamin B5 0.545mg 0.041mg Flank steak
Vitamin B6 0.579mg 0.046mg Flank steak
Folate 9µg 6µg Flank steak
Vitamin B12 1.63µg 0.02µg Flank steak
Vitamin K 1.4µg 0µg Flank steak
Tryptophan 0.182mg 0mg Flank steak
Threonine 1.105mg 0mg Flank steak
Isoleucine 1.259mg 0mg Flank steak
Leucine 2.201mg 0mg Flank steak
Lysine 2.338mg 0mg Flank steak
Methionine 0.72mg 0mg Flank steak
Phenylalanine 1.093mg 0mg Flank steak
Valine 1.372mg 0mg Flank steak
Histidine 0.883mg 0mg Flank steak
Cholesterol 79mg 0mg Beer
Saturated Fat 3.395g 0g Beer
Monounsaturated Fat 3.317g 0g Flank steak
Polyunsaturated fat 0.322g 0g Flank steak

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is better in case of low diet
Flank steak Beer
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
48%
Flank steak
3%
Beer
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Flank steak
2%
Beer

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Flank steak
Flank steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Flank steak
Flank steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 104)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Flank steak
Flank steak is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beer
Beer contains less Sodium (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beer
Beer is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 79mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beer
Beer is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.395g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Flank steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168733/nutrients
  2. Beer - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168746/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.