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Flank steak vs. Biscuit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between flank steak and biscuits

  • Flank steak is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B6, zinc, vitamin B3, and selenium, yet biscuits are richer in vitamin B1, calcium, and manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for flank steak is 65% higher.
  • Flank steak contains 26 times more cholesterol than biscuits. Flank steak contains 79mg of cholesterol, while biscuits contain 3mg.
  • Flank steak has a lower glycemic index than biscuits.

Food types used in this article are Beef, flank, steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, broiled and Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe.

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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 16% 6% 30% 65% 27% 134% 90% 7.3% 1.2% 160%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 71% 11% 109% 27% 15% 70% 76% 49% 106%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +27.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +180.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +807.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +28%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +50.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1075%
Contains more IronIron +66.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4100%
~equal in Copper ~0.082mg

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 0% 0% 7.6% 0% 19% 31% 138% 33% 134% 204% 3.5% 6.8% 57%
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 0.67% 0% 0% 0% 89% 72% 55% 17% 8.1% 10% 0% 46% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +149.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +91.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1554.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1937.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +374.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +133.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +577.8%
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 8% 64%
Protein: 27.66 g
Fats: 8.23 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.17 g
Other: 0 g
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 44.6 g
Water: 28.9 g
Other: 3.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +295.1%
Contains more WaterWater +122%
Contains more FatsFats +98.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Other ~3.2g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
48% 47% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.395 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.317 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.322 g
28% 45% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.324 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.163 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -21.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +108.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1192.9%

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 Biscuit
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Flank steak Biscuit DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.63µg 0.08µg 65%
Vitamin B6 0.579mg 0.035mg 42%
Protein 27.66g 7g 41%
Zinc 4.9mg 0.54mg 40%
Vitamin B3 7.363mg 2.949mg 28%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.322g 4.163g 26%
Cholesterol 79mg 3mg 25%
Vitamin B1 0.075mg 0.356mg 23%
Sodium 56mg 580mg 23%
Calcium 20mg 235mg 22%
Choline 105.4mg 19%
Selenium 29.4µg 19.5µg 18%
Manganese 0.009mg 0.378mg 16%
Iron 1.74mg 2.9mg 15%
Carbs 0g 44.6g 15%
Vitamin B2 0.133mg 0.31mg 14%
Folate 9µg 61µg 13%
Fats 8.23g 16.3g 12%
Monounsaturated fat 3.317g 6.93g 9%
Calories 192kcal 353kcal 8%
Phosphorus 210mg 164mg 7%
Fiber 0g 1.5g 6%
Potassium 339mg 121mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.545mg 0.285mg 5%
Saturated fat 3.395g 4.324g 4%
Vitamin E 0.38mg 3%
Vitamin K 1.4µg 1%
Magnesium 23mg 18mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg 0%
Net carbs 0g 43.1g N/A
Sugar 0g 2.18g N/A
Copper 0.082mg 0.082mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.182mg 0.087mg 0%
Threonine 1.105mg 0.211mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.259mg 0.273mg 0%
Leucine 2.201mg 0.514mg 0%
Lysine 2.338mg 0.226mg 0%
Methionine 0.72mg 0.132mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.093mg 0.347mg 0%
Valine 1.372mg 0.313mg 0%
Histidine 0.883mg 0.161mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Flank steak Biscuit
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
49%
Flank steak
23%
Biscuit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Flank steak
55%
Biscuit

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flank steak
Flank steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flank steak
Flank steak contains less Sodium (difference - 524mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Flank steak
Flank steak is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.929g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Flank steak
Flank steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Flank steak
Flank steak is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 76mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Flank steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168733/nutrients
  2. Biscuit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172670/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.