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Flank steak vs. Cellophane noodles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between flank steak and cellophane noodles

  • The amount of vitamin B12, vitamin B3, zinc, vitamin B6, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B2, and potassium in flank steak is higher than in cellophane noodles.
  • Flank steak covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 68% more than cellophane noodles.
  • Cellophane noodles have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of cellophane noodles is 39, while the glycemic index of flank steak is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Beef, flank, steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, broiled and Noodles, chinese, cellophane or long rice (mung beans), dehydrated.

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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 2.1% 7.5% 0.88% 81% 27% 11% 14% 1.3% 13% 43%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +666.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +3290%
Contains more ZincZinc +1095.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +556.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +272.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +25%
Contains more IronIron +24.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -82.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1011.1%
~equal in Copper ~0.081mg

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% 0% 2.6% 0% 38% 0% 3.8% 6% 12% 0% 0% 1.5% 51%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +192.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3581.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +445%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1058%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +350%
Contains more CholineCholine +13.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +100%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
86% 13%
Protein: 0.16 g
Fats: 0.06 g
Carbs: 86.09 g
Water: 13.42 g
Other: 0.27 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +17187.5%
Contains more FatsFats +13616.7%
Contains more WaterWater +378.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Other ~0.27g

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
40% 19% 42%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.017 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.018 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +41362.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1688.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Flank steak Cellophane noodles DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.63µg 0µg 68%
Protein 27.66g 0.16g 55%
Vitamin B3 7.363mg 0.2mg 45%
Vitamin B6 0.579mg 0.05mg 41%
Zinc 4.9mg 0.41mg 41%
Selenium 29.4µg 7.9µg 39%
Carbs 0g 86.09g 29%
Cholesterol 79mg 0mg 26%
Phosphorus 210mg 32mg 25%
Saturated fat 3.395g 0.017g 15%
Fats 8.23g 0.06g 13%
Vitamin B2 0.133mg 0mg 10%
Potassium 339mg 10mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.545mg 0.1mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 3.317g 0.008g 8%
Calories 192kcal 351kcal 8%
Vitamin B1 0.075mg 0.15mg 6%
Magnesium 23mg 3mg 5%
Iron 1.74mg 2.17mg 5%
Manganese 0.009mg 0.1mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.322g 0.018g 2%
Fiber 0g 0.5g 2%
Sodium 56mg 10mg 2%
Folate 9µg 2µg 2%
Choline 105.4mg 93.2mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.38mg 0.13mg 2%
Calcium 20mg 25mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.4µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 0g 85.59g N/A
Copper 0.082mg 0.081mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.182mg 0.002mg 0%
Threonine 1.105mg 0.005mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.259mg 0.007mg 0%
Leucine 2.201mg 0.013mg 0%
Lysine 2.338mg 0.011mg 0%
Methionine 0.72mg 0.002mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.093mg 0.01mg 0%
Valine 1.372mg 0.008mg 0%
Histidine 0.883mg 0.005mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Flank steak Cellophane noodles
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
9%
Cellophane noodles
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Flank steak
20%
Cellophane noodles

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 - 39)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Flank steak
Flank steak is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 79mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles contains less Sodium (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.378g)
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. Cellophane noodles - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174258/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.