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Flank steak vs. Chocolate chip cookie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Flank steak and Chocolate chip cookie?

  • Flank steak is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Selenium, and Phosphorus, while Chocolate chip cookie is higher in Copper, Manganese, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Flank steak's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 65% higher.
  • Chocolate chip cookie has 7 times less Vitamin B6 than Flank steak. Flank steak has 0.579mg of Vitamin B6, while Chocolate chip cookie has 0.084mg.
  • Flank steak is lower in Saturated Fat.

We used Beef, flank, steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, broiled and Cookies, chocolate chip, prepared from recipe, made with butter types in this comparison.

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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 Phosphorus +110%
Contains more Potassium +53.4%
Contains less Sodium -83.6%
Contains more Zinc +421.3%
Contains more Selenium +162.5%
Contains more Calcium +90%
Contains more Iron +42.5%
Contains more Magnesium +139.1%
Contains more Copper +370.7%
Contains more Manganese +7266.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 66% 17% 90% 30% 8% 134% 28% 2% 161%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 93% 40% 43% 20% 45% 26% 129% 87% 62%
Contains more Phosphorus +110%
Contains more Potassium +53.4%
Contains less Sodium -83.6%
Contains more Zinc +421.3%
Contains more Selenium +162.5%
Contains more Calcium +90%
Contains more Iron +42.5%
Contains more Magnesium +139.1%
Contains more Copper +370.7%
Contains more Manganese +7266.7%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B3 +439.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +110.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +589.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1937.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +145.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.1%
Contains more Folate +266.7%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 36% 0% 0% 1% 47% 41% 26% 16% 20% 25% 10% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +439.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +110.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +589.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1937.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +145.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.1%
Contains more Folate +266.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +385.3%
Contains more Water +1025.8%
Contains more Fats +245.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Other - 2
28% 8% 64%
Protein: 27.66 g
Fats: 8.23 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.17 g
Other: 0 g
6% 28% 58% 6% 2%
Protein: 5.7 g
Fats: 28.4 g
Carbs: 58.2 g
Water: 5.7 g
Other: 2 g
Contains more Protein +385.3%
Contains more Water +1025.8%
Contains more Fats +245.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Other - 2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +148.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1310.2%
48% 47% 5%
Saturated Fat: 3.395 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.317 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.322 g
52% 31% 17%
Saturated Fat: 14.071 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.241 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.541 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +148.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1310.2%

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 Chocolate chip cookie
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Flank steak Chocolate chip cookie Opinion
Net carbs 0g 58.2g Chocolate chip cookie
Protein 27.66g 5.7g Flank steak
Fats 8.23g 28.4g Chocolate chip cookie
Carbs 0g 58.2g Chocolate chip cookie
Calories 192kcal 488kcal Chocolate chip cookie
Calcium 20mg 38mg Chocolate chip cookie
Iron 1.74mg 2.48mg Chocolate chip cookie
Magnesium 23mg 55mg Chocolate chip cookie
Phosphorus 210mg 100mg Flank steak
Potassium 339mg 221mg Flank steak
Sodium 56mg 341mg Flank steak
Zinc 4.9mg 0.94mg Flank steak
Copper 0.082mg 0.386mg Chocolate chip cookie
Manganese 0.009mg 0.663mg Chocolate chip cookie
Selenium 29.4µg 11.2µg Flank steak
Vitamin A 0IU 594IU Chocolate chip cookie
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 139µg Chocolate chip cookie
Vitamin E 0.38mg Flank steak
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Chocolate chip cookie
Vitamin B1 0.075mg 0.184mg Chocolate chip cookie
Vitamin B2 0.133mg 0.177mg Chocolate chip cookie
Vitamin B3 7.363mg 1.365mg Flank steak
Vitamin B5 0.545mg 0.259mg Flank steak
Vitamin B6 0.579mg 0.084mg Flank steak
Folate 9µg 33µg Chocolate chip cookie
Vitamin B12 1.63µg 0.08µg Flank steak
Vitamin K 1.4µg Flank steak
Tryptophan 0.182mg 0.072mg Flank steak
Threonine 1.105mg 0.191mg Flank steak
Isoleucine 1.259mg 0.224mg Flank steak
Leucine 2.201mg 0.391mg Flank steak
Lysine 2.338mg 0.214mg Flank steak
Methionine 0.72mg 0.106mg Flank steak
Phenylalanine 1.093mg 0.27mg Flank steak
Valine 1.372mg 0.279mg Flank steak
Histidine 0.883mg 0.123mg Flank steak
Cholesterol 79mg 70mg Chocolate chip cookie
Saturated Fat 3.395g 14.071g Flank steak
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Chocolate chip cookie
Monounsaturated Fat 3.317g 8.241g Chocolate chip cookie
Polyunsaturated fat 0.322g 4.541g Chocolate chip cookie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Flank steak Chocolate chip cookie
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
18%
Chocolate chip cookie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Flank steak
55%
Chocolate chip cookie

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Flank steak
Flank steak contains less Sodium (difference - 285mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Flank steak
Flank steak is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.676g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Flank steak
Flank steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate chip cookie
Chocolate chip cookie is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate chip cookie
Chocolate chip cookie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Chocolate chip cookie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172808/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.