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Flank steak vs. Croissant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Flank steak and Croissant?

  • Flank steak is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus, however, Croissant is richer in Vitamin B1, Vitamin A RAE, and Folate.
  • Flank steak's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 61% more.
  • Croissant contains 10 times less Vitamin B6 than Flank steak. Flank steak contains 0.579mg of Vitamin B6, while Croissant contains 0.058mg.
  • Flank steak has less Saturated Fat.

We used Beef, flank, steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, broiled and Croissants, butter types in this article.

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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 Magnesium +43.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +100%
Contains more Potassium +187.3%
Contains less Sodium -88%
Contains more Zinc +553.3%
Contains more Selenium +29.5%
Contains more Calcium +85%
Contains more Iron +16.7%
Contains more Manganese +3566.7%
Equal in Copper - 0.08
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% 77% 12% 45% 11% 61% 21% 27% 44% 124%
Contains more Magnesium +43.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +100%
Contains more Potassium +187.3%
Contains less Sodium -88%
Contains more Zinc +553.3%
Contains more Selenium +29.5%
Contains more Calcium +85%
Contains more Iron +16.7%
Contains more Manganese +3566.7%
Equal in Copper - 0.08

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 +236.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +898.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +918.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +121.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +417.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +81.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +58%
Contains more Folate +877.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +28.6%
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 45% 17% 0% 1% 97% 56% 42% 52% 14% 66% 20% 5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +236.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +898.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +918.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +121.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +417.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +81.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +58%
Contains more Folate +877.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +28.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +237.3%
Contains more Water +176.6%
Contains more Fats +155.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Other - 1.8
28% 8% 64%
Protein: 27.66 g
Fats: 8.23 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.17 g
Other: 0 g
8% 21% 46% 23% 2%
Protein: 8.2 g
Fats: 21 g
Carbs: 45.8 g
Water: 23.2 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more Protein +237.3%
Contains more Water +176.6%
Contains more Fats +155.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Other - 1.8

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +66.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +239.8%
48% 47% 5%
Saturated Fat: 3.395 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.317 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.322 g
64% 30% 6%
Saturated Fat: 11.659 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.525 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.094 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +66.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +239.8%

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 Croissant
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Flank steak Croissant Opinion
Net carbs 0g 43.2g Croissant
Protein 27.66g 8.2g Flank steak
Fats 8.23g 21g Croissant
Carbs 0g 45.8g Croissant
Calories 192kcal 406kcal Croissant
Sugar 0g 11.26g Flank steak
Fiber 0g 2.6g Croissant
Calcium 20mg 37mg Croissant
Iron 1.74mg 2.03mg Croissant
Magnesium 23mg 16mg Flank steak
Phosphorus 210mg 105mg Flank steak
Potassium 339mg 118mg Flank steak
Sodium 56mg 467mg Flank steak
Zinc 4.9mg 0.75mg Flank steak
Copper 0.082mg 0.08mg Flank steak
Manganese 0.009mg 0.33mg Croissant
Selenium 29.4µg 22.7µg Flank steak
Vitamin A 0IU 744IU Croissant
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 206µg Croissant
Vitamin E 0.38mg 0.84mg Croissant
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Croissant
Vitamin B1 0.075mg 0.388mg Croissant
Vitamin B2 0.133mg 0.241mg Croissant
Vitamin B3 7.363mg 2.188mg Flank steak
Vitamin B5 0.545mg 0.861mg Croissant
Vitamin B6 0.579mg 0.058mg Flank steak
Folate 9µg 88µg Croissant
Vitamin B12 1.63µg 0.16µg Flank steak
Vitamin K 1.4µg 1.8µg Croissant
Tryptophan 0.182mg 0.099mg Flank steak
Threonine 1.105mg 0.284mg Flank steak
Isoleucine 1.259mg 0.365mg Flank steak
Leucine 2.201mg 0.623mg Flank steak
Lysine 2.338mg 0.329mg Flank steak
Methionine 0.72mg 0.175mg Flank steak
Phenylalanine 1.093mg 0.416mg Flank steak
Valine 1.372mg 0.41mg Flank steak
Histidine 0.883mg 0.187mg Flank steak
Cholesterol 79mg 67mg Croissant
Saturated Fat 3.395g 11.659g Flank steak
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g Croissant
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Croissant
Monounsaturated Fat 3.317g 5.525g Croissant
Polyunsaturated fat 0.322g 1.094g Croissant

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Flank steak Croissant
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
34%
Croissant
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Flank steak
43%
Croissant

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flank steak
Flank steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flank steak
Flank steak contains less Sodium (difference - 411mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Flank steak
Flank steak is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.264g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Flank steak
Flank steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Croissant
Croissant is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Croissant
Croissant is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Croissant - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174987/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.