Flank steak vs. Falafel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between flank steak and falafel?
- Flank steak is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and zinc, while falafel is higher in manganese, folate, iron, and copper.
- Flank steak's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 68% higher.
- Falafel has a higher glycemic index (33) than flank steak (0).
We used Beef, flank, steak, separable lean, and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, broiled and Falafel, home-prepared 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 ZincZinc | +226.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -81% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2840% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +256.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +170% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +72.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +96.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +214.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +7577.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +605.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +86.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +363.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +94.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +24.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +933.3% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.63µg | 0µg | 68% |
| Selenium | 29.4µg | 1µg | 52% |
| Vitamin B3 | 7.363mg | 1.044mg | 39% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.579mg | 0.125mg | 35% |
| Zinc | 4.9mg | 1.5mg | 31% |
| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0.691mg | 30% |
| Protein | 27.66g | 13.31g | 29% |
| Cholesterol | 79mg | 0mg | 26% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.322g | 4.16g | 26% |
| Iron | 1.74mg | 3.42mg | 21% |
| Folate | 9µg | 93µg | 21% |
| Copper | 0.082mg | 0.258mg | 20% |
| Choline | 105.4mg | 19% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.317g | 10.171g | 17% |
| Fats | 8.23g | 17.8g | 15% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 82mg | 14% |
| Carbs | 0g | 31.84g | 11% |
| Sodium | 56mg | 294mg | 10% |
| Calories | 192kcal | 333kcal | 7% |
| Potassium | 339mg | 585mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.075mg | 0.146mg | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 3.395g | 2.383g | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.545mg | 0.292mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.133mg | 0.166mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.38mg | 3% | |
| Phosphorus | 210mg | 192mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 54mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.6mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.4µg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 0g | 31.84g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.182mg | 0.134mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.105mg | 0.492mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.259mg | 0.567mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.201mg | 0.944mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.338mg | 0.856mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.72mg | 0.187mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.093mg | 0.707mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.372mg | 0.562mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.883mg | 0.364mg | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
27.66 g
Fats:
8.23 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
64.17 g
Other:
0 g
Protein:
13.31 g
Fats:
17.8 g
Carbs:
31.84 g
Water:
34.62 g
Other:
2.43 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +107.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +85.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +116.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.395 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.317 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.322 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.383 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.16 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -29.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +206.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1191.9% |
