Flank steak vs. Gingerbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between flank steak and gingerbread
- Flank steak is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, selenium, and phosphorus, yet gingerbread is richer in manganese, iron, and copper.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for flank steak is 65% higher.
- Flank steak contains 13 times more zinc than gingerbread. Flank steak contains 4.9mg of zinc, while gingerbread contains 0.39mg.
- Gingerbread contains less cholesterol.
- Flank steak has a lower glycemic index than gingerbread.
Food types used in this article are Beef, flank, steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, broiled and Cake, gingerbread, 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.
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1156.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +288.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -82.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +80.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +204.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +255% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +29.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +65.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +137.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +7488.9% |
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 | +323.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +45.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +204.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +2616.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +153.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +21.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +266.7% |
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:
3.9 g
Fats:
16.4 g
Carbs:
49.2 g
Water:
28 g
Other:
2.5 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +609.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +129.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +99.3% |
| 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
4.122 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.216 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -17.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +114.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1209.3% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.63µg | 0.06µg | 65% |
| Protein | 27.66g | 3.9g | 48% |
| Zinc | 4.9mg | 0.39mg | 41% |
| Vitamin B3 | 7.363mg | 1.738mg | 35% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.579mg | 0.19mg | 30% |
| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0.683mg | 29% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.322g | 4.216g | 26% |
| Selenium | 29.4µg | 16.3µg | 24% |
| Phosphorus | 210mg | 54mg | 22% |
| Choline | 105.4mg | 19% | |
| Cholesterol | 79mg | 32mg | 16% |
| Carbs | 0g | 49.2g | 16% |
| Iron | 1.74mg | 2.88mg | 14% |
| Copper | 0.082mg | 0.195mg | 13% |
| Fats | 8.23g | 16.4g | 13% |
| Sodium | 56mg | 327mg | 12% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 70mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.075mg | 0.19mg | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.317g | 7.124g | 10% |
| Calories | 192kcal | 356kcal | 8% |
| Folate | 9µg | 33µg | 6% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 71mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 339mg | 439mg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 3.395g | 4.122g | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.38mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.545mg | 0.375mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.133mg | 0.162mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 14µg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.4µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 49.2g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.182mg | 0.047mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.105mg | 0.124mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.259mg | 0.151mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.201mg | 0.279mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.338mg | 0.131mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.72mg | 0.08mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.093mg | 0.195mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.372mg | 0.173mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.883mg | 0.087mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
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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%
17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
54%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gingerbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gingerbread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flank steak contains less Sodium (difference - 271mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Flank steak is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.727g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Flank steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 86)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.