Flank steak vs. Ice cream sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between flank steak and ice cream sandwich?
- Flank steak is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B6, zinc, vitamin B3, phosphorus, iron, and choline, while ice cream sandwich is higher in copper.
- Flank steak's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 66% higher.
- Ice cream sandwich has 21 times less vitamin B6 than flank steak. Flank steak has 0.579mg of vitamin B6, while ice cream sandwich has 0.028mg.
- Ice cream sandwich is lower in cholesterol.
- Ice cream sandwich has a higher glycemic index (61) than flank steak (0).
We used Beef, flank, steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, broiled and Ice cream sandwich 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 PotassiumPotassium | +194.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +569.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +716.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +191.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -56.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +848.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +26.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +330% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +209.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +4133.3% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +370.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +160.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1967.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +3160% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +1217.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +48% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +277.8% |
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:
4.29 g
Fats:
8.57 g
Carbs:
37.14 g
Water:
48.9 g
Other:
1.1 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +544.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +31.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
~equal in
Fats
~8.57g
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Other
~1.1g
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
2.317 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.661 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.272 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +24.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -31.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +605.6% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.63µg | 0.05µg | 66% |
| Selenium | 29.4µg | 3.1µg | 48% |
| Protein | 27.66g | 4.29g | 47% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.579mg | 0.028mg | 42% |
| Zinc | 4.9mg | 0.6mg | 39% |
| Vitamin B3 | 7.363mg | 1.566mg | 36% |
| Phosphorus | 210mg | 72mg | 20% |
| Iron | 1.74mg | 0.26mg | 19% |
| Copper | 0.082mg | 0.254mg | 19% |
| Cholesterol | 79mg | 21mg | 19% |
| Choline | 105.4mg | 8mg | 18% |
| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0.381mg | 16% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.322g | 2.272g | 13% |
| Carbs | 0g | 37.14g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 86µg | 10% |
| Potassium | 339mg | 115mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 86mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.545mg | 0.209mg | 7% |
| Folate | 9µg | 34µg | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 3.395g | 2.317g | 5% |
| Sodium | 56mg | 129mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.075mg | 0.111mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.317g | 2.661g | 2% |
| Calories | 192kcal | 237kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.133mg | 0.146mg | 1% |
| Caffeine | 0mg | 4mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 29mg | 1% |
| Fats | 8.23g | 8.57g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 37.14g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 18.57g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.38mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 1.4µg | 1.3µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.182mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.105mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.259mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 2.201mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.338mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.72mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.093mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.372mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.883mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g | 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%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
28%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ice cream sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ice cream sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.078g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flank steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.57g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flank steak contains less Sodium (difference - 73mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Flank steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
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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