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Flank steak vs. Nachos — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Flank steak and Nachos?

  • Flank steak is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin B6, and Choline, while Nachos are higher in Vitamin E , Vitamin K, and Fiber.
  • Flank steak's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 65% higher.
  • Nachos have 26 times less Cholesterol than Flank steak. Flank steak has 79mg of Cholesterol, while Nachos have 3mg.

We used Beef, flank, steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, broiled and Fast foods, nachos, with cheese 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 Iron +132%
Contains less Sodium -82.1%
Contains more Zinc +469.8%
Contains more Copper +28.1%
Contains more Selenium +241.9%
Contains more Calcium +215%
Contains more Magnesium +82.6%
Contains more Manganese +1977.8%
Equal in Phosphorus - 198
Equal in Potassium - 362
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 19% 29% 30% 85% 32% 41% 24% 22% 25% 47%
Contains more Iron +132%
Contains less Sodium -82.1%
Contains more Zinc +469.8%
Contains more Copper +28.1%
Contains more Selenium +241.9%
Contains more Calcium +215%
Contains more Magnesium +82.6%
Contains more Manganese +1977.8%
Equal in Phosphorus - 198
Equal in Potassium - 362

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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Nachos
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1068.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +43.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +169.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2228.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +973.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +64%
Contains more Folate +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +1278.6%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.133
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 2% 82% 0% 4% 31% 31% 12% 23% 50% 8% 9% 49%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1068.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +43.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +169.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2228.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +973.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +64%
Contains more Folate +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +1278.6%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.133

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +540.3%
Contains more Water +71.6%
Contains more Fats +161.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Other - 1.87
28% 8% 64%
Protein: 27.66 g
Fats: 8.23 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.17 g
Other: 0 g
4% 22% 35% 37% 2%
Protein: 4.32 g
Fats: 21.5 g
Carbs: 34.91 g
Water: 37.4 g
Other: 1.87 g
Contains more Protein +540.3%
Contains more Water +71.6%
Contains more Fats +161.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Other - 1.87

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -36%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +322.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1465.2%
48% 47% 5%
Saturated Fat: 3.395 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.317 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.322 g
10% 66% 24%
Saturated Fat: 2.173 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.04 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -36%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +322.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1465.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Flank steak Nachos Opinion
Net carbs 0g 31.71g Nachos
Protein 27.66g 4.32g Flank steak
Fats 8.23g 21.5g Nachos
Carbs 0g 34.91g Nachos
Calories 192kcal 343kcal Nachos
Starch 28.33g Nachos
Sugar 0g 2.17g Flank steak
Fiber 0g 3.2g Nachos
Calcium 20mg 63mg Nachos
Iron 1.74mg 0.75mg Flank steak
Magnesium 23mg 42mg Nachos
Phosphorus 210mg 198mg Flank steak
Potassium 339mg 362mg Nachos
Sodium 56mg 313mg Flank steak
Zinc 4.9mg 0.86mg Flank steak
Copper 0.082mg 0.064mg Flank steak
Manganese 0.009mg 0.187mg Nachos
Selenium 29.4µg 8.6µg Flank steak
Vitamin A 0IU 21IU Nachos
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 5µg Nachos
Vitamin E 0.38mg 4.08mg Nachos
Vitamin C 0mg 1.1mg Nachos
Vitamin B1 0.075mg 0.123mg Nachos
Vitamin B2 0.133mg 0.133mg
Vitamin B3 7.363mg 0.63mg Flank steak
Vitamin B5 0.545mg 0.38mg Flank steak
Vitamin B6 0.579mg 0.215mg Flank steak
Folate 9µg 10µg Nachos
Vitamin B12 1.63µg 0.07µg Flank steak
Vitamin K 1.4µg 19.3µg Nachos
Tryptophan 0.182mg 0.042mg Flank steak
Threonine 1.105mg 0.156mg Flank steak
Isoleucine 1.259mg 0.187mg Flank steak
Leucine 2.201mg 0.521mg Flank steak
Lysine 2.338mg 0.156mg Flank steak
Methionine 0.72mg 0.094mg Flank steak
Phenylalanine 1.093mg 0.229mg Flank steak
Valine 1.372mg 0.25mg Flank steak
Histidine 0.883mg 0.135mg Flank steak
Cholesterol 79mg 3mg Nachos
Trans Fat 0.058g Flank steak
Saturated Fat 3.395g 2.173g Nachos
Monounsaturated Fat 3.317g 14.02g Nachos
Polyunsaturated fat 0.322g 5.04g Nachos
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g Nachos
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.343g Nachos
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.032g Nachos
Omega-3 - ALA 0.617g Nachos

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Flank steak Nachos
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
25%
Nachos
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Flank steak
35%
Nachos

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 76mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.222g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flank steak
Flank steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.17g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flank steak
Flank steak contains less Sodium (difference - 257mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Flank steak
Flank steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 75)
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. Nachos - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170291/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.