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Flank steak vs. Nutmeg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Flank steak and Nutmeg

  • Flank steak has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6, however, Nutmeg is higher in Manganese, Copper, Fiber, and Magnesium.
  • Nutmeg covers your daily need of Manganese 126% more than Flank steak.
  • Nutmeg has less Cholesterol.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beef, flank, steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, broiled and Spices, nutmeg, ground.

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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 Zinc +127.9%
Contains more Selenium +1737.5%
Contains more Calcium +820%
Contains more Iron +74.7%
Contains more Magnesium +695.7%
Contains less Sodium -71.4%
Contains more Copper +1152.4%
Contains more Manganese +32122.2%
Equal in Phosphorus - 213
Equal in Potassium - 350
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 56% 114% 131% 92% 31% 3% 59% 343% 379% 9%
Contains more Zinc +127.9%
Contains more Selenium +1737.5%
Contains more Calcium +820%
Contains more Iron +74.7%
Contains more Magnesium +695.7%
Contains less Sodium -71.4%
Contains more Copper +1152.4%
Contains more Manganese +32122.2%
Equal in Phosphorus - 213
Equal in Potassium - 350

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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Nutmeg
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +466.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +261.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +361.3%
Contains more Folate +744.4%
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 7% 0% 0% 10% 87% 14% 25% 0% 37% 57% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +466.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +261.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +361.3%
Contains more Folate +744.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +373.6%
Contains more Water +930%
Contains more Fats +341.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Other - 2.33
28% 8% 64%
Protein: 27.66 g
Fats: 8.23 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.17 g
Other: 0 g
6% 36% 49% 6% 2%
Protein: 5.84 g
Fats: 36.31 g
Carbs: 49.29 g
Water: 6.23 g
Other: 2.33 g
Contains more Protein +373.6%
Contains more Water +930%
Contains more Fats +341.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Other - 2.33

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.9%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 3.22
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.35
48% 47% 5%
Saturated Fat: 3.395 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.317 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.322 g
88% 11%
Saturated Fat: 25.94 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.35 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.9%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 3.22
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.35

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Flank steak Nutmeg Opinion
Net carbs 0g 28.49g Nutmeg
Protein 27.66g 5.84g Flank steak
Fats 8.23g 36.31g Nutmeg
Carbs 0g 49.29g Nutmeg
Calories 192kcal 525kcal Nutmeg
Sugar 0g 2.99g Flank steak
Fiber 0g 20.8g Nutmeg
Calcium 20mg 184mg Nutmeg
Iron 1.74mg 3.04mg Nutmeg
Magnesium 23mg 183mg Nutmeg
Phosphorus 210mg 213mg Nutmeg
Potassium 339mg 350mg Nutmeg
Sodium 56mg 16mg Nutmeg
Zinc 4.9mg 2.15mg Flank steak
Copper 0.082mg 1.027mg Nutmeg
Manganese 0.009mg 2.9mg Nutmeg
Selenium 29.4µg 1.6µg Flank steak
Vitamin A 0IU 102IU Nutmeg
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 5µg Nutmeg
Vitamin E 0.38mg 0mg Flank steak
Vitamin C 0mg 3mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B1 0.075mg 0.346mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B2 0.133mg 0.057mg Flank steak
Vitamin B3 7.363mg 1.299mg Flank steak
Vitamin B5 0.545mg Flank steak
Vitamin B6 0.579mg 0.16mg Flank steak
Folate 9µg 76µg Nutmeg
Vitamin B12 1.63µg 0µg Flank steak
Vitamin K 1.4µg 0µg Flank steak
Tryptophan 0.182mg Flank steak
Threonine 1.105mg Flank steak
Isoleucine 1.259mg Flank steak
Leucine 2.201mg Flank steak
Lysine 2.338mg Flank steak
Methionine 0.72mg Flank steak
Phenylalanine 1.093mg Flank steak
Valine 1.372mg Flank steak
Histidine 0.883mg Flank steak
Cholesterol 79mg 0mg Nutmeg
Saturated Fat 3.395g 25.94g Flank steak
Monounsaturated Fat 3.317g 3.22g Flank steak
Polyunsaturated fat 0.322g 0.35g Nutmeg

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Flank steak Nutmeg
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
20%
Nutmeg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Flank steak
121%
Nutmeg

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg contains less Sodium (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 79mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flank steak
Flank steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.99g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Flank steak
Flank steak is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 22.545g)
Which food is cheaper?
Flank steak
Flank steak is cheaper (difference - $6)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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. Nutmeg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171326/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.