Flank steak vs. Parsley — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between flank steak and parsley
- Flank steak is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and zinc, yet parsley is higher in vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, iron, and folate.
- Parsley covers your daily vitamin K needs 1366% more than flank steak.
- The glycemic index of flank steak is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Beef, flank, steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, broiled and Parsley, fresh.
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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 | +357.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +262.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +29300% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +117.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +590% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +63.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +256.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +81.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1677.8% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +35.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +460.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +36.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +543.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +723.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +97.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +14.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +117042.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1588.9% |
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:
2.97 g
Fats:
0.79 g
Carbs:
6.33 g
Water:
87.71 g
Other:
2.2 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +831.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +941.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +36.7% |
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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
0.132 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.295 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.124 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1024.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +159.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -96.1% |
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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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sodium | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 1.4µg | 1640µg | 1366% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 133mg | 148% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.63µg | 0µg | 68% |
| Iron | 1.74mg | 6.2mg | 56% |
| Selenium | 29.4µg | 0.1µg | 53% |
| Protein | 27.66g | 2.97g | 49% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 421µg | 47% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.579mg | 0.09mg | 38% |
| Vitamin B3 | 7.363mg | 1.313mg | 38% |
| Folate | 9µg | 152µg | 36% |
| Zinc | 4.9mg | 1.07mg | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 79mg | 0mg | 26% |
| Phosphorus | 210mg | 58mg | 22% |
| Choline | 105.4mg | 12.8mg | 17% |
| Saturated fat | 3.395g | 0.132g | 15% |
| Fiber | 0g | 3.3g | 13% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 138mg | 12% |
| Fats | 8.23g | 0.79g | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.317g | 0.295g | 8% |
| Calories | 192kcal | 36kcal | 8% |
| Copper | 0.082mg | 0.149mg | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0.16mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 50mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 339mg | 554mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.133mg | 0.098mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.545mg | 0.4mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.38mg | 0.75mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 0g | 6.33g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.322g | 0.124g | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.075mg | 0.086mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 3.03g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 0.85g | N/A |
| Sodium | 56mg | 56mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.182mg | 0.045mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.105mg | 0.122mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.259mg | 0.118mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.201mg | 0.204mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.338mg | 0.181mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.72mg | 0.042mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.093mg | 0.145mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.372mg | 0.172mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.883mg | 0.061mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
379%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
49%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Parsley is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 79mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Parsley is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.263g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Parsley is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flank steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.85g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Flank steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Flank steak is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (56 mg)
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.