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Flank steak vs. Pecan pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between flank steak and pecan pie

  • Flank steak has more vitamin B12, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, zinc, selenium, and phosphorus; however, pecan pie is higher in manganese, copper, and vitamin B1.
  • Flank steak covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 61% more than pecan pie.
  • Flank steak has 10 times more vitamin B6 than pecan pie. While flank steak has 0.579mg of vitamin B6, pecan pie has only 0.06mg.
  • Flank steak has less sodium.
  • The glycemic index of pecan pie is higher.

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 Pie, pecan, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 6% 30% 65% 27% 134% 90% 7.3% 1.2% 160%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 9.6% 12% 56% 70% 28% 40% 34% 93% 65%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +154.9%
Contains more IronIron +17.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +380.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +123.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -78.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +145%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +13%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +60%
Contains more CopperCopper +157.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +7811.1%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 7.6% 0% 19% 31% 138% 33% 134% 204% 3.5% 6.8% 57%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0.67% 27% 0% 0% 47% 42% 16% 29% 14% 21% 0% 20% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +769.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +13.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +865%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +858.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +150.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +35.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +188.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 8% 64%
Protein: 27.66 g
Fats: 8.23 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.17 g
Other: 0 g
5% 22% 52% 20%
Protein: 4.9 g
Fats: 22.2 g
Carbs: 52.2 g
Water: 19.5 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +464.5%
Contains more WaterWater +229.1%
Contains more FatsFats +169.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Other ~1.2g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
48% 47% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.395 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.317 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.322 g
19% 54% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.989 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.71 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -14.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +237.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1673.3%

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 Pecan pie
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat 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 Pecan pie DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.63µg 0.17µg 61%
Protein 27.66g 4.9g 46%
Vitamin B3 7.363mg 0.847mg 41%
Vitamin B6 0.579mg 0.06mg 40%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.322g 5.71g 36%
Zinc 4.9mg 1.02mg 35%
Selenium 29.4µg 12µg 32%
Manganese 0.009mg 0.712mg 31%
Fats 8.23g 22.2g 21%
Monounsaturated fat 3.317g 11.181g 20%
Choline 105.4mg 19%
Carbs 0g 52.2g 17%
Phosphorus 210mg 94mg 17%
Copper 0.082mg 0.211mg 14%
Calories 192kcal 412kcal 11%
Vitamin A 0µg 82µg 9%
Sodium 56mg 262mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.075mg 0.188mg 9%
Potassium 339mg 133mg 6%
Folate 9µg 26µg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.133mg 0.18mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.38mg 3%
Cholesterol 79mg 87mg 3%
Saturated fat 3.395g 3.989g 3%
Iron 1.74mg 1.48mg 3%
Magnesium 23mg 26mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.4µg 1%
Calcium 20mg 32mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.545mg 0.479mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg 0%
Net carbs 0g 52.2g N/A
Tryptophan 0.182mg 0.069mg 0%
Threonine 1.105mg 0.189mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.259mg 0.223mg 0%
Leucine 2.201mg 0.372mg 0%
Lysine 2.338mg 0.248mg 0%
Methionine 0.72mg 0.125mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.093mg 0.25mg 0%
Valine 1.372mg 0.255mg 0%
Histidine 0.883mg 0.116mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.008g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Flank steak Pecan pie
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
49%
Flank steak
17%
Pecan pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Flank steak
43%
Pecan pie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flank steak
Flank steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flank steak
Flank steak contains less Sodium (difference - 206mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Flank steak
Flank steak is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.594g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Flank steak
Flank steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
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. Pecan pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172786/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.