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.
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.
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% |
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:
4.9 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 | +∞% |
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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
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.
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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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 | 0.17µg | 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 |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Pecan pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Flank steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Flank steak contains less Sodium (difference - 206mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Flank steak is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.594g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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