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Flank steak vs. Peppermint — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between flank steak and peppermint

  • Flank steak has more vitamin B12, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and zinc; however, peppermint has more vitamin A, manganese, iron, vitamin C, fiber, and copper.
  • Peppermint's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 85% more.
  • Peppermint has a higher glycemic index than flank steak.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Beef, flank, steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, broiled and Peppermint, 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.
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 57% 73% 50% 191% 110% 30% 31% 4% 153% 0%
Contains more ZincZinc +341.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +187.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +247.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1115%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +67.8%
Contains more IronIron +192%
Contains more CopperCopper +301.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -44.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +12966.7%

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 106% 71% 0% 0% 21% 61% 32% 20% 30% 0% 0% 86% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +331.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +61.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +348.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more FolateFolate +1166.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.082mg

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
4% 15% 79% 2%
Protein: 3.75 g
Fats: 0.94 g
Carbs: 14.89 g
Water: 78.65 g
Other: 1.77 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +637.6%
Contains more FatsFats +775.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +22.6%
~equal in Other ~1.77g

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
31% 4% 65%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.246 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.508 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +9951.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -92.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +57.8%

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 Peppermint
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Flank steak Peppermint DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.63µg 0µg 68%
Selenium 29.4µg 53%
Manganese 0.009mg 1.176mg 51%
Protein 27.66g 3.75g 48%
Iron 1.74mg 5.08mg 42%
Vitamin C 0mg 31.8mg 35%
Vitamin B6 0.579mg 0.129mg 35%
Vitamin B3 7.363mg 1.706mg 35%
Zinc 4.9mg 1.11mg 34%
Fiber 0g 8g 32%
Copper 0.082mg 0.329mg 27%
Folate 9µg 114µg 26%
Cholesterol 79mg 0mg 26%
Vitamin A 0µg 212µg 24%
Calcium 20mg 243mg 22%
Phosphorus 210mg 73mg 20%
Choline 105.4mg 19%
Magnesium 23mg 80mg 14%
Saturated fat 3.395g 0.246g 14%
Fats 8.23g 0.94g 11%
Vitamin B2 0.133mg 0.266mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 3.317g 0.033g 8%
Potassium 339mg 569mg 7%
Calories 192kcal 70kcal 6%
Carbs 0g 14.89g 5%
Vitamin B5 0.545mg 0.338mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.38mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.322g 0.508g 1%
Vitamin B1 0.075mg 0.082mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.4µg 1%
Sodium 56mg 31mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 6.89g N/A
Tryptophan 0.182mg 0.058mg 0%
Threonine 1.105mg 0.154mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.259mg 0.154mg 0%
Leucine 2.201mg 0.281mg 0%
Lysine 2.338mg 0.161mg 0%
Methionine 0.72mg 0.053mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.093mg 0.191mg 0%
Valine 1.372mg 0.187mg 0%
Histidine 0.883mg 0.075mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Flank steak Peppermint
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
33%
Peppermint
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Flank steak
70%
Peppermint

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 79mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peppermint
Peppermint contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.149g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Flank steak
Flank steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Flank steak
Flank steak is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
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. Peppermint - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173474/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.