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Flank steak vs. Chili pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Flank steak and Chili pepper?

  • Flank steak is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Choline, however, Chili pepper is richer in Vitamin C, and Vitamin K.
  • Chili pepper's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 160% more.
  • Chili pepper has less Cholesterol.

We used Beef, flank, steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, broiled and Peppers, hot chili, red, raw types in this article.

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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.
Flank steak
Flank steak
6
:
3
Chili pepper
Chili pepper
Contains more Calcium +42.9%
Contains more Iron +68.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +388.4%
Contains more Zinc +1784.6%
Contains more Selenium +5780%
Contains less Sodium -83.9%
Contains more Copper +57.3%
Contains more Manganese +1977.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 23
Equal in Potassium - 322
Flank steak
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 66% 17% 90% 30% 8% 134% 28% 2% 161%
Chili pepper
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 39% 17% 19% 29% 2% 8% 43% 25% 3%
Contains more Calcium +42.9%
Contains more Iron +68.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +388.4%
Contains more Zinc +1784.6%
Contains more Selenium +5780%
Contains less Sodium -83.9%
Contains more Copper +57.3%
Contains more Manganese +1977.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 23
Equal in Potassium - 322

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.
Flank steak
Flank steak
6
:
6
Chili pepper
Chili pepper
Contains more Vitamin B2 +54.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +491.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +171.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +14.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +81.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +155.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +900%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.072
Flank steak
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%
Chili pepper
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 58% 14% 0% 479% 18% 20% 24% 13% 117% 18% 0% 35%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +54.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +491.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +171.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +14.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +81.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +155.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +900%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.072

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Flank steak
Flank steak
2
:
3
Chili pepper
Chili pepper
Contains more Protein +1379.1%
Contains more Fats +1770.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +37.2%
Equal in Other - 0.86
Flank steak
28% 8% 64%
Protein: 27.66 g
Fats: 8.23 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.17 g
Other: 0 g
Chili pepper
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 1.87 g
Fats: 0.44 g
Carbs: 8.81 g
Water: 88.02 g
Other: 0.86 g
Contains more Protein +1379.1%
Contains more Fats +1770.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +37.2%
Equal in Other - 0.86

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Flank steak
Flank steak
2
:
1
Chili pepper
Chili pepper
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13720.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +34.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.8%
Flank steak
48% 47% 5%
Saturated Fat: 3.395 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.317 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.322 g
Chili pepper
14% 8% 78%
Saturated Fat: 0.042 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.024 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.239 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13720.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +34.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Flank steak Chili pepper Opinion
Net carbs 0g 7.31g Chili pepper
Protein 27.66g 1.87g Flank steak
Fats 8.23g 0.44g Flank steak
Carbs 0g 8.81g Chili pepper
Calories 192kcal 40kcal Flank steak
Sugar 0g 5.3g Flank steak
Fiber 0g 1.5g Chili pepper
Calcium 20mg 14mg Flank steak
Iron 1.74mg 1.03mg Flank steak
Magnesium 23mg 23mg
Phosphorus 210mg 43mg Flank steak
Potassium 339mg 322mg Flank steak
Sodium 56mg 9mg Chili pepper
Zinc 4.9mg 0.26mg Flank steak
Copper 0.082mg 0.129mg Chili pepper
Manganese 0.009mg 0.187mg Chili pepper
Selenium 29.4µg 0.5µg Flank steak
Vitamin A 0IU 952IU Chili pepper
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 48µg Chili pepper
Vitamin E 0.38mg 0.69mg Chili pepper
Vitamin C 0mg 143.7mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B1 0.075mg 0.072mg Flank steak
Vitamin B2 0.133mg 0.086mg Flank steak
Vitamin B3 7.363mg 1.244mg Flank steak
Vitamin B5 0.545mg 0.201mg Flank steak
Vitamin B6 0.579mg 0.506mg Flank steak
Folate 9µg 23µg Chili pepper
Vitamin B12 1.63µg 0µg Flank steak
Vitamin K 1.4µg 14µg Chili pepper
Tryptophan 0.182mg 0.026mg Flank steak
Threonine 1.105mg 0.074mg Flank steak
Isoleucine 1.259mg 0.065mg Flank steak
Leucine 2.201mg 0.105mg Flank steak
Lysine 2.338mg 0.089mg Flank steak
Methionine 0.72mg 0.024mg Flank steak
Phenylalanine 1.093mg 0.062mg Flank steak
Valine 1.372mg 0.084mg Flank steak
Histidine 0.883mg 0.041mg Flank steak
Cholesterol 79mg 0mg Chili pepper
Saturated Fat 3.395g 0.042g Chili pepper
Monounsaturated Fat 3.317g 0.024g Flank steak
Polyunsaturated fat 0.322g 0.239g Flank steak

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Flank steak Chili pepper
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
48%
Flank steak
66%
Chili pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Flank steak
18%
Chili pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flank steak
Flank steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Flank steak
Flank steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Flank steak
Flank steak is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flank steak
Flank steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 79mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.353g)
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. Chili pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170106/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.