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Flank steak vs. Jalapeño — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Flank steak and Jalapeño?

  • Flank steak is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Iron, and Choline, however, Jalapeño is richer in Vitamin C, and Vitamin E .
  • Jalapeño's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 132% more.
  • Jalapeño has less Cholesterol.

We used Beef, flank, steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, broiled and Peppers, jalapeno, 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.
Contains more Calcium +66.7%
Contains more Iron +596%
Contains more Magnesium +53.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +707.7%
Contains more Potassium +36.7%
Contains more Zinc +3400%
Contains more Copper +78.3%
Contains more Selenium +7250%
Contains less Sodium -94.6%
Contains more Manganese +977.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 66% 17% 90% 30% 8% 134% 28% 2% 161%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 10% 11% 12% 22% 1% 4% 16% 13% 3%
Contains more Calcium +66.7%
Contains more Iron +596%
Contains more Magnesium +53.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +707.7%
Contains more Potassium +36.7%
Contains more Zinc +3400%
Contains more Copper +78.3%
Contains more Selenium +7250%
Contains less Sodium -94.6%
Contains more Manganese +977.8%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +90%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +475.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +73%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +38.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +842.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin K +1221.4%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 65% 72% 0% 396% 10% 17% 24% 19% 97% 21% 0% 47%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +90%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +475.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +73%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +38.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +842.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin K +1221.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +2939.6%
Contains more Fats +2124.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +42.9%
Equal in Other - 0.53
28% 8% 64%
Protein: 27.66 g
Fats: 8.23 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.17 g
Other: 0 g
7% 92%
Protein: 0.91 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 6.5 g
Water: 91.69 g
Other: 0.53 g
Contains more Protein +2939.6%
Contains more Fats +2124.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +42.9%
Equal in Other - 0.53

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11337.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +187.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.3%
48% 47% 5%
Saturated Fat: 3.395 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.317 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.322 g
39% 12% 48%
Saturated Fat: 0.092 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.029 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.112 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11337.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +187.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Flank steak Jalapeño Opinion
Net carbs 0g 3.7g Jalapeño
Protein 27.66g 0.91g Flank steak
Fats 8.23g 0.37g Flank steak
Carbs 0g 6.5g Jalapeño
Calories 192kcal 29kcal Flank steak
Fructose 2.63g Jalapeño
Sugar 0g 4.12g Flank steak
Fiber 0g 2.8g Jalapeño
Calcium 20mg 12mg Flank steak
Iron 1.74mg 0.25mg Flank steak
Magnesium 23mg 15mg Flank steak
Phosphorus 210mg 26mg Flank steak
Potassium 339mg 248mg Flank steak
Sodium 56mg 3mg Jalapeño
Zinc 4.9mg 0.14mg Flank steak
Copper 0.082mg 0.046mg Flank steak
Manganese 0.009mg 0.097mg Jalapeño
Selenium 29.4µg 0.4µg Flank steak
Vitamin A 0IU 1078IU Jalapeño
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 54µg Jalapeño
Vitamin E 0.38mg 3.58mg Jalapeño
Vitamin C 0mg 118.6mg Jalapeño
Vitamin B1 0.075mg 0.04mg Flank steak
Vitamin B2 0.133mg 0.07mg Flank steak
Vitamin B3 7.363mg 1.28mg Flank steak
Vitamin B5 0.545mg 0.315mg Flank steak
Vitamin B6 0.579mg 0.419mg Flank steak
Folate 9µg 27µg Jalapeño
Vitamin B12 1.63µg 0µg Flank steak
Vitamin K 1.4µg 18.5µg Jalapeño
Tryptophan 0.182mg Flank steak
Threonine 1.105mg Flank steak
Isoleucine 1.259mg Flank steak
Leucine 2.201mg Flank steak
Lysine 2.338mg Flank steak
Methionine 0.72mg Flank steak
Phenylalanine 1.093mg Flank steak
Valine 1.372mg Flank steak
Histidine 0.883mg Flank steak
Cholesterol 79mg 0mg Jalapeño
Saturated Fat 3.395g 0.092g Jalapeño
Monounsaturated Fat 3.317g 0.029g Flank steak
Polyunsaturated fat 0.322g 0.112g Flank steak
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.062g Jalapeño
Omega-3 - ALA 0.05g Jalapeño

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Flank steak Jalapeño
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
64%
Jalapeño
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Flank steak
9%
Jalapeño

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño contains less Sodium (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 79mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.303g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flank steak
Flank steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.12g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Flank steak
Flank steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Flank steak
Flank steak is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flank steak
Flank steak is relatively richer in minerals
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. Jalapeño - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168576/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.