Flank steak vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are flank steak and pound cake different?
- Flank steak is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B6, zinc, vitamin B3, and phosphorus, while pound cake is higher in vitamin B2, folate, and vitamin B1.
- Flank steak covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 53% more than pound cake.
- Flank steak contains 16 times more vitamin B6 than pound cake. Flank steak contains 0.579mg of vitamin B6, while pound cake contains 0.036mg.
- Flank steak is lower in sodium.
- Pound cake has a higher glycemic index (54) than flank steak (0).
Beef, flank, steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, broiled and Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) types were used 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +187.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +127.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +17.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +95.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1039.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +50% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -85.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +488% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +135% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1122.2% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +355.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +12.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1508.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +352.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +60.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +71.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +130.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +87.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +21.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +366.7% |
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:
5 g
Fats:
13.96 g
Carbs:
53.64 g
Water:
25.87 g
Other:
1.53 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +453.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +148% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +69.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
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Other
~1.53g
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
4.811 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.419 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -29.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +961.8% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~3.02g
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.63µg | 0.36µg | 53% |
| Protein | 27.66g | 5g | 45% |
| Selenium | 29.4µg | 5µg | 44% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.579mg | 0.036mg | 42% |
| Zinc | 4.9mg | 0.43mg | 41% |
| Vitamin B3 | 7.363mg | 1.615mg | 36% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.322g | 3.419g | 21% |
| Carbs | 0g | 53.64g | 18% |
| Threonine | 1.105mg | 153mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 56mg | 377mg | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 210mg | 140mg | 10% |
| Fats | 8.23g | 13.96g | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.133mg | 0.249mg | 9% |
| Folate | 9µg | 42µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.075mg | 0.173mg | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 70µg | 8% |
| Calories | 192kcal | 353kcal | 8% |
| Starch | 17.36g | 7% | |
| Choline | 105.4mg | 65.6mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 339mg | 149mg | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 3.395g | 4.811g | 6% |
| Copper | 0.082mg | 0.042mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 34IU | 4% | |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 8mg | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 79mg | 66mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0.8µg | 4% | |
| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0.11mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1.74mg | 1.48mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 47mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.6g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.38mg | 0.65mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.545mg | 0.485mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.317g | 3.02g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 53.04g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 33.36g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 1.4µg | 1.7µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.192g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.182mg | 0.041mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.259mg | 0.204mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.201mg | 0.397mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.338mg | 0.198mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.72mg | 0.117mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.093mg | 0.239mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.372mg | 0.249mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.883mg | 0.117mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.33g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.007g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.372g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.895g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
26%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pound cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flank steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flank steak contains less Sodium (difference - 321mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Flank steak is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.416g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Flank steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flank steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.