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Flank steak vs. Praline — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between flank steak and praline

  • Flank steak is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, zinc, and phosphorus, yet praline is richer in manganese, copper, and fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for praline is 73% higher.
  • Praline contains less cholesterol.
  • Flank steak has a lower glycemic index than praline.

Food types used in this article are Beef, flank, steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, broiled and Candies, praline, 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.
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 35% 13% 19% 48% 165% 46% 45% 6.3% 219% 9.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +56.2%
Contains more IronIron +34.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +193.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +101.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1533.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +113%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +115%
Contains more CopperCopper +502.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -14.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +18588.9%

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 1% 0.33% 10% 0% 51% 12% 7.8% 20% 18% 0% 3.3% 4.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +150.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1674.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +64.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +651.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +170.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~1.3µg

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
3% 26% 60% 10%
Protein: 3.3 g
Fats: 25.9 g
Carbs: 59.59 g
Water: 10.36 g
Other: 0.85 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +738.2%
Contains more WaterWater +519.4%
Contains more FatsFats +214.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Other ~0.85g

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
9% 59% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.224 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 14.683 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.778 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -34.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +342.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2315.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Flank steak Praline DV% diff.
Manganese 0.009mg 1.682mg 73%
Vitamin B12 1.63µg 0µg 68%
Selenium 29.4µg 1.8µg 50%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.322g 7.778g 50%
Protein 27.66g 3.3g 49%
Copper 0.082mg 0.494mg 46%
Vitamin B3 7.363mg 0.415mg 43%
Vitamin B6 0.579mg 0.077mg 39%
Zinc 4.9mg 1.67mg 29%
Monounsaturated fat 3.317g 14.683g 28%
Fats 8.23g 25.9g 27%
Cholesterol 79mg 0mg 26%
Carbs 0g 59.59g 20%
Choline 105.4mg 19%
Phosphorus 210mg 104mg 15%
Calories 192kcal 485kcal 15%
Fiber 0g 3.5g 14%
Vitamin B1 0.075mg 0.203mg 11%
Magnesium 23mg 49mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.133mg 0.053mg 6%
Iron 1.74mg 1.29mg 6%
Saturated fat 3.395g 2.224g 5%
Vitamin B5 0.545mg 0.332mg 4%
Potassium 339mg 217mg 4%
Calcium 20mg 43mg 2%
Folate 9µg 6µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.38mg 0.5mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg 0%
Net carbs 0g 56.09g N/A
Sugar 0g 55.79g N/A
Sodium 56mg 48mg 0%
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg 0%
Vitamin K 1.4µg 1.3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.182mg 0%
Threonine 1.105mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.259mg 0%
Leucine 2.201mg 0%
Lysine 2.338mg 0%
Methionine 0.72mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.093mg 0%
Valine 1.372mg 0%
Histidine 0.883mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Flank steak Praline
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
10%
Praline
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Flank steak
61%
Praline

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Praline
Praline is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 79mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Praline
Praline contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Praline
Praline is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.171g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flank steak
Flank steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 55.79g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Flank steak
Flank steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Flank steak
Flank steak is relatively richer in vitamins
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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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. Praline - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168791/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.