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Flank steak vs. Snickers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Flank steak and Snickers?

  • Flank steak is higher in Iron, however, Snickers is richer in Fiber, and Calcium.
  • Snickers's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 47% more.
  • Snickers contains 9 times less Cholesterol than Flank steak. Flank steak contains 79mg of Cholesterol, while Snickers contains 9mg.

We used Beef, flank, steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, broiled and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SNICKERS CRUNCHER 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 Iron +155.9%
Contains less Sodium -70.4%
Contains more Calcium +350%
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 27% 26% 0% 0% 0% 25% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Iron +155.9%
Contains less Sodium -70.4%
Contains more Calcium +350%

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
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 8% 0% 0% 2% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +303.2%
Contains more Water +1335.6%
Contains more Fats +196.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Other - 1.44
28% 8% 64%
Protein: 27.66 g
Fats: 8.23 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.17 g
Other: 0 g
7% 24% 63% 4%
Protein: 6.86 g
Fats: 24.38 g
Carbs: 62.85 g
Water: 4.47 g
Other: 1.44 g
Contains more Protein +303.2%
Contains more Water +1335.6%
Contains more Fats +196.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Other - 1.44

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.3%
48% 47% 5%
Saturated Fat: 3.395 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.317 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.322 g
100%
Saturated Fat: 12.703 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.3%

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 Snickers
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 ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Flank steak Snickers Opinion
Net carbs 0g 60.95g Snickers
Protein 27.66g 6.86g Flank steak
Fats 8.23g 24.38g Snickers
Carbs 0g 62.85g Snickers
Calories 192kcal 488kcal Snickers
Sugar 0g 46.54g Flank steak
Fiber 0g 1.9g Snickers
Calcium 20mg 90mg Snickers
Iron 1.74mg 0.68mg Flank steak
Magnesium 23mg Flank steak
Phosphorus 210mg Flank steak
Potassium 339mg Flank steak
Sodium 56mg 189mg Flank steak
Zinc 4.9mg Flank steak
Copper 0.082mg Flank steak
Manganese 0.009mg Flank steak
Selenium 29.4µg Flank steak
Vitamin A 0IU 120IU Snickers
Vitamin E 0.38mg Flank steak
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg Snickers
Vitamin B1 0.075mg Flank steak
Vitamin B2 0.133mg Flank steak
Vitamin B3 7.363mg Flank steak
Vitamin B5 0.545mg Flank steak
Vitamin B6 0.579mg Flank steak
Folate 9µg Flank steak
Vitamin B12 1.63µg Flank steak
Vitamin K 1.4µg Flank steak
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 9mg Snickers
Trans Fat 0.394g Flank steak
Saturated Fat 3.395g 12.703g Flank steak
Monounsaturated Fat 3.317g Flank steak
Polyunsaturated fat 0.322g Flank steak

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Flank steak Snickers
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
1%
Snickers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Flank steak
8%
Snickers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Snickers
Snickers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 70mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flank steak
Flank steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 46.54g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flank steak
Flank steak contains less Sodium (difference - 133mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Flank steak
Flank steak is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.308g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Flank steak
Flank steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
Flank steak
Flank steak is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flank steak
Flank steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Flank steak
Flank steak is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Snickers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169663/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.