Flank steak vs. Sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between flank steak and sugar
- Sugar has less vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, zinc, phosphorus, iron, and choline than flank steak.
- Flank steak covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 68% more than sugar.
- Sugar has less cholesterol.
- The glycemic index of sugar is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beef, flank, steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, broiled and Sugars, granulated.
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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 | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1900% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +16850% |
| Contains more IronIron | +3380% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1071.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +48900% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +125% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +4800% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.2% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +600% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
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:
0 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
99.98 g
Water:
0.02 g
Other:
0 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +320750% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.63µg | 0µg | 68% |
| Protein | 27.66g | 0g | 55% |
| Selenium | 29.4µg | 0.6µg | 52% |
| Vitamin B3 | 7.363mg | 0mg | 46% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.579mg | 0mg | 45% |
| Zinc | 4.9mg | 0.01mg | 44% |
| Carbs | 0g | 99.98g | 33% |
| Phosphorus | 210mg | 0mg | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 79mg | 0mg | 26% |
| Iron | 1.74mg | 0.05mg | 21% |
| Choline | 105.4mg | 0mg | 19% |
| Saturated fat | 3.395g | 0g | 15% |
| Fats | 8.23g | 0g | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.545mg | 0mg | 11% |
| Calories | 192kcal | 387kcal | 10% |
| Potassium | 339mg | 2mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.133mg | 0.019mg | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.317g | 0g | 8% |
| Copper | 0.082mg | 0.007mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.075mg | 0mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.38mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.322g | 0g | 2% |
| Sodium | 56mg | 1mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 1mg | 2% |
| Folate | 9µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.4µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 99.98g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 99.8g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0.004mg | 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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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%
0%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
1%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 79mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sugar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.395g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flank steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 99.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Flank steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food is cheaper?
Flank steak is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flank steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Flank steak is relatively richer in vitamins