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Flank steak vs. Sugar substitute — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between flank steak and sugar substitute?

  • Flank steak is higher in zinc, vitamin B6, phosphorus, iron, vitamin B5, vitamin B2, potassium, and copper; however, sugar substitute is richer in calcium.
  • Sugar substitute's daily need coverage for calcium is 86% more.
  • Sugar substitute contains 123 times less zinc than flank steak. Flank steak contains 4.9mg of zinc, while sugar substitute contains 0.04mg.
  • Flank steak has less sodium.
  • Flank steak has a lower glycemic index (0) than sugar substitute (40).

We used Beef, flank, steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, broiled and Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown 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.
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 4.3% 264% 3.4% 6% 2.3% 1.1% 3.4% 75% 2.9% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +283.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +769.2%
Contains more IronIron +987.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +1071.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +12150%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2525%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +4295%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +144.4%

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 3.8% 3.5% 0% 4.8% 3.5% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +786.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +581.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +3760%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
2% 85% 9% 4%
Protein: 2.06 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 84.77 g
Water: 9.14 g
Other: 4.03 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1242.7%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +602.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Other ~4.03g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Flank steak Sugar substitute DV% diff.
Calcium 20mg 879mg 86%
Vitamin B12 1.63µg 68%
Selenium 29.4µg 53%
Protein 27.66g 2.06g 51%
Vitamin B3 7.363mg 46%
Zinc 4.9mg 0.04mg 44%
Vitamin B6 0.579mg 0.015mg 43%
Phosphorus 210mg 8mg 29%
Carbs 0g 84.77g 28%
Cholesterol 79mg 26%
Sodium 56mg 572mg 22%
Iron 1.74mg 0.16mg 20%
Choline 105.4mg 19%
Saturated fat 3.395g 15%
Fats 8.23g 0g 13%
Vitamin B2 0.133mg 0.015mg 9%
Potassium 339mg 39mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.545mg 0.08mg 9%
Copper 0.082mg 0.007mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 3.317g 8%
Calories 192kcal 347kcal 8%
Vitamin B1 0.075mg 0.015mg 5%
Magnesium 23mg 6mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.38mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.322g 2%
Folate 9µg 2%
Fiber 0g 0.6g 2%
Manganese 0.009mg 0.022mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.4µg 1%
Starch 3.52g 1%
Net carbs 0g 84.17g N/A
Sugar 0g 4.03g N/A
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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is better in case of low diet
Flank steak Sugar substitute
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
1%
Sugar substitute
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Flank steak
36%
Sugar substitute

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 79mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.395g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flank steak
Flank steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flank steak
Flank steak contains less Sodium (difference - 516mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Flank steak
Flank steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
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
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Sugar substitute - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170675/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.