Flank steak vs. Watercress — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are flank steak and watercress different?
- Flank steak is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, zinc, vitamin B6, and phosphorus; however, watercress is richer in vitamin K, vitamin A, and vitamin C.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin K for watercress is 207% higher.
- Watercress has less cholesterol.
- Flank steak has a lower glycemic index (0) than watercress (32).
Beef, flank, steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, broiled and Watercress, raw are the varieties 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 IronIron | +770% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +4354.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +250% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +3166.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +500% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -26.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2611.1% |
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 | +3581.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +75.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +348.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +1071.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +163.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +17757.1% |
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:
2.3 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
1.29 g
Water:
95.11 g
Other:
1.2 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1102.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +8130% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +48.2% |
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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
0.027 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.035 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +41362.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +820% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.2% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 1.4µg | 250µg | 207% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.63µg | 0µg | 68% |
| Selenium | 29.4µg | 0.9µg | 52% |
| Protein | 27.66g | 2.3g | 51% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 43mg | 48% |
| Vitamin B3 | 7.363mg | 0.2mg | 45% |
| Zinc | 4.9mg | 0.11mg | 44% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.579mg | 0.129mg | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 79mg | 0mg | 26% |
| Phosphorus | 210mg | 60mg | 21% |
| Iron | 1.74mg | 0.2mg | 19% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 160µg | 18% |
| Choline | 105.4mg | 9mg | 18% |
| Saturated fat | 3.395g | 0.027g | 15% |
| Fats | 8.23g | 0.1g | 13% |
| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0.244mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 120mg | 10% |
| Calories | 192kcal | 11kcal | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.317g | 0.008g | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.545mg | 0.31mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.38mg | 1mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.5g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.322g | 0.035g | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.075mg | 0.09mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.133mg | 0.12mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 56mg | 41mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.082mg | 0.077mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0g | 1.29g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 0.79g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 21mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 339mg | 330mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 0.2g | N/A |
| Folate | 9µg | 9µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.182mg | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.105mg | 0.133mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.259mg | 0.093mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.201mg | 0.166mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.338mg | 0.134mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.72mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.093mg | 0.114mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.372mg | 0.137mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.883mg | 0.04mg | 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%
74%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
18%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Watercress is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 79mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Watercress contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Watercress is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.368g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flank steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.2g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Flank steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
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.