Garlic vs. Flank steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between garlic and flank steak
- Garlic has more manganese, vitamin B6, vitamin C, and copper; however, flank steak is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B3, zinc, and selenium.
- Garlic covers your daily need for manganese, 72% more than flank steak.
- Garlic has less saturated fat.
- The glycemic index of garlic is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Garlic, raw and Beef, flank, steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, broiled.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +805% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +18.3% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +264.6% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -69.6% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +18477.8% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +322.4% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +37.3% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +107% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +166.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +113.3% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +21.4% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +375% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +20.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +951.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +200% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +354.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.36 g
Fats:
0.5 g
Carbs:
33.06 g
Water:
58.58 g
Other:
1.5 g
Protein:
27.66 g
Fats:
8.23 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
64.17 g
Other:
0 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
Contains more OtherOther | +-2600% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +334.9% |
Contains more FatsFats | +1546% |
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Water
~64.17g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.089 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.249 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.395 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.317 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.322 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.4% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +30054.5% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +29.3% |
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 | Equal | ||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Manganese | 1.672mg | 0.009mg | 72% |
Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 1.63µg | 68% |
Vitamin B6 | 1.235mg | 0.579mg | 50% |
Protein | 6.36g | 27.66g | 43% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.7mg | 7.363mg | 42% |
Vitamin C | 31.2mg | 0mg | 35% |
Zinc | 1.16mg | 4.9mg | 34% |
Selenium | 14.2µg | 29.4µg | 28% |
Cholesterol | 0mg | 79mg | 26% |
Copper | 0.299mg | 0.082mg | 24% |
Calcium | 181mg | 20mg | 16% |
Saturated fat | 0.089g | 3.395g | 15% |
Choline | 23.2mg | 105.4mg | 15% |
Fats | 0.5g | 8.23g | 12% |
Carbs | 33.06g | 0g | 11% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.2mg | 0.075mg | 10% |
Phosphorus | 153mg | 210mg | 8% |
Fiber | 2.1g | 0g | 8% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.011g | 3.317g | 8% |
Folate | 3µg | 9µg | 2% |
Calories | 149kcal | 192kcal | 2% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.11mg | 0.133mg | 2% |
Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 0.38mg | 2% |
Sodium | 17mg | 56mg | 2% |
Potassium | 401mg | 339mg | 2% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.596mg | 0.545mg | 1% |
Iron | 1.7mg | 1.74mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 30.96g | 0g | N/A |
Magnesium | 25mg | 23mg | 0% |
Sugar | 1g | 0g | N/A |
Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 1.4µg | 0% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.249g | 0.322g | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.066mg | 0.182mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.157mg | 1.105mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.217mg | 1.259mg | 0% |
Leucine | 0.308mg | 2.201mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.273mg | 2.338mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.076mg | 0.72mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.183mg | 1.093mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.291mg | 1.372mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.113mg | 0.883mg | 0% |
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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
41%

49%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%

54%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Garlic is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 79mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Garlic contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Garlic is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.306g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Flank steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 1g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Flank steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?

Flank steak is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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