Ginger vs. Flank steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between ginger and flank steak
- Ginger is richer in copper, yet flank steak is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, phosphorus, and iron.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for flank steak is 68% higher.
- Ginger contains 3 times more copper than flank steak. Ginger contains 0.226mg of copper, while flank steak contains 0.082mg.
- Ginger contains less saturated fat.
Food types used in this article are Ginger root, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +87% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +22.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +175.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -76.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2444.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +25% |
| Contains more IronIron | +190% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1341.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +517.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +4100% |
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 FolateFolate | +22.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +46.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +291.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +881.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +168.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +261.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1300% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +266% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.82 g
Fats:
0.75 g
Carbs:
17.77 g
Water:
78.89 g
Other:
0.77 g
Protein:
27.66 g
Fats:
8.23 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
64.17 g
Other:
0 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +22.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +-1383.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1419.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +997.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.203 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.154 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.154 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 | -94% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2053.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +109.1% |
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 B12 | 0µg | 1.63µg | 68% |
| Protein | 1.82g | 27.66g | 52% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 29.4µg | 52% |
| Zinc | 0.34mg | 4.9mg | 41% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.75mg | 7.363mg | 41% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.16mg | 0.579mg | 32% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 79mg | 26% |
| Phosphorus | 34mg | 210mg | 25% |
| Copper | 0.226mg | 0.082mg | 16% |
| Saturated fat | 0.203g | 3.395g | 15% |
| Choline | 28.8mg | 105.4mg | 14% |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 1.74mg | 14% |
| Fats | 0.75g | 8.23g | 12% |
| Manganese | 0.229mg | 0.009mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.034mg | 0.133mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2g | 0g | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.154g | 3.317g | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.203mg | 0.545mg | 7% |
| Carbs | 17.77g | 0g | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 0mg | 6% |
| Calories | 80kcal | 192kcal | 6% |
| Magnesium | 43mg | 23mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.025mg | 0.075mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 13mg | 56mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 415mg | 339mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.26mg | 0.38mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 1.4µg | 1% |
| Folate | 11µg | 9µg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.154g | 0.322g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 15.77g | 0g | N/A |
| Calcium | 16mg | 20mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.7g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0.182mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.036mg | 1.105mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.051mg | 1.259mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.074mg | 2.201mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.057mg | 2.338mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.013mg | 0.72mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.045mg | 1.093mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.073mg | 1.372mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.03mg | 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
9%
49%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
54%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ginger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 79mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ginger contains less Sodium (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ginger is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.192g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flank steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.7g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Flank steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Flank steak is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Flank steak is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.