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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 from 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.
Ginger
Ginger
5
:
5
Flank steak
Flank steak
Contains more Magnesium +87%
Contains more Potassium +22.4%
Contains less Sodium -76.8%
Contains more Copper +175.6%
Contains more Manganese +2444.4%
Contains more Calcium +25%
Contains more Iron +190%
Contains more Phosphorus +517.6%
Contains more Zinc +1341.2%
Contains more Selenium +4100%
Ginger
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 23% 31% 15% 37% 2% 10% 76% 30% 4%
Flank steak
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 66% 17% 90% 30% 8% 134% 28% 2% 161%
Contains more Magnesium +87%
Contains more Potassium +22.4%
Contains less Sodium -76.8%
Contains more Copper +175.6%
Contains more Manganese +2444.4%
Contains more Calcium +25%
Contains more Iron +190%
Contains more Phosphorus +517.6%
Contains more Zinc +1341.2%
Contains more Selenium +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.
Ginger
Ginger
3
:
8
Flank steak
Flank steak
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +46.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +291.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +881.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +168.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +261.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1300%
Ginger
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 6% 0% 17% 7% 8% 15% 13% 37% 9% 0% 1%
Flank steak
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 8% 0% 0% 19% 31% 139% 33% 134% 7% 204% 4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +46.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +291.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +881.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +168.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +261.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1300%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ginger
Ginger
3
:
2
Flank steak
Flank steak
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +22.9%
Contains more Protein +1419.8%
Contains more Fats +997.3%
Ginger
2% 18% 79%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 0.75 g
Carbs: 17.77 g
Water: 78.89 g
Other: 0.77 g
Flank steak
28% 8% 64%
Protein: 27.66 g
Fats: 8.23 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.17 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +22.9%
Contains more Protein +1419.8%
Contains more Fats +997.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ginger
Ginger
1
:
2
Flank steak
Flank steak
Contains less Saturated Fat -94%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2053.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +109.1%
Ginger
40% 30% 30%
Saturated Fat: 0.203 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.154 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.154 g
Flank steak
48% 47% 5%
Saturated Fat: 3.395 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.317 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.322 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -94%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2053.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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.
Ginger Flank steak
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ginger Flank steak Opinion
Net carbs 15.77g 0g Ginger
Protein 1.82g 27.66g Flank steak
Fats 0.75g 8.23g Flank steak
Carbs 17.77g 0g Ginger
Calories 80kcal 192kcal Flank steak
Sugar 1.7g 0g Flank steak
Fiber 2g 0g Ginger
Calcium 16mg 20mg Flank steak
Iron 0.6mg 1.74mg Flank steak
Magnesium 43mg 23mg Ginger
Phosphorus 34mg 210mg Flank steak
Potassium 415mg 339mg Ginger
Sodium 13mg 56mg Ginger
Zinc 0.34mg 4.9mg Flank steak
Copper 0.226mg 0.082mg Ginger
Manganese 0.229mg 0.009mg Ginger
Selenium 0.7µg 29.4µg Flank steak
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.38mg Flank steak
Vitamin C 5mg 0mg Ginger
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.075mg Flank steak
Vitamin B2 0.034mg 0.133mg Flank steak
Vitamin B3 0.75mg 7.363mg Flank steak
Vitamin B5 0.203mg 0.545mg Flank steak
Vitamin B6 0.16mg 0.579mg Flank steak
Folate 11µg 9µg Ginger
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.63µg Flank steak
Vitamin K 0.1µg 1.4µg Flank steak
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.182mg Flank steak
Threonine 0.036mg 1.105mg Flank steak
Isoleucine 0.051mg 1.259mg Flank steak
Leucine 0.074mg 2.201mg Flank steak
Lysine 0.057mg 2.338mg Flank steak
Methionine 0.013mg 0.72mg Flank steak
Phenylalanine 0.045mg 1.093mg Flank steak
Valine 0.073mg 1.372mg Flank steak
Histidine 0.03mg 0.883mg Flank steak
Cholesterol 0mg 79mg Ginger
Saturated Fat 0.203g 3.395g Ginger
Monounsaturated Fat 0.154g 3.317g Flank steak
Polyunsaturated fat 0.154g 0.322g Flank steak

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Ginger Flank steak
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
9%
Ginger
48%
Flank steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Ginger
54%
Flank steak

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Ginger
Ginger contains less Sodium (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 79mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.192g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flank steak
Flank steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.7g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Flank steak
Flank steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Flank steak
Flank steak is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Flank steak
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.

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. Ginger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169231/nutrients
  2. Flank steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168733/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.