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Marble cake vs. Flank steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Marble cake and Flank steak

  • Marble cake is higher in Fiber, and Phosphorus, yet Flank steak is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Vitamin B3, and Choline.
  • Flank steak covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 68% more than Marble cake.
  • The amount of Sodium in Flank steak is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Cake, pudding-type, marble, dry mix 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 Calcium +280%
Contains more Phosphorus +31%
Contains more Copper +64.6%
Contains more Manganese +1444.4%
Contains more Magnesium +27.8%
Contains more Potassium +175.6%
Contains less Sodium -89.2%
Contains more Zinc +1300%
Contains more Selenium +1030.8%
Equal in Iron - 1.74
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 23% 61% 13% 118% 11% 68% 10% 45% 19% 15%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 66% 17% 90% 30% 8% 134% 28% 2% 161%
Contains more Calcium +280%
Contains more Phosphorus +31%
Contains more Copper +64.6%
Contains more Manganese +1444.4%
Contains more Magnesium +27.8%
Contains more Potassium +175.6%
Contains less Sodium -89.2%
Contains more Zinc +1300%
Contains more Selenium +1030.8%
Equal in Iron - 1.74

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +123.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +141.3%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin K +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +376.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +467.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2216%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.133
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 17% 0% 0% 46% 30% 29% 6% 6% 27% 0% 7%
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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +123.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +141.3%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin K +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +376.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +467.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2216%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.133

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +42.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +713.5%
Contains more Water +1970%
3% 12% 80% 3% 2%
Protein: 3.4 g
Fats: 11.7 g
Carbs: 79.5 g
Water: 3.1 g
Other: 2.3 g
28% 8% 64%
Protein: 27.66 g
Fats: 8.23 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.17 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Fats +42.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +713.5%
Contains more Water +1970%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -27.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +43.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1073.6%
22% 43% 34%
Saturated Fat: 2.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.779 g
48% 47% 5%
Saturated Fat: 3.395 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.317 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.322 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -27.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +43.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1073.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Marble cake Flank steak
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Marble cake Flank steak Opinion
Net carbs 76.6g 0g Marble cake
Protein 3.4g 27.66g Flank steak
Fats 11.7g 8.23g Marble cake
Carbs 79.5g 0g Marble cake
Calories 416kcal 192kcal Marble cake
Sugar 35.71g 0g Flank steak
Fiber 2.9g 0g Marble cake
Calcium 76mg 20mg Marble cake
Iron 1.62mg 1.74mg Flank steak
Magnesium 18mg 23mg Flank steak
Phosphorus 275mg 210mg Marble cake
Potassium 123mg 339mg Flank steak
Sodium 519mg 56mg Flank steak
Zinc 0.35mg 4.9mg Flank steak
Copper 0.135mg 0.082mg Marble cake
Manganese 0.139mg 0.009mg Marble cake
Selenium 2.6µg 29.4µg Flank steak
Vitamin A 2IU 0IU Marble cake
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Marble cake
Vitamin E 0.85mg 0.38mg Marble cake
Vitamin B1 0.181mg 0.075mg Marble cake
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.133mg Flank steak
Vitamin B3 1.546mg 7.363mg Flank steak
Vitamin B5 0.096mg 0.545mg Flank steak
Vitamin B6 0.025mg 0.579mg Flank steak
Folate 36µg 9µg Marble cake
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.63µg Flank steak
Vitamin K 2.8µg 1.4µg Marble cake
Tryptophan 0.049mg 0.182mg Flank steak
Threonine 0.105mg 1.105mg Flank steak
Isoleucine 0.127mg 1.259mg Flank steak
Leucine 0.22mg 2.201mg Flank steak
Lysine 0.133mg 2.338mg Flank steak
Methionine 0.049mg 0.72mg Flank steak
Phenylalanine 0.158mg 1.093mg Flank steak
Valine 0.164mg 1.372mg Flank steak
Histidine 0.065mg 0.883mg Flank steak
Cholesterol 0mg 79mg Marble cake
Saturated Fat 2.45g 3.395g Marble cake
Monounsaturated Fat 4.75g 3.317g Marble cake
Polyunsaturated fat 3.779g 0.322g Marble cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Marble cake 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
14%
Marble cake
48%
Flank steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Marble cake
54%
Flank steak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Marble cake
Marble cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 79mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Marble cake
Marble cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.945g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marble cake
Marble cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flank steak
Flank steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 35.71g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flank steak
Flank steak contains less Sodium (difference - 463mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.
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.

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

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.