Mars vs. Flank steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between mars and flank steak
- Mars has more fiber and calcium; however, flank steak is richer in iron.
- Mars covers your daily saturated fat needs 41% more than flank steak.
- Flank steak contains less sugar.
- Mars has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of mars is 62, while the glycemic index of flank steak is 0.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies 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 | +350% |
| Contains more IronIron | +102.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -58.8% |
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 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.28 g
Fats:
19.32 g
Carbs:
72.4 g
Water:
1.7 g
Other:
2.3 g
Protein:
27.66 g
Fats:
8.23 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
64.17 g
Other:
0 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +134.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +-3933.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +546.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +3674.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
11.651 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0 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 | -70.9% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.63µg | 68% | |
| Selenium | 29.4µg | 53% | |
| Protein | 4.28g | 27.66g | 47% |
| Vitamin B3 | 7.363mg | 46% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.579mg | 45% | |
| Zinc | 4.9mg | 45% | |
| Saturated fat | 11.651g | 3.395g | 38% |
| Phosphorus | 210mg | 30% | |
| Carbs | 72.4g | 0g | 24% |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 79mg | 22% |
| Choline | 105.4mg | 19% | |
| Fats | 19.32g | 8.23g | 17% |
| Calories | 475kcal | 192kcal | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.545mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 0.86mg | 1.74mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.133mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 339mg | 10% | |
| Copper | 0.082mg | 9% | |
| Fiber | 2g | 0g | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.317g | 8% | |
| Calcium | 90mg | 20mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.075mg | 6% | |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 5% | |
| Sodium | 136mg | 56mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.38mg | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.322g | 2% | |
| Folate | 9µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin K | 1.4µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 70.4g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 58.94g | 0g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.131g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.182mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.105mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.259mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 2.201mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.338mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.72mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.093mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.372mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 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
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49%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
54%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mars is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flank steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 58.94g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flank steak contains less Sodium (difference - 80mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Flank steak is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.256g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Flank steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is cheaper?
Flank steak is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flank steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Flank steak is relatively richer in vitamins