Minestrone vs. Flank steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are minestrone and flank steak different?
- Minestrone is richer in vitamin A, while flank steak is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B3, zinc, vitamin B6, phosphorus, iron, and vitamin B2.
- Flank steak covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 68% more than minestrone.
- Minestrone is lower in saturated fat.
- Minestrone has a higher glycemic index (47) than flank steak (0).
Soup, minestrone, canned, prepared with equal volume water and Beef, flank, steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, broiled types were used in this article.
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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 ManganeseManganese | +1588.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +666.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +42.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +160.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +357.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +60.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1480.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +813% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -78% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +240.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +638.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1783.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +289.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1312.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.77 g
Fats:
1.04 g
Carbs:
4.66 g
Water:
91.33 g
Other:
1.2 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 | +42.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +-2100% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1462.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +691.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.23 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.29 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.46 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 | -93.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +42.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1043.8% |
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% |
| Selenium | 29.4µg | 53% | |
| Protein | 1.77g | 27.66g | 52% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.391mg | 7.363mg | 44% |
| Zinc | 0.31mg | 4.9mg | 42% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.041mg | 0.579mg | 41% |
| Phosphorus | 23mg | 210mg | 27% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 79mg | 26% |
| Choline | 105.4mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 0.38mg | 1.74mg | 17% |
| Saturated fat | 0.23g | 3.395g | 14% |
| Fats | 1.04g | 8.23g | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.018mg | 0.133mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 254mg | 56mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.14mg | 0.545mg | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.29g | 3.317g | 8% |
| Calories | 34kcal | 192kcal | 8% |
| Potassium | 130mg | 339mg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.152mg | 0.009mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 3mg | 23mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 49µg | 0µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.022mg | 0.075mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.38mg | 3% | |
| Copper | 0.051mg | 0.082mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 4.66g | 0g | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 0g | 2% |
| Folate | 15µg | 9µg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.46g | 0.322g | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.4µg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 14mg | 20mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 4.26g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.013mg | 0.182mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.043mg | 1.105mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.054mg | 1.259mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.098mg | 2.201mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.076mg | 2.338mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.018mg | 0.72mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.064mg | 1.093mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.074mg | 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
5%
49%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
54%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Minestrone is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Minestrone is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Minestrone is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.165g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flank steak contains less Sodium (difference - 198mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Flank steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
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
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)