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Minestrone vs. Flank steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Minestrone and Flank steak different?

  • Flank steak is higher than Minestrone in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Iron, and Vitamin B2.
  • Flank steak covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 68% more than Minestrone.
  • Minestrone contains 5 times more Sodium than Flank steak. Minestrone contains 254mg of Sodium, while Flank steak contains 56mg.

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 Manganese +1588.9%
Contains more Calcium +42.9%
Contains more Iron +357.9%
Contains more Magnesium +666.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +813%
Contains more Potassium +160.8%
Contains less Sodium -78%
Contains more Zinc +1480.6%
Contains more Copper +60.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 15% 3% 10% 12% 34% 9% 17% 20% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 66% 17% 90% 30% 8% 134% 28% 2% 161%
Contains more Manganese +1588.9%
Contains more Calcium +42.9%
Contains more Iron +357.9%
Contains more Magnesium +666.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +813%
Contains more Potassium +160.8%
Contains less Sodium -78%
Contains more Zinc +1480.6%
Contains more Copper +60.8%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +240.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +638.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1783.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +289.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1312.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 59% 0% 0% 2% 6% 5% 8% 9% 10% 12% 0% 0%
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 C +∞%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +240.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +638.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1783.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +289.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1312.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +42.3%
Contains more Protein +1462.7%
Contains more Fats +691.3%
2% 5% 91%
Protein: 1.77 g
Fats: 1.04 g
Carbs: 4.66 g
Water: 91.33 g
Other: 1.2 g
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 +42.3%
Contains more Protein +1462.7%
Contains more Fats +691.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +42.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1043.8%
23% 30% 47%
Saturated Fat: 0.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.29 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.46 g
48% 47% 5%
Saturated Fat: 3.395 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.317 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.322 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +42.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated 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.
Minestrone Flank steak
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Minestrone Flank steak Opinion
Net carbs 4.26g 0g Minestrone
Protein 1.77g 27.66g Flank steak
Fats 1.04g 8.23g Flank steak
Carbs 4.66g 0g Minestrone
Calories 34kcal 192kcal Flank steak
Fiber 0.4g 0g Minestrone
Calcium 14mg 20mg Flank steak
Iron 0.38mg 1.74mg Flank steak
Magnesium 3mg 23mg Flank steak
Phosphorus 23mg 210mg Flank steak
Potassium 130mg 339mg Flank steak
Sodium 254mg 56mg Flank steak
Zinc 0.31mg 4.9mg Flank steak
Copper 0.051mg 0.082mg Flank steak
Manganese 0.152mg 0.009mg Minestrone
Selenium 29.4µg Flank steak
Vitamin A 970IU 0IU Minestrone
Vitamin A RAE 49µg 0µg Minestrone
Vitamin E 0.38mg Flank steak
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg Minestrone
Vitamin B1 0.022mg 0.075mg Flank steak
Vitamin B2 0.018mg 0.133mg Flank steak
Vitamin B3 0.391mg 7.363mg Flank steak
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 0.545mg Flank steak
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.579mg Flank steak
Folate 15µg 9µg Minestrone
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.63µg Flank steak
Vitamin K 1.4µg Flank steak
Tryptophan 0.013mg 0.182mg Flank steak
Threonine 0.043mg 1.105mg Flank steak
Isoleucine 0.054mg 1.259mg Flank steak
Leucine 0.098mg 2.201mg Flank steak
Lysine 0.076mg 2.338mg Flank steak
Methionine 0.018mg 0.72mg Flank steak
Phenylalanine 0.064mg 1.093mg Flank steak
Valine 0.074mg 1.372mg Flank steak
Histidine 0.03mg 0.883mg Flank steak
Cholesterol 1mg 79mg Minestrone
Saturated Fat 0.23g 3.395g Minestrone
Monounsaturated Fat 0.29g 3.317g Flank steak
Polyunsaturated fat 0.46g 0.322g Minestrone

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Minestrone 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%
Minestrone
48%
Flank steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Minestrone
54%
Flank steak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Minestrone
Minestrone is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Minestrone
Minestrone is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Minestrone
Minestrone is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.165g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flank steak
Flank steak contains less Sodium (difference - 198mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Flank steak
Flank steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flank steak
Flank steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Flank steak
Flank steak is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Minestrone - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172913/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.