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Orange juice vs. Flank steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between orange juice and flank steak

  • Orange juice is richer in vitamin C, yet flank steak is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, phosphorus, iron, and choline.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for flank steak is 68% higher.
  • Flank steak has a lower glycemic index than orange juice.

Food types used in this article are Orange juice, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 3.3% 18% 7.5% 15% 1.4% 7.3% 0.13% 1.8% 0.55%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 6% 30% 65% 27% 134% 90% 7.3% 1.2% 160%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +55.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +109.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +81.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +69.5%
Contains more IronIron +770%
Contains more CopperCopper +86.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +9700%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1135.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +29300%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 167% 3.3% 0.8% 0% 23% 6.9% 7.5% 11% 9.2% 0% 0.25% 23% 3.4%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 7.6% 0% 19% 31% 138% 33% 134% 204% 3.5% 6.8% 57%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +20%
Contains more FolateFolate +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +850%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +343.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1740.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +186.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1347.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1300%
Contains more CholineCholine +1600%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 88%
Protein: 0.7 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 10.4 g
Water: 88.3 g
Other: 0.4 g
28% 8% 64%
Protein: 27.66 g
Fats: 8.23 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.17 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +37.6%
Contains more OtherOther +-766.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +3851.4%
Contains more FatsFats +4015%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 36% 40%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.024 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.04 g
48% 47% 5%
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 -99.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +9113.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +705%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Orange juice Flank steak DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.63µg 68%
Vitamin C 50mg 0mg 56%
Protein 0.7g 27.66g 54%
Selenium 0.1µg 29.4µg 53%
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 7.363mg 44%
Zinc 0.05mg 4.9mg 44%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.579mg 41%
Phosphorus 17mg 210mg 28%
Cholesterol 0mg 79mg 26%
Iron 0.2mg 1.74mg 19%
Choline 6.2mg 105.4mg 18%
Saturated fat 0.024g 3.395g 15%
Fats 0.2g 8.23g 12%
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.133mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 0.036g 3.317g 8%
Vitamin B5 0.19mg 0.545mg 7%
Calories 45kcal 192kcal 7%
Folate 30µg 9µg 5%
Potassium 200mg 339mg 4%
Copper 0.044mg 0.082mg 4%
Magnesium 11mg 23mg 3%
Carbs 10.4g 0g 3%
Vitamin E 0.04mg 0.38mg 2%
Sodium 1mg 56mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.04g 0.322g 2%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 1.4µg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.075mg 1%
Vitamin A 10µg 0µg 1%
Fiber 0.2g 0g 1%
Calcium 11mg 20mg 1%
Net carbs 10.2g 0g N/A
Sugar 8.4g 0g N/A
Manganese 0.014mg 0.009mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.002mg 0.182mg 0%
Threonine 0.008mg 1.105mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.008mg 1.259mg 0%
Leucine 0.013mg 2.201mg 0%
Lysine 0.009mg 2.338mg 0%
Methionine 0.003mg 0.72mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.009mg 1.093mg 0%
Valine 0.011mg 1.372mg 0%
Histidine 0.003mg 0.883mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Orange juice Flank steak
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
20%
Orange juice
49%
Flank steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Orange juice
54%
Flank steak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Orange juice
Orange juice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 79mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Orange juice
Orange juice contains less Sodium (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Orange juice
Orange juice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.371g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flank steak
Flank steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.4g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Flank steak
Flank steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flank steak
Flank steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Orange juice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169098/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.