Pizza vs. Flank steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between pizza and flank steak?
- Pizza is higher in vitamin B1, folate, and calcium; however, flank steak is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B6, zinc, vitamin B3, and selenium.
- Flank steak's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 50% more.
- Flank steak contains 11 times less sodium than pizza. Pizza contains 598mg of sodium, while flank steak contains 56mg.
- Flank steak has a lower glycemic index (0) than pizza (60).
We used Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust and Beef, flank, steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, broiled types 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 CalciumCalcium | +840% |
| Contains more IronIron | +42.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +28% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3900% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +97.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +265.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +47.7% |
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 Vitamin EVitamin E | +118.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +420% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +46.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +378.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +933.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +92.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +623.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +288.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +542.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
11.39 g
Fats:
9.69 g
Carbs:
33.33 g
Water:
43.17 g
Other:
2.42 g
Protein:
27.66 g
Fats:
8.23 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
64.17 g
Other:
0 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +17.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +-4133.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +142.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +48.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.465 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.608 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.681 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.395 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.317 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.322 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +422% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -24% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +27.2% |
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 | 0.42µg | 1.63µg | 50% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08mg | 0.579mg | 38% |
| Protein | 11.39g | 27.66g | 33% |
| Zinc | 1.34mg | 4.9mg | 32% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.39mg | 0.075mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 598mg | 56mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.825mg | 7.363mg | 22% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 79mg | 21% |
| Folate | 93µg | 9µg | 21% |
| Selenium | 19.9µg | 29.4µg | 17% |
| Calcium | 188mg | 20mg | 17% |
| Choline | 16.4mg | 105.4mg | 16% |
| Manganese | 0.36mg | 0.009mg | 15% |
| Carbs | 33.33g | 0g | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.545mg | 11% | |
| Starch | 26.95g | 11% | |
| Fiber | 2.3g | 0g | 9% |
| Iron | 2.48mg | 1.74mg | 9% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.681g | 0.322g | 9% |
| Vitamin A | 69µg | 0µg | 8% |
| Potassium | 172mg | 339mg | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 4.465g | 3.395g | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.195mg | 0.133mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 6.7µg | 1.4µg | 4% |
| Calories | 266kcal | 192kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.83mg | 0.38mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.105mg | 0.082mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 1.4mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.608g | 3.317g | 2% |
| Fats | 9.69g | 8.23g | 2% |
| Fructose | 1g | 1% | |
| Phosphorus | 216mg | 210mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 31.03g | 0g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 24mg | 23mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 3.58g | 0g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.241g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.182mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.41mg | 1.105mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.564mg | 1.259mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.139mg | 2.201mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.77mg | 2.338mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.264mg | 0.72mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.664mg | 1.093mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.72mg | 1.372mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.355mg | 0.883mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.004g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.175g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.004g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.367g | N/A |
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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
33%
49%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
54%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pizza is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pizza is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 62mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flank steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.58g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flank steak contains less Sodium (difference - 542mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Flank steak is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.07g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Flank steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
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.