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Semolina vs. Flank steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between semolina and flank steak

  • Semolina is richer in manganese, copper, and vitamin B1, yet flank steak is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, vitamin B3, and iron.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for flank steak is 68% higher.
  • Semolina contains 115 times more manganese than flank steak. Semolina contains 1.035mg of manganese, while flank steak contains 0.009mg.
  • Semolina contains less saturated fat.
  • Flank steak has a lower glycemic index than semolina.

Food types used in this article are Rice, white, long-grain, parboiled, unenriched, dry 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 19% 21% 15% 28% 95% 28% 66% 0.26% 135% 109%
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 more MagnesiumMagnesium +17.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +255%
Contains more CopperCopper +246.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +11400%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +94.8%
Contains more IronIron +135.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +380.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +37.3%
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.
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% 0.6% 0% 56% 12% 95% 40% 104% 0% 0.25% 6% 0%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +198.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +23.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +166%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +45.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +28.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1300%
Contains more FolateFolate +12.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 81% 10%
Protein: 7.51 g
Fats: 1.03 g
Carbs: 80.89 g
Water: 9.86 g
Other: 0.71 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 OtherOther +-1283.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +268.3%
Contains more FatsFats +699%
Contains more WaterWater +550.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
34% 30% 37%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.294 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.258 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.322 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 -91.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1185.7%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.322g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Semolina Flank steak DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.63µg 68%
Manganese 1.035mg 0.009mg 45%
Protein 7.51g 27.66g 40%
Zinc 1.02mg 4.9mg 35%
Starch 68.29g 28%
Carbs 80.89g 0g 27%
Cholesterol 0mg 79mg 26%
Copper 0.284mg 0.082mg 22%
Choline 105.4mg 19%
Selenium 19.9µg 29.4µg 17%
Vitamin B3 5.048mg 7.363mg 14%
Saturated fat 0.294g 3.395g 14%
Iron 0.74mg 1.74mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.224mg 0.075mg 12%
Fats 1.03g 8.23g 11%
Vitamin B6 0.452mg 0.579mg 10%
Calories 374kcal 192kcal 9%
Phosphorus 153mg 210mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 0.258g 3.317g 8%
Fiber 1.8g 0g 7%
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.133mg 6%
Potassium 174mg 339mg 5%
Calcium 71mg 20mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.672mg 0.545mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.03mg 0.38mg 2%
Sodium 2mg 56mg 2%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 1.4µg 1%
Magnesium 27mg 23mg 1%
Net carbs 79.09g 0g N/A
Sugar 0.33g 0g N/A
Folate 8µg 9µg 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.322g 0.322g 0%
Tryptophan 0.103mg 0.182mg 0%
Threonine 0.271mg 1.105mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.339mg 1.259mg 0%
Leucine 0.656mg 2.201mg 0%
Lysine 0.215mg 2.338mg 0%
Methionine 0.183mg 0.72mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.398mg 1.093mg 0%
Valine 0.47mg 1.372mg 0%
Histidine 0.185mg 0.883mg 0%
Fructose 0.02g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Semolina 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
24%
Semolina
49%
Flank steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Semolina
54%
Flank steak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Semolina
Semolina is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 79mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Semolina
Semolina contains less Sodium (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Semolina
Semolina is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.101g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flank steak
Flank steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.33g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Flank steak
Flank steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is cheaper?
Flank steak
Flank steak is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Flank steak
Flank steak is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Semolina - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169758/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.