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Paprika vs. Flank steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Paprika and Flank steak?

  • Paprika is richer in Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin E , Fiber, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Copper, Manganese, and Vitamin K, while Flank steak is higher in Vitamin B12.
  • Paprika's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 274% higher.

We used Spices, paprika and Beef, flank, steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, broiled types in this comparison.

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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 Calcium +1045%
Contains more Iron +1114.9%
Contains more Magnesium +673.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +49.5%
Contains more Potassium +572.6%
Contains more Copper +769.5%
Contains more Manganese +17566.7%
Contains less Sodium -17.6%
Contains more Zinc +13.2%
Contains more Selenium +366.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 69% 793% 128% 135% 202% 9% 119% 238% 208% 35%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 66% 17% 90% 30% 8% 134% 28% 2% 161%
Contains more Calcium +1045%
Contains more Iron +1114.9%
Contains more Magnesium +673.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +49.5%
Contains more Potassium +572.6%
Contains more Copper +769.5%
Contains more Manganese +17566.7%
Contains less Sodium -17.6%
Contains more Zinc +13.2%
Contains more Selenium +366.7%

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.
Paprika
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +7557.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +340%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +824.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +36.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +360.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +269.8%
Contains more Folate +444.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +5635.7%
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 2956% 583% 0% 3% 83% 284% 189% 151% 495% 37% 0% 201%
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 E +7557.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +340%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +824.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +36.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +360.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +269.8%
Contains more Folate +444.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +5635.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +56.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +95.6%
Contains more Water +470.9%
14% 13% 54% 11% 8%
Protein: 14.14 g
Fats: 12.89 g
Carbs: 53.99 g
Water: 11.24 g
Other: 7.74 g
28% 8% 64%
Protein: 27.66 g
Fats: 8.23 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.17 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Fats +56.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +95.6%
Contains more Water +470.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -37%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2311.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +95.7%
18% 15% 67%
Saturated Fat: 2.14 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.695 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.766 g
48% 47% 5%
Saturated Fat: 3.395 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.317 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.322 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -37%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2311.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +95.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Paprika Flank steak Opinion
Net carbs 19.09g 0g Paprika
Protein 14.14g 27.66g Flank steak
Fats 12.89g 8.23g Paprika
Carbs 53.99g 0g Paprika
Calories 282kcal 192kcal Paprika
Fructose 6.71g Paprika
Sugar 10.34g 0g Flank steak
Fiber 34.9g 0g Paprika
Calcium 229mg 20mg Paprika
Iron 21.14mg 1.74mg Paprika
Magnesium 178mg 23mg Paprika
Phosphorus 314mg 210mg Paprika
Potassium 2280mg 339mg Paprika
Sodium 68mg 56mg Flank steak
Zinc 4.33mg 4.9mg Flank steak
Copper 0.713mg 0.082mg Paprika
Manganese 1.59mg 0.009mg Paprika
Selenium 6.3µg 29.4µg Flank steak
Vitamin A 49254IU 0IU Paprika
Vitamin A RAE 2463µg 0µg Paprika
Vitamin E 29.1mg 0.38mg Paprika
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0mg Paprika
Vitamin B1 0.33mg 0.075mg Paprika
Vitamin B2 1.23mg 0.133mg Paprika
Vitamin B3 10.06mg 7.363mg Paprika
Vitamin B5 2.51mg 0.545mg Paprika
Vitamin B6 2.141mg 0.579mg Paprika
Folate 49µg 9µg Paprika
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.63µg Flank steak
Vitamin K 80.3µg 1.4µg Paprika
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0.182mg Flank steak
Threonine 0.49mg 1.105mg Flank steak
Isoleucine 0.57mg 1.259mg Flank steak
Leucine 0.92mg 2.201mg Flank steak
Lysine 0.69mg 2.338mg Flank steak
Methionine 0.2mg 0.72mg Flank steak
Phenylalanine 0.61mg 1.093mg Flank steak
Valine 0.75mg 1.372mg Flank steak
Histidine 0.25mg 0.883mg Flank steak
Cholesterol 0mg 79mg Paprika
Saturated Fat 2.14g 3.395g Paprika
Monounsaturated Fat 1.695g 3.317g Flank steak
Polyunsaturated fat 7.766g 0.322g Paprika
Omega-3 - ALA 0.453g Paprika

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Paprika Flank steak
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
415%
Paprika
48%
Flank steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
193%
Paprika
54%
Flank steak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 79mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.255g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Paprika
Paprika is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Paprika
Paprika is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flank steak
Flank steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.34g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flank steak
Flank steak contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Flank steak
Flank steak is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

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. Paprika - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171329/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.