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Sugar vs. Flank steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Sugar and Flank steak

  • Sugar has less Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Phosphorus, Iron, and Choline than Flank steak.
  • Flank steak covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 68% more than Sugar.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Sugars, granulated 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.
Sugar
Sugar
1
:
9
Flank steak
Flank steak
Contains less Sodium -98.2%
Contains more Calcium +1900%
Contains more Iron +3380%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +16850%
Contains more Zinc +48900%
Contains more Copper +1071.4%
Contains more Manganese +125%
Contains more Selenium +4800%
Sugar
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 2% 0% 0% 1% 1% 1% 3% 1% 4%
Flank steak
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 66% 17% 90% 30% 8% 134% 28% 2% 161%
Contains less Sodium -98.2%
Contains more Calcium +1900%
Contains more Iron +3380%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +16850%
Contains more Zinc +48900%
Contains more Copper +1071.4%
Contains more Manganese +125%
Contains more Selenium +4800%

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.
Sugar
Sugar
1
:
9
Flank steak
Flank steak
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +600%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Sugar
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 5% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Flank steak
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 E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +600%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sugar
Sugar
2
:
3
Flank steak
Flank steak
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +320750%
Sugar
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 99.98 g
Water: 0.02 g
Other: 0 g
Flank steak
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 Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +320750%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sugar Flank steak Opinion
Net carbs 99.98g 0g Sugar
Protein 0g 27.66g Flank steak
Fats 0g 8.23g Flank steak
Carbs 99.98g 0g Sugar
Calories 387kcal 192kcal Sugar
Sugar 99.8g 0g Flank steak
Calcium 1mg 20mg Flank steak
Iron 0.05mg 1.74mg Flank steak
Magnesium 0mg 23mg Flank steak
Phosphorus 0mg 210mg Flank steak
Potassium 2mg 339mg Flank steak
Sodium 1mg 56mg Sugar
Zinc 0.01mg 4.9mg Flank steak
Copper 0.007mg 0.082mg Flank steak
Manganese 0.004mg 0.009mg Flank steak
Selenium 0.6µg 29.4µg Flank steak
Vitamin E 0mg 0.38mg Flank steak
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.075mg Flank steak
Vitamin B2 0.019mg 0.133mg Flank steak
Vitamin B3 0mg 7.363mg Flank steak
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.545mg Flank steak
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.579mg Flank steak
Folate 0µg 9µg Flank steak
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.63µg Flank steak
Vitamin K 0µg 1.4µg Flank steak
Tryptophan 0.182mg Flank steak
Threonine 1.105mg Flank steak
Isoleucine 1.259mg Flank steak
Leucine 2.201mg Flank steak
Lysine 2.338mg Flank steak
Methionine 0.72mg Flank steak
Phenylalanine 1.093mg Flank steak
Valine 1.372mg Flank steak
Histidine 0.883mg Flank steak
Cholesterol 0mg 79mg Sugar
Saturated Fat 0g 3.395g Sugar
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 3.317g Flank steak
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.322g Flank steak

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sugar 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
0%
Sugar
48%
Flank steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Sugar
54%
Flank steak

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sugar
Sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar
Sugar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 79mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sugar
Sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.395g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flank steak
Flank steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 99.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Flank steak
Flank steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food is cheaper?
Flank steak
Flank steak is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
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

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. Sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169655/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.