Sweet and sour vs. Flank steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are sweet and sour and flank steak different?
- Sweet and sour is richer in manganese, while flank steak is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, zinc, vitamin B6, phosphorus, iron, and choline.
- Flank steak covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 68% more than sweet and sour.
- Sweet and sour contains 85 times more manganese than flank steak. Sweet and sour contains 0.761mg of manganese, while flank steak contains 0.009mg.
- Sweet and sour has a higher glycemic index (70) than flank steak (0).
Sauce, sweet and sour, ready-to-serve and Beef, flank, steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, broiled types were used 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 ManganeseManganese | +8355.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +187.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +100% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +242.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +728.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +5344.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +2900% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -84.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +7250% |
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 | +3700% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +56.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +600% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +3837.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +486% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +992.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +600% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +12.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +4291.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.27 g
Fats:
0.02 g
Carbs:
38.22 g
Water:
60.27 g
Other:
1.22 g
Protein:
27.66 g
Fats:
8.23 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
64.17 g
Other:
0 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +-2133.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +10144.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +41050% |
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Water
~64.17g
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 | 0µg | 1.63µg | 68% |
| Protein | 0.27g | 27.66g | 55% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 29.4µg | 53% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.187mg | 7.363mg | 45% |
| Zinc | 0.09mg | 4.9mg | 44% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.053mg | 0.579mg | 40% |
| Manganese | 0.761mg | 0.009mg | 33% |
| Phosphorus | 7mg | 210mg | 29% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 79mg | 26% |
| Choline | 2.4mg | 105.4mg | 19% |
| Iron | 0.21mg | 1.74mg | 19% |
| Saturated fat | 0g | 3.395g | 15% |
| Sodium | 371mg | 56mg | 14% |
| Carbs | 38.22g | 0g | 13% |
| Fats | 0.02g | 8.23g | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 8.7mg | 0mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.093mg | 0.545mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.019mg | 0.133mg | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0g | 3.317g | 8% |
| Potassium | 99mg | 339mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 23mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0g | 0.322g | 2% |
| Calories | 150kcal | 192kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.048mg | 0.075mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0.38mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 1.4µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 20mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 38.12g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 18.75g | 0g | N/A |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0g | 0% |
| Copper | 0.079mg | 0.082mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Folate | 8µg | 9µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.182mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.105mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.259mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 2.201mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.338mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.72mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.093mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.372mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.883mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
6%
49%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
54%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sweet and sour is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 79mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sweet and sour is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.395g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flank steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flank steak contains less Sodium (difference - 315mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Flank steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flank steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Flank steak is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)