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Maple syrup vs. Flank steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Maple syrup and Flank steak

  • Maple syrup has more Manganese, and Vitamin B2, while Flank steak has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Phosphorus, and Iron.
  • Maple syrup's daily need coverage for Manganese is 126% higher.
  • Flank steak contains 10 times less Vitamin B2 than Maple syrup. Maple syrup contains 1.27mg of Vitamin B2, while Flank steak contains 0.133mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Syrups, maple 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.
Contains more Calcium +410%
Contains less Sodium -78.6%
Contains more Manganese +32211.1%
Contains more Iron +1481.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +10400%
Contains more Potassium +59.9%
Contains more Zinc +233.3%
Contains more Copper +355.6%
Contains more Selenium +4800%
Equal in Magnesium - 23
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 31% 5% 15% 1% 19% 2% 41% 6% 380% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 66% 17% 90% 30% 8% 134% 28% 2% 161%
Contains more Calcium +410%
Contains less Sodium -78.6%
Contains more Manganese +32211.1%
Contains more Iron +1481.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +10400%
Contains more Potassium +59.9%
Contains more Zinc +233.3%
Contains more Copper +355.6%
Contains more Selenium +4800%
Equal in Magnesium - 23

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B2 +854.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +8990.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1413.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28850%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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% 17% 294% 2% 3% 1% 0% 0% 0%
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 B2 +854.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +8990.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1413.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28850%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +69050%
Contains more Fats +13616.7%
Contains more Water +98.1%
67% 32%
Protein: 0.04 g
Fats: 0.06 g
Carbs: 67.04 g
Water: 32.39 g
Other: 0.47 g
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 +69050%
Contains more Fats +13616.7%
Contains more Water +98.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +30054.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1794.1%
20% 31% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.007 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.017 g
48% 47% 5%
Saturated Fat: 3.395 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.317 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.322 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +30054.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1794.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Maple syrup 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 Maple syrup Flank steak Opinion
Net carbs 67.04g 0g Maple syrup
Protein 0.04g 27.66g Flank steak
Fats 0.06g 8.23g Flank steak
Carbs 67.04g 0g Maple syrup
Calories 260kcal 192kcal Maple syrup
Fructose 0.52g Maple syrup
Sugar 60.46g 0g Flank steak
Calcium 102mg 20mg Maple syrup
Iron 0.11mg 1.74mg Flank steak
Magnesium 21mg 23mg Flank steak
Phosphorus 2mg 210mg Flank steak
Potassium 212mg 339mg Flank steak
Sodium 12mg 56mg Maple syrup
Zinc 1.47mg 4.9mg Flank steak
Copper 0.018mg 0.082mg Flank steak
Manganese 2.908mg 0.009mg Maple syrup
Selenium 0.6µg 29.4µg Flank steak
Vitamin E 0mg 0.38mg Flank steak
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.075mg Flank steak
Vitamin B2 1.27mg 0.133mg Maple syrup
Vitamin B3 0.081mg 7.363mg Flank steak
Vitamin B5 0.036mg 0.545mg Flank steak
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 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 Maple syrup
Saturated Fat 0.007g 3.395g Maple syrup
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 3.317g Flank steak
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 0.322g Flank steak

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Maple syrup 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
26%
Maple syrup
48%
Flank steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Maple syrup
54%
Flank steak

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 79mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.388g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flank steak
Flank steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 60.46g)
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 - $4)
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. Maple syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169661/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.