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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.
  • Flank steak has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of flank steak is 0, while the glycemic index of maple syrup is 54.

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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 31% 19% 4.1% 6% 40% 0.86% 1.6% 379% 3.3%
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 CalciumCalcium +410%
Contains less SodiumSodium -78.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +32211.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +59.9%
Contains more IronIron +1481.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +355.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +233.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +10400%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4800%
~equal in Magnesium ~23mg

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% 0% 17% 293% 1.5% 2.2% 0.46% 0% 0% 0% 0.87%
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 B2Vitamin B2 +854.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +8990.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1413.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +28850%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +6487.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +-883.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +69050%
Contains more FatsFats +13616.7%
Contains more WaterWater +98.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 31% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.007 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.017 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 -99.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +30054.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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 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 minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Maple syrup Flank steak DV% diff.
Manganese 2.908mg 0.009mg 126%
Vitamin B2 1.27mg 0.133mg 87%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.63µg 68%
Protein 0.04g 27.66g 55%
Selenium 0.6µg 29.4µg 52%
Vitamin B3 0.081mg 7.363mg 46%
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.579mg 44%
Zinc 1.47mg 4.9mg 31%
Phosphorus 2mg 210mg 30%
Cholesterol 0mg 79mg 26%
Carbs 67.04g 0g 22%
Iron 0.11mg 1.74mg 20%
Choline 1.6mg 105.4mg 19%
Saturated fat 0.007g 3.395g 15%
Fats 0.06g 8.23g 13%
Vitamin B5 0.036mg 0.545mg 10%
Calcium 102mg 20mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 0.011g 3.317g 8%
Copper 0.018mg 0.082mg 7%
Potassium 212mg 339mg 4%
Calories 260kcal 192kcal 3%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.38mg 3%
Sodium 12mg 56mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 0.322g 2%
Folate 0µg 9µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.075mg 1%
Fructose 0.52g 1%
Vitamin K 0µg 1.4µg 1%
Net carbs 67.04g 0g N/A
Magnesium 21mg 23mg 0%
Sugar 60.46g 0g N/A
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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is better in case of low diet
Maple syrup 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%
Maple syrup
49%
Flank steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Maple syrup
54%
Flank steak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 79mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 44mg)
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.