Beef vs. Ground beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Beef and Ground beef
- Beef has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Selenium, Vitamin B3, and Iron, however, Ground beef has more Zinc.
- Beef's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 72% more.
- Beef has 2 times more Vitamin B2 than Ground beef. Beef has 0.4mg of Vitamin B2, while Ground beef has 0.171mg.
- Beef is lower in Saturated Fat.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Beef, loin, tenderloin roast, separable lean only, boneless, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, roasted and Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked.
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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.
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Iron
+33.9%
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Phosphorus
+56%
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Potassium
+46.1%
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Sodium
-26%
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Copper
+22.8%
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Selenium
+33%
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Calcium
+153.8%
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Magnesium
+21.4%
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Zinc
+57.8%
Equal in Manganese - 0.009
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Iron
+33.9%
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Phosphorus
+56%
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Potassium
+46.1%
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Sodium
-26%
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Copper
+22.8%
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Selenium
+33%
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Calcium
+153.8%
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Magnesium
+21.4%
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Zinc
+57.8%
Equal in Manganese - 0.009
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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Vitamin E
+108.3%
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Vitamin D
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+45.1%
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Vitamin B2
+133.9%
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Vitamin B3
+43.1%
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Vitamin B6
+115.1%
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Vitamin B12
+69.1%
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Vitamin A
+50%
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Vitamin K
+81.3%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.512
Equal in Folate - 7
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Vitamin E
+108.3%
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Vitamin D
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+45.1%
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Vitamin B2
+133.9%
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Vitamin B3
+43.1%
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Vitamin B6
+115.1%
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Vitamin B12
+69.1%
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Vitamin A
+50%
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Vitamin K
+81.3%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.512
Equal in Folate - 7
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+15.4%
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Water
+12.6%
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Fats
+135%
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+1095%
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27.55 g
Fats:
6.54 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
65.71 g
Other:
0.2 g
Protein:
23.87 g
Fats:
15.37 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
58.37 g
Other:
2.39 g
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Protein
+15.4%
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Water
+12.6%
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Fats
+135%
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+1095%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-57.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+30.4%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+167.8%
Saturated Fat:
2.595 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
2.734 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.532 g
Saturated Fat:
6.073 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.408 g
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Saturated Fat
-57.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+30.4%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+167.8%
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 27.55g | 23.87g |
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| Fats | 6.54g | 15.37g |
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| Calories | 169kcal | 241kcal |
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| Calcium | 13mg | 33mg |
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| Iron | 3.04mg | 2.27mg |
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| Magnesium | 14mg | 17mg |
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| Phosphorus | 259mg | 166mg |
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| Potassium | 352mg | 241mg |
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| Sodium | 54mg | 73mg |
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| Zinc | 3.7mg | 5.84mg |
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| Copper | 0.097mg | 0.079mg |
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| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0.009mg | |
| Selenium | 25.4µg | 19.1µg |
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| Vitamin A | 6IU | 9IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 2µg | 3µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 0.12mg |
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| Vitamin D | 3IU | 2IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.074mg | 0.051mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.4mg | 0.171mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.76mg | 4.026mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.481mg | 0.512mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.669mg | 0.311mg |
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| Folate | 7µg | 7µg | |
| Vitamin B12 | 4.21µg | 2.49µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 2.9µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.359mg | 0.121mg |
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| Threonine | 1.534mg | 0.923mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.52mg | 1.055mg |
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| Leucine | 2.833mg | 1.861mg |
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| Lysine | 3.178mg | 1.976mg |
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| Methionine | 0.871mg | 0.614mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.299mg | 0.931mg |
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| Valine | 1.603mg | 1.172mg |
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| Histidine | 1.244mg | 0.775mg |
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| Cholesterol | 85mg | 88mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.375g | 1.173g |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.595g | 6.073g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.002g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.011g | 0g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.734g | 7.322g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.532g | 0.408g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.349g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.013g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.017g |
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
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| 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
79%
46%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.478g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.