Goat vs. Beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Goat and Beef?
- Goat is richer in Copper, Vitamin B2, Zinc, and Iron, while Beef is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus.
- Beef's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 126% higher.
- Beef has 3 times less Copper than Goat. Goat has 0.303mg of Copper, while Beef has 0.097mg.
- Goat is lower in Saturated Fat.
We used Game meat, goat, cooked, roasted and Beef, loin, tenderloin roast, separable lean only, boneless, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, roasted types in this comparison.
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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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Calcium
+30.8%
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Iron
+22.7%
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Potassium
+15.1%
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Zinc
+42.4%
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Copper
+212.4%
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Manganese
+366.7%
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Magnesium
+∞%
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Phosphorus
+28.9%
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Sodium
-37.2%
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Selenium
+115.3%
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Calcium
+30.8%
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Iron
+22.7%
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Potassium
+15.1%
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Zinc
+42.4%
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Copper
+212.4%
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Manganese
+366.7%
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Magnesium
+∞%
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Phosphorus
+28.9%
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-37.2%
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Selenium
+115.3%
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
+36%
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Vitamin B1
+21.6%
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Vitamin B2
+52.5%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin D
+∞%
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Vitamin B3
+45.8%
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Vitamin B6
+∞%
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Folate
+40%
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Vitamin B12
+253.8%
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Vitamin K
+33.3%
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Vitamin E
+36%
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Vitamin B1
+21.6%
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Vitamin B2
+52.5%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin D
+∞%
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Vitamin B3
+45.8%
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Vitamin B6
+∞%
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Folate
+40%
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Vitamin B12
+253.8%
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Vitamin K
+33.3%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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+730%
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Fats
+115.8%
Equal in Protein - 27.55
Equal in Water - 65.71
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+730%
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Fats
+115.8%
Equal in Protein - 27.55
Equal in Water - 65.71
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-64.2%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+101%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+131.3%
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Saturated Fat
-64.2%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+101%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+131.3%
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 27.1g | 27.55g |
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| Fats | 3.03g | 6.54g |
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| Calories | 143kcal | 169kcal |
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| Calcium | 17mg | 13mg |
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| Iron | 3.73mg | 3.04mg |
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| Magnesium | 0mg | 14mg |
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| Phosphorus | 201mg | 259mg |
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| Potassium | 405mg | 352mg |
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| Sodium | 86mg | 54mg |
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| Zinc | 5.27mg | 3.7mg |
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| Copper | 0.303mg | 0.097mg |
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| Manganese | 0.042mg | 0.009mg |
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| Selenium | 11.8µg | 25.4µg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 6IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 2µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.34mg | 0.25mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0IU | 3IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.09mg | 0.074mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.61mg | 0.4mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.95mg | 5.76mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.481mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.669mg |
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| Folate | 5µg | 7µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.19µg | 4.21µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.2µg | 1.6µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.403mg | 0.359mg |
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| Threonine | 1.29mg | 1.534mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.371mg | 1.52mg |
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| Leucine | 2.258mg | 2.833mg |
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| Lysine | 2.016mg | 3.178mg |
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| Methionine | 0.726mg | 0.871mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.941mg | 1.299mg |
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| Valine | 1.452mg | 1.603mg |
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| Histidine | 0.565mg | 1.244mg |
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| Cholesterol | 75mg | 85mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.375g |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.93g | 2.595g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.002g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.002g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.011g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.36g | 2.734g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.23g | 0.532g |
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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-3 - ALA | 0.013g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.017g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
33%
79%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Goat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Goat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.665g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Goat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef contains less Sodium (difference - 32mg)
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)