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Goat vs. Beef sirloin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Goat and Beef sirloin

  • Goat is higher in Vitamin B2, Copper, and Iron, yet Beef sirloin is higher in Vitamin B6, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, and Magnesium.
  • Beef sirloin covers your daily Vitamin B6 needs 52% more than Goat.
  • Goat contains 4 times more Vitamin B2 than Beef sirloin. While Goat contains 0.61mg of Vitamin B2, Beef sirloin contains only 0.163mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Goat is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Game meat, goat, cooked, roasted and Beef, top sirloin, steak, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, select, 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 Iron +94.3%
Contains more Copper +256.5%
Contains more Manganese +281.8%
Contains more Calcium +29.4%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +25.9%
Contains less Sodium -23.3%
Contains more Selenium +229.7%
Equal in Potassium - 410
Equal in Zinc - 5.7
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 140% 0% 87% 36% 12% 144% 101% 6% 65%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 72% 20% 109% 37% 9% 156% 29% 2% 213%
Contains more Iron +94.3%
Contains more Copper +256.5%
Contains more Manganese +281.8%
Contains more Calcium +29.4%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +25.9%
Contains less Sodium -23.3%
Contains more Selenium +229.7%
Equal in Potassium - 410
Equal in Zinc - 5.7

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.
Goat
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Contains more Vitamin B2 +274.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +14.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +127.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +23.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +16.7%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.088
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 7% 0% 0% 23% 141% 75% 0% 0% 4% 149% 3%
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% 22% 38% 169% 37% 158% 8% 184% 4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +274.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +14.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +127.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +23.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +16.7%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.088

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Other +181.4%
Contains more Protein +13.7%
Contains more Fats +66%
Equal in Water - 63.58
27% 3% 68%
Protein: 27.1 g
Fats: 3.03 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.21 g
Other: 1.66 g
31% 5% 64%
Protein: 30.8 g
Fats: 5.03 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 63.58 g
Other: 0.59 g
Contains more Other +181.4%
Contains more Protein +13.7%
Contains more Fats +66%
Equal in Water - 63.58

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -51.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +24.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +47.5%
37% 54% 9%
Saturated Fat: 0.93 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.23 g
47% 49% 5%
Saturated Fat: 1.915 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.185 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -51.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +24.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +47.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Goat Beef sirloin
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Goat Beef sirloin Opinion
Protein 27.1g 30.8g Beef sirloin
Fats 3.03g 5.03g Beef sirloin
Calories 143kcal 177kcal Beef sirloin
Calcium 17mg 22mg Beef sirloin
Iron 3.73mg 1.92mg Goat
Magnesium 0mg 27mg Beef sirloin
Phosphorus 201mg 253mg Beef sirloin
Potassium 405mg 410mg Beef sirloin
Sodium 86mg 66mg Beef sirloin
Zinc 5.27mg 5.7mg Beef sirloin
Copper 0.303mg 0.085mg Goat
Manganese 0.042mg 0.011mg Goat
Selenium 11.8µg 38.9µg Beef sirloin
Vitamin E 0.34mg 0.39mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.088mg Goat
Vitamin B2 0.61mg 0.163mg Goat
Vitamin B3 3.95mg 9.001mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B5 0.607mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.681mg Beef sirloin
Folate 5µg 10µg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B12 1.19µg 1.47µg Beef sirloin
Vitamin K 1.2µg 1.4µg Beef sirloin
Tryptophan 0.403mg 0.202mg Goat
Threonine 1.29mg 1.23mg Goat
Isoleucine 1.371mg 1.401mg Beef sirloin
Leucine 2.258mg 2.45mg Beef sirloin
Lysine 2.016mg 2.603mg Beef sirloin
Methionine 0.726mg 0.802mg Beef sirloin
Phenylalanine 0.941mg 1.217mg Beef sirloin
Valine 1.452mg 1.528mg Beef sirloin
Histidine 0.565mg 0.983mg Beef sirloin
Cholesterol 75mg 81mg Goat
Saturated Fat 0.93g 1.915g Goat
Monounsaturated Fat 1.36g 2.006g Beef sirloin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.23g 0.185g Goat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Goat Beef sirloin
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
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%
Goat
52%
Beef sirloin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Goat
65%
Beef sirloin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Goat
Goat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Goat
Goat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.985g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin 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.

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. Goat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175304/nutrients
  2. Beef sirloin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168636/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.