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Ground beef vs. Beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Ground beef and Beef

  • Ground beef has less Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B6 than Beef.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked and Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, patty, 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 +83.3%
Contains more Iron +14.5%
Contains more Magnesium +23.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +19.3%
Contains more Potassium +32%
Contains more Manganese +33.3%
Contains more Selenium +12.6%
Equal in Sodium - 72
Equal in Zinc - 6.31
Equal in Copper - 0.085
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 86% 13% 72% 22% 10% 160% 27% 2% 105%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 98% 15% 85% 29% 10% 173% 29% 2% 118%
Contains more Calcium +83.3%
Contains more Iron +14.5%
Contains more Magnesium +23.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +19.3%
Contains more Potassium +32%
Contains more Manganese +33.3%
Contains more Selenium +12.6%
Equal in Sodium - 72
Equal in Zinc - 6.31
Equal in Copper - 0.085

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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Beef
Contains more Vitamin B1 +10.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +141.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +33.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +28.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +22.8%
Contains more Folate +28.6%
Equal in Vitamin A - 9
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.12
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.046
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.176
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.64
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 3% 0% 0% 13% 40% 76% 31% 72% 6% 312% 8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 3% 0% 0% 12% 41% 101% 40% 89% 7% 331% 3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +10.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +141.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +33.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +28.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +22.8%
Contains more Folate +28.6%
Equal in Vitamin A - 9
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.12
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.046
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.176
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.64

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Other +251.5%
Equal in Protein - 25.93
Equal in Fats - 15.41
Equal in Water - 57.98
24% 15% 58% 2%
Protein: 23.87 g
Fats: 15.37 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 58.37 g
Other: 2.39 g
26% 15% 58%
Protein: 25.93 g
Fats: 15.41 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.98 g
Other: 0.68 g
Contains more Other +251.5%
Equal in Protein - 25.93
Equal in Fats - 15.41
Equal in Water - 57.98

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +18.6%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 5.895
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 6.668
44% 53% 3%
Saturated Fat: 6.073 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.408 g
45% 51% 4%
Saturated Fat: 5.895 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.668 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.484 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +18.6%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 5.895
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 6.668

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ground beef Beef Opinion
Protein 23.87g 25.93g Beef
Fats 15.37g 15.41g Beef
Calories 241kcal 250kcal Beef
Calcium 33mg 18mg Ground beef
Iron 2.27mg 2.6mg Beef
Magnesium 17mg 21mg Beef
Phosphorus 166mg 198mg Beef
Potassium 241mg 318mg Beef
Sodium 73mg 72mg Beef
Zinc 5.84mg 6.31mg Beef
Copper 0.079mg 0.085mg Beef
Manganese 0.009mg 0.012mg Beef
Selenium 19.1µg 21.5µg Beef
Vitamin A 9IU 9IU
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 3µg
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.12mg
Vitamin D 2IU 2IU
Vitamin B1 0.051mg 0.046mg Ground beef
Vitamin B2 0.171mg 0.176mg Beef
Vitamin B3 4.026mg 5.378mg Beef
Vitamin B5 0.512mg 0.658mg Beef
Vitamin B6 0.311mg 0.382mg Beef
Folate 7µg 9µg Beef
Vitamin B12 2.49µg 2.64µg Beef
Vitamin K 2.9µg 1.2µg Ground beef
Tryptophan 0.121mg 0.094mg Ground beef
Threonine 0.923mg 0.72mg Ground beef
Isoleucine 1.055mg 0.822mg Ground beef
Leucine 1.861mg 1.45mg Ground beef
Lysine 1.976mg 1.54mg Ground beef
Methionine 0.614mg 0.478mg Ground beef
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 0.725mg Ground beef
Valine 1.172mg 0.914mg Ground beef
Histidine 0.775mg 0.604mg Ground beef
Cholesterol 88mg 88mg
Trans Fat 1.173g 0.572g Beef
Saturated Fat 6.073g 5.895g Beef
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Beef
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Beef
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.016g Beef
Monounsaturated Fat 7.322g 6.668g Ground beef
Polyunsaturated fat 0.408g 0.484g Beef
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g 0.012g Beef
Omega-3 - ALA 0.044g Beef

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ground beef Beef
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
46%
Ground beef
52%
Beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Ground beef
56%
Beef

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef
Beef contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef
Beef is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.178g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef
Beef is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef
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 contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (88 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)

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. Ground beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169474/nutrients
  2. Beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174032/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.