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Ground beef vs. Brisket — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Ground beef and Brisket

  • Ground beef has more Vitamin B12, while Brisket has more Selenium, Zinc, and Choline.
  • Ground beef's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 15% higher.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Ground beef is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked and Beef, brisket, flat half, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, braised.

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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 +106.3%
Contains more Magnesium +11.8%
Contains less Sodium -34.2%
Contains more Zinc +14.6%
Contains more Copper +26.6%
Contains more Manganese +11.1%
Contains more Selenium +41.9%
Equal in Iron - 2.43
Equal in Phosphorus - 175
Equal in Potassium - 232
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 5% 92% 14% 75% 21% 7% 183% 34% 2% 148%
Contains more Calcium +106.3%
Contains more Magnesium +11.8%
Contains less Sodium -34.2%
Contains more Zinc +14.6%
Contains more Copper +26.6%
Contains more Manganese +11.1%
Contains more Selenium +41.9%
Equal in Iron - 2.43
Equal in Phosphorus - 175
Equal in Potassium - 232

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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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +10.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +17.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +61.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +325%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +15.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +10.9%
Contains more Folate +28.6%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.171
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.087
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.282
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 0% 11% 0% 0% 15% 40% 77% 35% 66% 7% 265% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +10.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +17.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +61.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +325%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +15.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +10.9%
Contains more Folate +28.6%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.171
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.087
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.282

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +11.2%
Contains more Other +753.6%
Contains more Protein +20.7%
Contains more Fats +19.8%
24% 15% 58% 2%
Protein: 23.87 g
Fats: 15.37 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 58.37 g
Other: 2.39 g
29% 18% 52%
Protein: 28.82 g
Fats: 18.42 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 52.48 g
Other: 0.28 g
Contains more Water +11.2%
Contains more Other +753.6%
Contains more Protein +20.7%
Contains more Fats +19.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -16.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +66.9%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 7.934
44% 53% 3%
Saturated Fat: 6.073 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.408 g
46% 50% 4%
Saturated Fat: 7.305 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.934 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.681 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -16.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +66.9%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 7.934

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 Brisket
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ground beef Brisket Opinion
Protein 23.87g 28.82g Brisket
Fats 15.37g 18.42g Brisket
Calories 241kcal 289kcal Brisket
Calcium 33mg 16mg Ground beef
Iron 2.27mg 2.43mg Brisket
Magnesium 17mg 19mg Brisket
Phosphorus 166mg 175mg Brisket
Potassium 241mg 232mg Ground beef
Sodium 73mg 48mg Brisket
Zinc 5.84mg 6.69mg Brisket
Copper 0.079mg 0.1mg Brisket
Manganese 0.009mg 0.01mg Brisket
Selenium 19.1µg 27.1µg Brisket
Vitamin A 9IU 0IU Ground beef
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 0µg Ground beef
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.51mg Brisket
Vitamin D 2IU Ground beef
Vitamin B1 0.051mg 0.059mg Brisket
Vitamin B2 0.171mg 0.171mg
Vitamin B3 4.026mg 4.087mg Brisket
Vitamin B5 0.512mg 0.568mg Brisket
Vitamin B6 0.311mg 0.282mg Ground beef
Folate 7µg 9µg Brisket
Vitamin B12 2.49µg 2.12µg Ground beef
Vitamin K 2.9µg 1.8µg Ground beef
Tryptophan 0.121mg 0.181mg Brisket
Threonine 0.923mg 1.101mg Brisket
Isoleucine 1.055mg 1.253mg Brisket
Leucine 1.861mg 2.192mg Brisket
Lysine 1.976mg 2.328mg Brisket
Methionine 0.614mg 0.717mg Brisket
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 1.088mg Brisket
Valine 1.172mg 1.367mg Brisket
Histidine 0.775mg 0.879mg Brisket
Cholesterol 88mg 106mg Ground beef
Trans Fat 1.173g Brisket
Saturated Fat 6.073g 7.305g Ground beef
Monounsaturated Fat 7.322g 7.934g Brisket
Polyunsaturated fat 0.408g 0.681g Brisket
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Ground beef

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ground beef Brisket
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
43%
Brisket
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Ground beef
58%
Brisket

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.232g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brisket
Brisket contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brisket
Brisket is relatively richer in minerals
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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Ground beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169474/nutrients
  2. Brisket - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169488/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.