Ground beef vs. Pork — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Ground beef and Pork?
- Ground beef is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Iron, yet Pork is higher in Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Vitamin D, and Vitamin B3.
- Ground beef's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 75% more.
- Ground beef has 3 times more Iron than Pork. While Ground beef has 2.27mg of Iron, Pork has only 0.87mg.
We used Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked and Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled types in this article.
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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
+73.7%
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Iron
+160.9%
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Zinc
+144.4%
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Magnesium
+64.7%
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Phosphorus
+48.2%
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Potassium
+75.5%
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Sodium
-15.1%
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Selenium
+137.2%
Equal in Copper - 0.073
Equal in Manganese - 0.009
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Calcium
+73.7%
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Iron
+160.9%
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Zinc
+144.4%
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Magnesium
+64.7%
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Phosphorus
+48.2%
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Potassium
+75.5%
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Sodium
-15.1%
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Selenium
+137.2%
Equal in Copper - 0.073
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 A
+28.6%
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Folate
+40%
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Vitamin B12
+255.7%
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Vitamin K
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+141.7%
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Vitamin D
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+1619.6%
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Vitamin B2
+87.7%
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Vitamin B3
+25.1%
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Vitamin B5
+36.3%
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Vitamin B6
+49.2%
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Vitamin A
+28.6%
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Folate
+40%
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Vitamin B12
+255.7%
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Vitamin K
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+141.7%
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Vitamin D
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+1619.6%
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Vitamin B2
+87.7%
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Vitamin B3
+25.1%
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Vitamin B5
+36.3%
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Vitamin B6
+49.2%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+10.4%
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+168.5%
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Protein
+14.5%
Equal in Fats - 13.92
Equal in Water - 57.87
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23.87 g
Fats:
15.37 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
58.37 g
Other:
2.39 g
Protein:
27.32 g
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13.92 g
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0 g
Water:
57.87 g
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0.89 g
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Fats
+10.4%
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+168.5%
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Protein
+14.5%
Equal in Fats - 13.92
Equal in Water - 57.87
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+18.3%
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Saturated Fat
-13.9%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+194.1%
Saturated Fat:
6.073 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.408 g
Saturated Fat:
5.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
6.19 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.2 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+18.3%
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Saturated Fat
-13.9%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+194.1%
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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| Rich in vitamins |
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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 | 23.87g | 27.32g |
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| Fats | 15.37g | 13.92g |
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| Calories | 241kcal | 242kcal |
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| Calcium | 33mg | 19mg |
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| Iron | 2.27mg | 0.87mg |
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| Magnesium | 17mg | 28mg |
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| Phosphorus | 166mg | 246mg |
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| Potassium | 241mg | 423mg |
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| Sodium | 73mg | 62mg |
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| Zinc | 5.84mg | 2.39mg |
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| Copper | 0.079mg | 0.073mg |
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| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0.009mg | |
| Selenium | 19.1µg | 45.3µg |
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| Vitamin A | 9IU | 7IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 3µg | 2µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 0.29mg |
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| Vitamin D | 2IU | 53IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0µg | 1.3µg |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.6mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.051mg | 0.877mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.171mg | 0.321mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.026mg | 5.037mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.512mg | 0.698mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.311mg | 0.464mg |
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| Folate | 7µg | 5µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.49µg | 0.7µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.9µg | 0µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.121mg | 0.338mg |
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| Threonine | 0.923mg | 1.234mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.055mg | 1.26mg |
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| Leucine | 1.861mg | 2.177mg |
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| Lysine | 1.976mg | 2.446mg |
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| Methionine | 0.614mg | 0.712mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.931mg | 1.086mg |
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| Valine | 1.172mg | 1.473mg |
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| Histidine | 0.775mg | 1.067mg |
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| Cholesterol | 88mg | 80mg |
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| Trans Fat | 1.173g |
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| Saturated Fat | 6.073g | 5.23g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 7.322g | 6.19g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.408g | 1.2g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g |
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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
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56%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.843g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork 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.