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Ground beef vs. Scrapple — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Ground beef and Scrapple?

  • Ground beef is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B3, yet Scrapple is richer in Vitamin A RAE, Copper, and Vitamin B2.
  • Ground beef's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 91% higher.
  • Ground beef has 6 times more Zinc than Scrapple. Ground beef has 5.84mg of Zinc, while Scrapple has 1.06mg.
  • Scrapple contains less Cholesterol.

We used Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked and Scrapple, pork 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.
Contains more Calcium +371.4%
Contains more Iron +20.1%
Contains more Magnesium +30.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +118.4%
Contains more Potassium +52.5%
Contains less Sodium -84.9%
Contains more Zinc +450.9%
Contains more Copper +168.4%
Equal in Selenium - 17.4
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 3% 71% 10% 33% 14% 63% 29% 71% 0% 95%
Contains more Calcium +371.4%
Contains more Iron +20.1%
Contains more Magnesium +30.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +118.4%
Contains more Potassium +52.5%
Contains less Sodium -84.9%
Contains more Zinc +450.9%
Contains more Copper +168.4%
Equal in Selenium - 17.4

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 B3 +77.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +159.2%
Contains more Folate +40%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +703.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +23077.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +25%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +127.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +67.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +17.2%
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 126% 3% 9% 9% 30% 67% 43% 0% 28% 4% 39% 9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +77.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +159.2%
Contains more Folate +40%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +703.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +23077.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +25%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +127.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +67.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +17.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +196.2%
Contains more Fats +10.8%
Contains more Other +55.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Fats - 13.87
Equal in Water - 62.47
24% 15% 58% 2%
Protein: 23.87 g
Fats: 15.37 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 58.37 g
Other: 2.39 g
8% 14% 14% 62%
Protein: 8.06 g
Fats: 13.87 g
Carbs: 14.06 g
Water: 62.47 g
Other: 1.54 g
Contains more Protein +196.2%
Contains more Fats +10.8%
Contains more Other +55.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Fats - 13.87
Equal in Water - 62.47

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +18.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -22.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +307.8%
44% 53% 3%
Saturated Fat: 6.073 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.408 g
38% 49% 13%
Saturated Fat: 4.732 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.156 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.664 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +18.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -22.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +307.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ground beef Scrapple Opinion
Net carbs 0g 13.76g Scrapple
Protein 23.87g 8.06g Ground beef
Fats 15.37g 13.87g Ground beef
Carbs 0g 14.06g Scrapple
Calories 241kcal 213kcal Ground beef
Sugar 0g 0.2g Ground beef
Fiber 0g 0.3g Scrapple
Calcium 33mg 7mg Ground beef
Iron 2.27mg 1.89mg Ground beef
Magnesium 17mg 13mg Ground beef
Phosphorus 166mg 76mg Ground beef
Potassium 241mg 158mg Ground beef
Sodium 73mg 482mg Ground beef
Zinc 5.84mg 1.06mg Ground beef
Copper 0.079mg 0.212mg Scrapple
Manganese 0.009mg Ground beef
Selenium 19.1µg 17.4µg Ground beef
Vitamin A 9IU 2086IU Scrapple
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 626µg Scrapple
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.15mg Scrapple
Vitamin D 2IU 13IU Scrapple
Vitamin D 0µg 0.3µg Scrapple
Vitamin C 0mg 2.5mg Scrapple
Vitamin B1 0.051mg 0.116mg Scrapple
Vitamin B2 0.171mg 0.287mg Scrapple
Vitamin B3 4.026mg 2.273mg Ground beef
Vitamin B5 0.512mg Ground beef
Vitamin B6 0.311mg 0.12mg Ground beef
Folate 7µg 5µg Ground beef
Vitamin B12 2.49µg 0.31µg Ground beef
Vitamin K 2.9µg 3.4µg Scrapple
Tryptophan 0.121mg Ground beef
Threonine 0.923mg Ground beef
Isoleucine 1.055mg Ground beef
Leucine 1.861mg Ground beef
Lysine 1.976mg Ground beef
Methionine 0.614mg Ground beef
Phenylalanine 0.931mg Ground beef
Valine 1.172mg Ground beef
Histidine 0.775mg Ground beef
Cholesterol 88mg 49mg Scrapple
Trans Fat 1.173g Scrapple
Saturated Fat 6.073g 4.732g Scrapple
Monounsaturated Fat 7.322g 6.156g Ground beef
Polyunsaturated fat 0.408g 1.664g Scrapple
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 Scrapple
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
30%
Scrapple
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Ground beef
39%
Scrapple

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Scrapple
Scrapple is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Scrapple
Scrapple is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.341g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Scrapple
Scrapple is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Scrapple
Scrapple is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground beef
Ground beef contains less Sodium (difference - 409mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ground beef
Ground beef is relatively richer in minerals
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. Scrapple - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172969/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.