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Seed vs. Beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Seed and Beef

  • Seed has more Fiber, Manganese, Copper, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Calcium, Iron, Selenium, and Vitamin B1, however, Beef is higher in Vitamin B12.
  • Beef covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 175% more than Seed.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Seeds, chia seeds, dried and Beef, loin, tenderloin roast, separable lean only, boneless, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, roasted.

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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.
Seed
Seed
10
:
0
Beef
Beef
Contains more Calcium +4753.8%
Contains more Iron +153.9%
Contains more Magnesium +2292.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +232%
Contains more Potassium +15.6%
Contains less Sodium -70.4%
Contains more Zinc +23.8%
Contains more Copper +852.6%
Contains more Manganese +30155.6%
Contains more Selenium +117.3%
Seed
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 190% 290% 240% 369% 36% 3% 125% 308% 356% 302%
Beef
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 114% 10% 111% 32% 8% 101% 33% 2% 139%
Contains more Calcium +4753.8%
Contains more Iron +153.9%
Contains more Magnesium +2292.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +232%
Contains more Potassium +15.6%
Contains less Sodium -70.4%
Contains more Zinc +23.8%
Contains more Copper +852.6%
Contains more Manganese +30155.6%
Contains more Selenium +117.3%

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.
Seed
Seed
6
:
6
Beef
Beef
Contains more Vitamin A +800%
Contains more Vitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +737.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +53.3%
Contains more Folate +600%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +135.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Seed
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 10% 0% 6% 155% 40% 166% 0% 0% 37% 0% 0%
Beef
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 3% 0% 19% 93% 108% 29% 155% 6% 527% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +800%
Contains more Vitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +737.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +53.3%
Contains more Folate +600%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +135.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Seed
Seed
3
:
2
Beef
Beef
Contains more Fats +370%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +2300%
Contains more Protein +66.6%
Contains more Water +1032.9%
Seed
17% 31% 42% 6% 5%
Protein: 16.54 g
Fats: 30.74 g
Carbs: 42.12 g
Water: 5.8 g
Other: 4.8 g
Beef
28% 7% 66%
Protein: 27.55 g
Fats: 6.54 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.71 g
Other: 0.2 g
Contains more Fats +370%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +2300%
Contains more Protein +66.6%
Contains more Water +1032.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Seed
Seed
1
:
2
Beef
Beef
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4348.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -22.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +18.4%
Seed
11% 8% 81%
Saturated Fat: 3.33 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.309 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 23.665 g
Beef
44% 47% 9%
Saturated Fat: 2.595 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.734 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.532 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4348.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -22.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +18.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Seed Beef Opinion
Net carbs 7.72g 0g Seed
Protein 16.54g 27.55g Beef
Fats 30.74g 6.54g Seed
Carbs 42.12g 0g Seed
Calories 486kcal 169kcal Seed
Fiber 34.4g 0g Seed
Calcium 631mg 13mg Seed
Iron 7.72mg 3.04mg Seed
Magnesium 335mg 14mg Seed
Phosphorus 860mg 259mg Seed
Potassium 407mg 352mg Seed
Sodium 16mg 54mg Seed
Zinc 4.58mg 3.7mg Seed
Copper 0.924mg 0.097mg Seed
Manganese 2.723mg 0.009mg Seed
Selenium 55.2µg 25.4µg Seed
Vitamin A 54IU 6IU Seed
Vitamin A RAE 2µg Beef
Vitamin E 0.5mg 0.25mg Seed
Vitamin D 3IU Beef
Vitamin D 0.1µg Beef
Vitamin C 1.6mg 0mg Seed
Vitamin B1 0.62mg 0.074mg Seed
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.4mg Beef
Vitamin B3 8.83mg 5.76mg Seed
Vitamin B5 0.481mg Beef
Vitamin B6 0.669mg Beef
Folate 49µg 7µg Seed
Vitamin B12 0µg 4.21µg Beef
Vitamin K 1.6µg Beef
Tryptophan 0.436mg 0.359mg Seed
Threonine 0.709mg 1.534mg Beef
Isoleucine 0.801mg 1.52mg Beef
Leucine 1.371mg 2.833mg Beef
Lysine 0.97mg 3.178mg Beef
Methionine 0.588mg 0.871mg Beef
Phenylalanine 1.016mg 1.299mg Beef
Valine 0.95mg 1.603mg Beef
Histidine 0.531mg 1.244mg Beef
Cholesterol 0mg 85mg Seed
Trans Fat 0.14g 0.375g Seed
Saturated Fat 3.33g 2.595g Beef
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g Beef
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g Beef
Omega-3 - DPA 0.011g Beef
Monounsaturated Fat 2.309g 2.734g Beef
Polyunsaturated fat 23.665g 0.532g Seed
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Beef
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.835g 0.349g Seed
Omega-3 - ALA 17.83g 0.013g Seed
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.017g Beef

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Seed Beef
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
35%
Seed
79%
Beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
221%
Seed
55%
Beef

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Seed
Seed is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Seed
Seed contains less Sodium (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Seed
Seed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Seed
Seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef
Beef is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.735g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef
Beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Seed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170554/nutrients
  2. Beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174006/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.