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Almond vs. Ground beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Almond and Ground beef?

  • Almond is richer in Vitamin E , Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Magnesium, Fiber, and Phosphorus, yet Ground beef is richer in Vitamin B12, and Selenium.
  • Almond's daily need coverage for Vitamin E is 170% higher.

We used Nuts, almonds and Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked 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 +715.2%
Contains more Iron +63.4%
Contains more Magnesium +1488.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +189.8%
Contains more Potassium +204.1%
Contains less Sodium -98.6%
Contains more Copper +1205.1%
Contains more Manganese +24111.1%
Contains more Zinc +87.2%
Contains more Selenium +365.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 81% 140% 193% 207% 65% 1% 86% 344% 285% 23%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 86% 13% 72% 22% 10% 160% 27% 2% 105%
Contains more Calcium +715.2%
Contains more Iron +63.4%
Contains more Magnesium +1488.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +189.8%
Contains more Potassium +204.1%
Contains less Sodium -98.6%
Contains more Copper +1205.1%
Contains more Manganese +24111.1%
Contains more Zinc +87.2%
Contains more Selenium +365.9%

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.
Almond
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Contains more Vitamin E +21258.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +302%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +565.5%
Contains more Folate +528.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +350%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +11.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +127%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.512
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 513% 0% 0% 52% 263% 68% 29% 32% 33% 0% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin E +21258.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +302%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +565.5%
Contains more Folate +528.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +350%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +11.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +127%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.512

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +224.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +23.8%
Contains more Protein +12.9%
Contains more Water +1223.6%
21% 50% 22% 4% 3%
Protein: 21.15 g
Fats: 49.93 g
Carbs: 21.55 g
Water: 4.41 g
Other: 2.96 g
24% 15% 58% 2%
Protein: 23.87 g
Fats: 15.37 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 58.37 g
Other: 2.39 g
Contains more Fats +224.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +23.8%
Contains more Protein +12.9%
Contains more Water +1223.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -37.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +330.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2921.8%
8% 66% 26%
Saturated Fat: 3.802 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 31.551 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.329 g
44% 53% 3%
Saturated Fat: 6.073 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.408 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -37.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +330.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2921.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Almond Ground beef Opinion
Net carbs 9.05g 0g Almond
Protein 21.15g 23.87g Ground beef
Fats 49.93g 15.37g Almond
Carbs 21.55g 0g Almond
Calories 579kcal 241kcal Almond
Starch 0.72g Almond
Fructose 0.11g Almond
Sugar 4.35g 0g Ground beef
Fiber 12.5g 0g Almond
Calcium 269mg 33mg Almond
Iron 3.71mg 2.27mg Almond
Magnesium 270mg 17mg Almond
Phosphorus 481mg 166mg Almond
Potassium 733mg 241mg Almond
Sodium 1mg 73mg Almond
Zinc 3.12mg 5.84mg Ground beef
Copper 1.031mg 0.079mg Almond
Manganese 2.179mg 0.009mg Almond
Selenium 4.1µg 19.1µg Ground beef
Vitamin A 2IU 9IU Ground beef
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Ground beef
Vitamin E 25.63mg 0.12mg Almond
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU Ground beef
Vitamin B1 0.205mg 0.051mg Almond
Vitamin B2 1.138mg 0.171mg Almond
Vitamin B3 3.618mg 4.026mg Ground beef
Vitamin B5 0.471mg 0.512mg Ground beef
Vitamin B6 0.137mg 0.311mg Ground beef
Folate 44µg 7µg Almond
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.49µg Ground beef
Vitamin K 0µg 2.9µg Ground beef
Tryptophan 0.211mg 0.121mg Almond
Threonine 0.601mg 0.923mg Ground beef
Isoleucine 0.751mg 1.055mg Ground beef
Leucine 1.473mg 1.861mg Ground beef
Lysine 0.568mg 1.976mg Ground beef
Methionine 0.157mg 0.614mg Ground beef
Phenylalanine 1.132mg 0.931mg Almond
Valine 0.855mg 1.172mg Ground beef
Histidine 0.539mg 0.775mg Ground beef
Cholesterol 0mg 88mg Almond
Trans Fat 0.015g 1.173g Almond
Saturated Fat 3.802g 6.073g Almond
Monounsaturated Fat 31.551g 7.322g Almond
Polyunsaturated fat 12.329g 0.408g Almond
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Almond
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.32g Almond
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.008g Ground beef
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g Almond

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Almond Ground beef
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
82%
Almond
46%
Ground beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
142%
Almond
50%
Ground beef

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.35g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ground beef
Ground beef is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almond
Almond contains less Sodium (difference - 72mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Almond
Almond is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Almond
Almond is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.271g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Almond
Almond is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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. Almond - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170567/nutrients
  2. Ground beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169474/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.