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Beans vs. Beef broiled — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between beans and beef broiled?

  • Beans are higher in fiber and copper; however, beef broiled is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B3, selenium, iron, and vitamin B6.
  • Beef broiled's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 110% more.
  • Beans have less saturated fat.
  • Beef broiled has a lower glycemic index (0) than beans (33).

We used Beans, baked, canned, no salt added and Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, patty, 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.
Beans
4
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 15% 26% 11% 69% 38% 45% 0.13% 0% 25%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 5.4% 28% 98% 28% 172% 85% 9.4% 1.6% 117%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +52.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +177.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +142.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.6%
Contains more IronIron +796.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +350.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +90.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +377.8%
~equal in Potassium ~318mg

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.
Beans
5
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 10% 1.7% 3% 0% 38% 14% 8.1% 0% 30% 0% 2% 18% 17%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 1% 2.4% 0% 12% 41% 101% 39% 88% 330% 3% 6.8% 45%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +25%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +226.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +193.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1150.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +193.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +50%
Contains more CholineCholine +167.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beans
3
5% 20% 73% 2%
Protein: 4.8 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 20.49 g
Water: 72.6 g
Other: 1.71 g
26% 15% 58%
Protein: 25.93 g
Fats: 15.41 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.98 g
Other: 0.68 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +25.2%
Contains more OtherOther +151.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +440.2%
Contains more FatsFats +3752.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beans
1
33% 11% 55%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.103 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.035 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.172 g
45% 51% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.895 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.668 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.484 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +18951.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +181.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beans Beef broiled DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.64µg 110%
Zinc 1.4mg 6.31mg 45%
Protein 4.8g 25.93g 42%
Vitamin B3 0.43mg 5.378mg 31%
Selenium 4.5µg 21.5µg 31%
Cholesterol 0mg 88mg 29%
Iron 0.29mg 2.6mg 29%
Saturated fat 0.103g 5.895g 26%
Fats 0.4g 15.41g 23%
Fiber 5.5g 0g 22%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.382mg 19%
Monounsaturated fat 0.035g 6.668g 17%
Phosphorus 104mg 198mg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.658mg 13%
Copper 0.206mg 0.085mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.176mg 9%
Choline 30.8mg 82.4mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.046mg 9%
Calories 105kcal 250kcal 7%
Carbs 20.49g 0g 7%
Folate 24µg 9µg 4%
Sodium 1mg 72mg 3%
Calcium 50mg 18mg 3%
Magnesium 32mg 21mg 3%
Vitamin C 3.1mg 0mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.172g 0.484g 2%
Manganese 0.012mg 1%
Potassium 296mg 318mg 1%
Net carbs 14.99g 0g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU 0%
Sugar 7.78g 0g N/A
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.12mg 0%
Vitamin A 5µg 3µg 0%
Vitamin K 0.8µg 1.2µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.572g N/A
Tryptophan 0.094mg 0%
Threonine 0.72mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.822mg 0%
Leucine 1.45mg 0%
Lysine 1.54mg 0%
Methionine 0.478mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.725mg 0%
Valine 0.914mg 0%
Histidine 0.604mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.044g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.016g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.012g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Beans Beef broiled
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
11%
Beans
51%
Beef broiled
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
25%
Beans
56%
Beef broiled

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.78g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beans
Beans is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beans
Beans contains less Sodium (difference - 71mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beans
Beans is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.792g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beans
Beans is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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. Beans - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168128/nutrients
  2. Beef broiled - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174032/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.