Beef, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/8" fat, select, cooked vs. Ground beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between beef, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/8" fat, select, cooked and ground beef
- Beef, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/8" fat, select, cooked has more selenium, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3; however, ground beef is higher in vitamin B12 and monounsaturated fat.
- Ground beef covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 34% more than beef, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/8" fat, select, cooked.
- Beef, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/8" fat, select, cooked has 2 times more selenium than ground beef. While beef, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/8" fat, select, cooked has 33.6µg of selenium, ground beef has only 19.1µg.
- Beef, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/8" fat, select, cooked has less saturated fat.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beef, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/8" fat, select, cooked and Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +29.4% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +22% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +15.7% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -30.1% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +222.2% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +75.9% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +200% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +108.3% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +39.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +17.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +46.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +60.5% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +14.3% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +16.3% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +200% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +48.2% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +123.1% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Vitamin B12 | 1.68µg | 2.49µg | 34% |
Selenium | 33.6µg | 19.1µg | 26% |
Saturated fat | 2.354g | 6.073g | 17% |
Fats | 6.37g | 15.37g | 14% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.499mg | 0.311mg | 14% |
Monounsaturated fat | 2.629g | 7.322g | 12% |
Vitamin B3 | 5.897mg | 4.026mg | 12% |
Protein | 27.51g | 23.87g | 7% |
Cholesterol | 74mg | 88mg | 5% |
Phosphorus | 192mg | 166mg | 4% |
Calories | 167kcal | 241kcal | 4% |
Zinc | 5.5mg | 5.84mg | 3% |
Choline | 85.1mg | 73.2mg | 2% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.071mg | 0.051mg | 2% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.201mg | 0.171mg | 2% |
Potassium | 294mg | 241mg | 2% |
Calcium | 11mg | 33mg | 2% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.319g | 0.408g | 1% |
Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 0.12mg | 1% |
Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg | 1% |
Manganese | 0.029mg | 0.009mg | 1% |
Sodium | 51mg | 73mg | 1% |
Iron | 2.17mg | 2.27mg | 1% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.54mg | 0.512mg | 1% |
Vitamin K | 1.3µg | 2.9µg | 1% |
Magnesium | 22mg | 17mg | 1% |
Vitamin D | 3IU | 2IU | 0% |
Copper | 0.076mg | 0.079mg | 0% |
Vitamin A | 1µg | 3µg | 0% |
Trans fat | 0.181g | 1.173g | N/A |
Folate | 8µg | 7µg | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.249mg | 0.121mg | 0% |
Threonine | 1.263mg | 0.923mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 1.35mg | 1.055mg | 0% |
Leucine | 2.428mg | 1.861mg | 0% |
Lysine | 2.645mg | 1.976mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.773mg | 0.614mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 1.164mg | 0.931mg | 0% |
Valine | 1.451mg | 1.172mg | 0% |
Histidine | 1.016mg | 0.775mg | 0% |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.002g | 0g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.006g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0.012g | 0g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.007g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.144g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
27.51 g
Fats:
6.37 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
60 g
Other:
6.12 g
Protein:
23.87 g
Fats:
15.37 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
58.37 g
Other:
2.39 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +15.2% |
Contains more OtherOther | +156.1% |
Contains more FatsFats | +141.3% |
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Carbs
~0g
~equal in
Water
~58.37g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.354 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.629 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.319 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.073 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.408 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -61.2% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +178.5% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +27.9% |