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Beef broiled vs. Baby food — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between beef broiled and baby food

  • Beef broiled has more vitamin B12 and zinc; however, baby food is higher in iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, calcium, fiber, and phosphorus.
  • Baby food covers your daily need for iron, 561% more than beef broiled.
  • Baby food has less cholesterol.
  • The glycemic index of baby food is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, patty, cooked, broiled and Babyfood, cereal, mixed, dry fortified.

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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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 71% 220% 39% 1781% 111% 65% 168% 0.39% 0% 141%
Contains more ZincZinc +162.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +376.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3972.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +37.4%
Contains more IronIron +1726.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +292.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +98%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +20.5%

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.
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%
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 7.7% 0.33% 74% 0% 610% 627% 651% 64% 44% 0% 3.8% 32% 13%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +200%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +102.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +255.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2966.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +5200%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1443.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +545.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +63.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +25%
Contains more FolateFolate +377.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 15% 58%
Protein: 25.93 g
Fats: 15.41 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.98 g
Other: 0.68 g
12% 4% 73% 7% 3%
Protein: 12.2 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 73.4 g
Water: 6.7 g
Other: 3.3 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +112.5%
Contains more FatsFats +250.2%
Contains more WaterWater +765.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +385.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
45% 51% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.895 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.668 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.484 g
21% 33% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.769 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.206 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.697 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +452.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -87%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +250.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef broiled Baby food DV% diff.
Iron 2.6mg 47.5mg 561%
Vitamin B1 0.046mg 2.438mg 199%
Vitamin B2 0.176mg 2.717mg 195%
Vitamin B3 5.378mg 34.714mg 183%
Vitamin B12 2.64µg 0µg 110%
Calcium 18mg 733mg 72%
Zinc 6.31mg 2.4mg 36%
Fiber 0g 7.5g 30%
Cholesterol 88mg 0mg 29%
Copper 0.085mg 0.334mg 28%
Phosphorus 198mg 392mg 28%
Protein 25.93g 12.2g 27%
Vitamin E 0.12mg 3.68mg 24%
Carbs 0g 73.4g 24%
Saturated fat 5.895g 0.769g 23%
Magnesium 21mg 100mg 19%
Fats 15.41g 4.4g 17%
Vitamin B6 0.382mg 0.189mg 15%
Monounsaturated fat 6.668g 1.206g 14%
Choline 82.4mg 23.2mg 11%
Folate 9µg 43µg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.484g 1.697g 8%
Vitamin B5 0.658mg 1.074mg 8%
Selenium 21.5µg 25.9µg 8%
Calories 250kcal 379kcal 6%
Potassium 318mg 437mg 4%
Sodium 72mg 3mg 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 2.3mg 3%
Manganese 0.012mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 65.9g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 0g 0.87g N/A
Vitamin A 3µg 1µg 0%
Vitamin K 1.2µg 1.5µg 0%
Trans fat 0.572g N/A
Tryptophan 0.094mg 0.158mg 0%
Threonine 0.72mg 0.4mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.822mg 0.477mg 0%
Leucine 1.45mg 1.041mg 0%
Lysine 1.54mg 0.404mg 0%
Methionine 0.478mg 0.24mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.725mg 0.672mg 0%
Valine 0.914mg 0.653mg 0%
Histidine 0.604mg 0.286mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.044g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.016g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.012g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Beef broiled Baby food
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
51%
Beef broiled
164%
Baby food
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Beef broiled
260%
Baby food

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baby food
Baby food is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baby food
Baby food contains less Sodium (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Baby food
Baby food is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.126g)
Which food is cheaper?
Baby food
Baby food is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Baby food
Baby food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Baby food
Baby food is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Beef broiled - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174032/nutrients
  2. Baby food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170964/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.