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Beef vs. Coca-Cola — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between beef and Coca-Cola?

  • Beef is richer than Coca-Cola in vitamin B12, vitamin B6, selenium, iron, vitamin B3, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin B2, and choline.
  • Beef's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 175% more.
  • The amount of cholesterol in Coca-Cola is lower.
  • The glycemic index of beef is lower.

We used Beef, loin, tenderloin roast, separable lean only, boneless, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, roasted and Beverages, carbonated, cola, fast-food cola 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.
Beef
9
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 3.9% 31% 114% 32% 101% 111% 7% 1.2% 139%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 0.6% 0.18% 4.1% 0.33% 0.55% 4.3% 0.52% 0.26% 0.55%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +550%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +17500%
Contains more IronIron +2663.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +9600%
Contains more ZincZinc +18400%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2490%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +350%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +25300%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.6%

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.
Beef
12
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% 0.67% 5% 1.5% 19% 92% 108% 29% 154% 526% 4% 5.3% 41%
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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0.16%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +25100%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beef
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28% 7% 66%
Protein: 27.55 g
Fats: 6.54 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.71 g
Other: 0.2 g
10% 90%
Protein: 0.07 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 9.56 g
Water: 90.31 g
Other: 0.04 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +39257.1%
Contains more FatsFats +32600%
Contains more OtherOther +400%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +37.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef Coca-Cola DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 4.21µg 0µg 175%
Protein 27.55g 0.07g 55%
Vitamin B6 0.669mg 0mg 51%
Selenium 25.4µg 0.1µg 46%
Iron 3.04mg 0.11mg 37%
Phosphorus 259mg 10mg 36%
Vitamin B3 5.76mg 0mg 36%
Zinc 3.7mg 0.02mg 33%
Vitamin B2 0.4mg 0mg 31%
Cholesterol 85mg 0mg 28%
Choline 75.6mg 0.3mg 14%
Saturated fat 2.595g 0g 12%
Copper 0.097mg 0.001mg 11%
Fats 6.54g 0.02g 10%
Potassium 352mg 2mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.481mg 0mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 2.734g 0g 7%
Calories 169kcal 37kcal 7%
Vitamin B1 0.074mg 0mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.532g 0g 4%
Magnesium 14mg 0mg 3%
Carbs 0g 9.56g 3%
Caffeine 0mg 8mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.25mg 0mg 2%
Sodium 54mg 4mg 2%
Folate 7µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 0µg 1%
Calcium 13mg 2mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 9.56g N/A
Vitamin D 3IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 0g 8.97g N/A
Vitamin A 2µg 0µg 0%
Manganese 0.009mg 0.002mg 0%
Trans fat 0.375g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.359mg 0%
Threonine 1.534mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.52mg 0%
Leucine 2.833mg 0%
Lysine 3.178mg 0%
Methionine 0.871mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.299mg 0%
Valine 1.603mg 0%
Histidine 1.244mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.011g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.017g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.349g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef Coca-Cola
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
76%
Beef
0%
Coca-Cola
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Beef
1%
Coca-Cola

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola contains less Sodium (difference - 50mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.595g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef
Beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.97g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef
Beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef
Beef is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef
Beef is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174006/nutrients
  2. Coca-Cola - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175093/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.