Beef vs. Goat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Beef and Goat
- Beef is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Monounsaturated Fat, yet Goat is higher in Copper, and Vitamin B2.
- Beef covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 128% more than Goat.
- Beef contains 4 times more Saturated Fat than Goat. While Beef contains 2.595g of Saturated Fat, Goat contains only 0.71g.
Food varieties used in this article are Beef, loin, tenderloin roast, separable lean only, boneless, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, roasted and Goat, raw.
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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.
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Phosphorus
+43.9%
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Sodium
-34.1%
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Selenium
+188.6%
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Copper
+163.9%
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Manganese
+322.2%
Equal in Calcium - 13
Equal in Iron - 2.83
Equal in Potassium - 385
Equal in Zinc - 4
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Phosphorus
+43.9%
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Sodium
-34.1%
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Selenium
+188.6%
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Copper
+163.9%
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Manganese
+322.2%
Equal in Calcium - 13
Equal in Iron - 2.83
Equal in Potassium - 385
Equal in Zinc - 4
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.
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B3
+53.6%
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Folate
+40%
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Vitamin B12
+272.6%
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Vitamin B1
+48.6%
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Vitamin B2
+22.5%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B3
+53.6%
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Folate
+40%
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Vitamin B12
+272.6%
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Vitamin B1
+48.6%
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Vitamin B2
+22.5%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+33.7%
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Fats
+183.1%
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Water
+15.4%
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Other
+525%
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Protein
+33.7%
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Fats
+183.1%
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Water
+15.4%
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+525%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+165.4%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+212.9%
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Saturated Fat
-72.6%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+165.4%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+212.9%
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Saturated Fat
-72.6%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 27.55g | 20.6g |
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| Fats | 6.54g | 2.31g |
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| Calories | 169kcal | 109kcal |
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| Calcium | 13mg | 13mg | |
| Iron | 3.04mg | 2.83mg |
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| Magnesium | 14mg |
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| Phosphorus | 259mg | 180mg |
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| Potassium | 352mg | 385mg |
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| Sodium | 54mg | 82mg |
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| Zinc | 3.7mg | 4mg |
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| Copper | 0.097mg | 0.256mg |
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| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0.038mg |
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| Selenium | 25.4µg | 8.8µg |
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| Vitamin A | 6IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 2µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.25mg |
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| Vitamin D | 3IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.074mg | 0.11mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.4mg | 0.49mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.76mg | 3.75mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.481mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.669mg |
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| Folate | 7µg | 5µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 4.21µg | 1.13µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.6µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.359mg | 0.306mg |
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| Threonine | 1.534mg | 0.981mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.52mg | 1.042mg |
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| Leucine | 2.833mg | 1.716mg |
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| Lysine | 3.178mg | 1.532mg |
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| Methionine | 0.871mg | 0.552mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.299mg | 0.715mg |
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| Valine | 1.603mg | 1.103mg |
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| Histidine | 1.244mg | 0.429mg |
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| Cholesterol | 85mg | 57mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.375g |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.595g | 0.71g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.002g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.011g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.734g | 1.03g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.532g | 0.17g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.349g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.013g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.017g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Fats diet |
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| Low Calories diet |
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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
79%
30%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
48%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Goat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Goat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Goat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.885g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.