Beef vs. Ground beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Beef and Ground beef
- Ground beef has less Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B6 than Beef.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, patty, cooked, broiled 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.
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Iron
+14.5%
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Magnesium
+23.5%
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Phosphorus
+19.3%
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Potassium
+32%
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Manganese
+33.3%
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Selenium
+12.6%
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Calcium
+83.3%
Equal in Sodium - 73
Equal in Zinc - 5.84
Equal in Copper - 0.079
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Iron
+14.5%
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Magnesium
+23.5%
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Phosphorus
+19.3%
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Potassium
+32%
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Manganese
+33.3%
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Selenium
+12.6%
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Calcium
+83.3%
Equal in Sodium - 73
Equal in Zinc - 5.84
Equal in Copper - 0.079
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 B3
+33.6%
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Vitamin B5
+28.5%
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Vitamin B6
+22.8%
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Folate
+28.6%
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Vitamin B1
+10.9%
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Vitamin K
+141.7%
Equal in Vitamin A - 9
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.12
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.171
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.49
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Vitamin B3
+33.6%
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Vitamin B5
+28.5%
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Vitamin B6
+22.8%
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Folate
+28.6%
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Vitamin B1
+10.9%
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Vitamin K
+141.7%
Equal in Vitamin A - 9
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.12
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.171
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.49
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Other
+251.5%
Equal in Protein - 23.87
Equal in Fats - 15.37
Equal in Water - 58.37
Protein:
25.93 g
Fats:
15.41 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
57.98 g
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0.68 g
Protein:
23.87 g
Fats:
15.37 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
58.37 g
Other:
2.39 g
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Other
+251.5%
Equal in Protein - 23.87
Equal in Fats - 15.37
Equal in Water - 58.37
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Polyunsaturated fat
+18.6%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 6.073
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 7.322
Saturated Fat:
5.895 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
6.668 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.484 g
Saturated Fat:
6.073 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.408 g
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Polyunsaturated fat
+18.6%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 6.073
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 7.322
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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 25.93g | 23.87g |
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| Fats | 15.41g | 15.37g |
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| Calories | 250kcal | 241kcal |
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| Calcium | 18mg | 33mg |
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| Iron | 2.6mg | 2.27mg |
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| Magnesium | 21mg | 17mg |
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| Phosphorus | 198mg | 166mg |
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| Potassium | 318mg | 241mg |
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| Sodium | 72mg | 73mg |
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| Zinc | 6.31mg | 5.84mg |
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| Copper | 0.085mg | 0.079mg |
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| Manganese | 0.012mg | 0.009mg |
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| Selenium | 21.5µg | 19.1µg |
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| Vitamin A | 9IU | 9IU | |
| Vitamin A RAE | 3µg | 3µg | |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 0.12mg | |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 2IU | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.046mg | 0.051mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.176mg | 0.171mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.378mg | 4.026mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.658mg | 0.512mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.382mg | 0.311mg |
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| Folate | 9µg | 7µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.64µg | 2.49µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.2µg | 2.9µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.094mg | 0.121mg |
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| Threonine | 0.72mg | 0.923mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.822mg | 1.055mg |
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| Leucine | 1.45mg | 1.861mg |
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| Lysine | 1.54mg | 1.976mg |
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| Methionine | 0.478mg | 0.614mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.725mg | 0.931mg |
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| Valine | 0.914mg | 1.172mg |
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| Histidine | 0.604mg | 0.775mg |
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| Cholesterol | 88mg | 88mg | |
| Trans Fat | 0.572g | 1.173g |
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| Saturated Fat | 5.895g | 6.073g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.016g | 0g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 6.668g | 7.322g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.484g | 0.408g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.012g | 0.008g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.044g |
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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
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46%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.178g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (88 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)