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Beef vs. Grouse — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between beef and grouse

  • Beef has more vitamin B12, iron, zinc, and vitamin B2; however, grouse is richer in vitamin B6 and vitamin B3.
  • Beef covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 55% more than grouse.
  • Grouse has 20 times less saturated fat than beef. Beef has 2.595g of saturated fat, while grouse has 0.13g.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Beef, loin, tenderloin roast, separable lean only, boneless, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, roasted and Ruffed Grouse, breast meat, skinless, 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.
Beef
7
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%
Grouse
2
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 1.5% 27% 22% 19% 14% 98% 6.5% 2.1% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +160%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +13.2%
Contains more IronIron +424.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +67.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +625.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +13.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +128.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +77.8%
~equal in Sodium ~50mg

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
8
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%
Grouse
4
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% 1.7% 15% 0% 11% 65% 218% 0% 294% 363% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +76.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +45.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +150%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +192%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +101.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +90.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beef
2
28% 7% 66%
Protein: 27.55 g
Fats: 6.54 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.71 g
Other: 0.2 g
Grouse
2
26% 73%
Protein: 25.94 g
Fats: 0.88 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72.93 g
Other: 0.25 g
Contains more FatsFats +643.2%
Contains more WaterWater +11%
Contains more OtherOther +25%
~equal in Protein ~25.94g
~equal in Carbs ~0g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beef
2
44% 47% 9%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.595 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.734 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.532 g
Grouse
1
43% 14% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.13 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.042 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.132 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +6409.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +303%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef Grouse DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 4.21µg 2.9µg 55%
Vitamin B6 0.669mg 1.275mg 47%
Selenium 25.4µg 46%
Vitamin B3 5.76mg 11.6mg 37%
Iron 3.04mg 0.58mg 31%
Zinc 3.7mg 0.51mg 29%
Cholesterol 85mg 40mg 15%
Choline 75.6mg 14%
Saturated fat 2.595g 0.13g 11%
Vitamin B5 0.481mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.4mg 0.28mg 9%
Fats 6.54g 0.88g 9%
Monounsaturated fat 2.734g 0.042g 7%
Magnesium 14mg 32mg 4%
Phosphorus 259mg 229mg 4%
Copper 0.097mg 0.058mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.532g 0.132g 3%
Protein 27.55g 25.94g 3%
Calories 169kcal 112kcal 3%
Vitamin B1 0.074mg 0.042mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.25mg 0.73mg 3%
Folate 7µg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1%
Potassium 352mg 311mg 1%
Calcium 13mg 5mg 1%
Vitamin D 3IU 0%
Sodium 54mg 50mg 0%
Vitamin A 2µg 5µg 0%
Manganese 0.009mg 0.016mg 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 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0.009g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.011g 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.017g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.349g 0.071g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef Grouse
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
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
74%
Grouse
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Beef
21%
Grouse

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Grouse
Grouse is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 45mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Grouse
Grouse contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Grouse
Grouse is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.465g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Grouse
Grouse is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
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 contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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. Grouse - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172831/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.