Beef vs. Table salt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between beef and table salt
- Beef is richer than table salt in vitamin B12, vitamin B6, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B3, iron, zinc, and vitamin B2.
- Daily need coverage for sodium for table salt is 1683% higher.
- Table salt contains less cholesterol.
Food types used in this article are Beef, loin, tenderloin roast, separable lean only, boneless, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, roasted and Salt, table.
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1300% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +4300% |
| Contains more IronIron | +821.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +223.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +3600% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +25300% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +84.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1011.1% |
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.
| 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 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
27.55 g
Fats:
6.54 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
65.71 g
Other:
0.2 g
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
0.2 g
Other:
99.8 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +32755% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +49800% |
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Carbs
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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 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 minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 54mg | 38758mg | 1683% |
| Vitamin B12 | 4.21µg | 0µg | 175% |
| Protein | 27.55g | 0g | 55% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.669mg | 0mg | 51% |
| Selenium | 25.4µg | 0.1µg | 46% |
| Phosphorus | 259mg | 0mg | 37% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.76mg | 0mg | 36% |
| Iron | 3.04mg | 0.33mg | 34% |
| Zinc | 3.7mg | 0.1mg | 33% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.4mg | 0mg | 31% |
| Cholesterol | 85mg | 0mg | 28% |
| Choline | 75.6mg | 0mg | 14% |
| Saturated fat | 2.595g | 0g | 12% |
| Fats | 6.54g | 0g | 10% |
| Potassium | 352mg | 8mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.481mg | 0mg | 10% |
| Calories | 169kcal | 0kcal | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.734g | 0g | 7% |
| Copper | 0.097mg | 0.03mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.074mg | 0mg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0.1mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.532g | 0g | 4% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 1mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Folate | 7µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 24mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 3IU | 0IU | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.375g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.359mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.534mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.52mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.833mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 3.178mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.871mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.299mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.603mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 1.244mg | 0mg | 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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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| 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
76%
0%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
510%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Table salt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Table salt is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.595g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef contains less Sodium (difference - 38704mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
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 is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)