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Brisket vs. Ground beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Brisket and Ground beef

  • Brisket has more Selenium, Zinc, and Choline, while Ground beef has more Vitamin B12.
  • Ground beef's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 15% higher.
  • Ground beef contains 2 times less Choline than Brisket. Brisket contains 109.8mg of Choline, while Ground beef contains 73.2mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Ground beef is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Beef, brisket, flat half, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, braised 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.
Contains more Magnesium +11.8%
Contains less Sodium -34.2%
Contains more Zinc +14.6%
Contains more Copper +26.6%
Contains more Manganese +11.1%
Contains more Selenium +41.9%
Contains more Calcium +106.3%
Equal in Iron - 2.27
Equal in Phosphorus - 166
Equal in Potassium - 241
Equal in Manganese - 0.009
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 92% 14% 75% 21% 7% 183% 34% 2% 148%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 86% 13% 72% 22% 10% 160% 27% 2% 105%
Contains more Magnesium +11.8%
Contains less Sodium -34.2%
Contains more Zinc +14.6%
Contains more Copper +26.6%
Contains more Manganese +11.1%
Contains more Selenium +41.9%
Contains more Calcium +106.3%
Equal in Iron - 2.27
Equal in Phosphorus - 166
Equal in Potassium - 241
Equal in Manganese - 0.009

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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Contains more Vitamin E +325%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +15.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +10.9%
Contains more Folate +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +10.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +17.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +61.1%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.171
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.026
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.512
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 11% 0% 0% 15% 40% 77% 35% 66% 7% 265% 5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 3% 0% 0% 13% 40% 76% 31% 72% 6% 312% 8%
Contains more Vitamin E +325%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +15.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +10.9%
Contains more Folate +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +10.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +17.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +61.1%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.171
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.026
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.512

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +20.7%
Contains more Fats +19.8%
Contains more Water +11.2%
Contains more Other +753.6%
29% 18% 52%
Protein: 28.82 g
Fats: 18.42 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 52.48 g
Other: 0.28 g
24% 15% 58% 2%
Protein: 23.87 g
Fats: 15.37 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 58.37 g
Other: 2.39 g
Contains more Protein +20.7%
Contains more Fats +19.8%
Contains more Water +11.2%
Contains more Other +753.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +66.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -16.9%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 7.322
46% 50% 4%
Saturated Fat: 7.305 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.934 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.681 g
44% 53% 3%
Saturated Fat: 6.073 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.408 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +66.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -16.9%
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.
Brisket Ground beef
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brisket Ground beef Opinion
Protein 28.82g 23.87g Brisket
Fats 18.42g 15.37g Brisket
Calories 289kcal 241kcal Brisket
Calcium 16mg 33mg Ground beef
Iron 2.43mg 2.27mg Brisket
Magnesium 19mg 17mg Brisket
Phosphorus 175mg 166mg Brisket
Potassium 232mg 241mg Ground beef
Sodium 48mg 73mg Brisket
Zinc 6.69mg 5.84mg Brisket
Copper 0.1mg 0.079mg Brisket
Manganese 0.01mg 0.009mg Brisket
Selenium 27.1µg 19.1µg Brisket
Vitamin A 0IU 9IU Ground beef
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Ground beef
Vitamin E 0.51mg 0.12mg Brisket
Vitamin D 2IU Ground beef
Vitamin B1 0.059mg 0.051mg Brisket
Vitamin B2 0.171mg 0.171mg
Vitamin B3 4.087mg 4.026mg Brisket
Vitamin B5 0.568mg 0.512mg Brisket
Vitamin B6 0.282mg 0.311mg Ground beef
Folate 9µg 7µg Brisket
Vitamin B12 2.12µg 2.49µg Ground beef
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2.9µg Ground beef
Tryptophan 0.181mg 0.121mg Brisket
Threonine 1.101mg 0.923mg Brisket
Isoleucine 1.253mg 1.055mg Brisket
Leucine 2.192mg 1.861mg Brisket
Lysine 2.328mg 1.976mg Brisket
Methionine 0.717mg 0.614mg Brisket
Phenylalanine 1.088mg 0.931mg Brisket
Valine 1.367mg 1.172mg Brisket
Histidine 0.879mg 0.775mg Brisket
Cholesterol 106mg 88mg Ground beef
Trans Fat 1.173g Brisket
Saturated Fat 7.305g 6.073g Ground beef
Monounsaturated Fat 7.934g 7.322g Brisket
Polyunsaturated fat 0.681g 0.408g Brisket
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Ground beef

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brisket Ground beef
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
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
43%
Brisket
46%
Ground beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Brisket
50%
Ground beef

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.232g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brisket
Brisket contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brisket
Brisket is relatively richer in minerals
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)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

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. Brisket - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169488/nutrients
  2. Ground beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169474/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.