Cheddar Cheese vs. Ground beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Cheddar Cheese and Ground beef
- Cheddar Cheese is richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B2, yet Ground beef is richer in Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B3, and Zinc.
- Daily need coverage for Calcium from Cheddar Cheese is 68% higher.
- Cheddar Cheese contains 110 times more Vitamin A RAE than Ground beef. Cheddar Cheese contains 330µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Ground beef contains 3µg.
- Ground beef contains less Sodium.
Food types used in this article are Cheese, cheddar 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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Calcium
+2051.5%
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Magnesium
+58.8%
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Phosphorus
+174.1%
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Manganese
+200%
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Selenium
+49.2%
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Iron
+1521.4%
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Potassium
+217.1%
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Sodium
-88.8%
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Zinc
+60.4%
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Copper
+163.3%
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Calcium
+2051.5%
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Magnesium
+58.8%
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Phosphorus
+174.1%
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Manganese
+200%
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Selenium
+49.2%
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Iron
+1521.4%
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Potassium
+217.1%
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-88.8%
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Zinc
+60.4%
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Copper
+163.3%
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
+13700%
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Vitamin E
+491.7%
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Vitamin D
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+150.3%
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Folate
+285.7%
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Vitamin B1
+75.9%
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Vitamin B3
+6723.7%
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Vitamin B5
+24.9%
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Vitamin B6
+371.2%
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Vitamin B12
+126.4%
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Vitamin K
+20.8%
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Vitamin A
+13700%
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Vitamin E
+491.7%
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Vitamin D
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+150.3%
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Folate
+285.7%
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Vitamin B1
+75.9%
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Vitamin B3
+6723.7%
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Vitamin B5
+24.9%
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Vitamin B6
+371.2%
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Vitamin B12
+126.4%
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Vitamin K
+20.8%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+116.7%
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+∞%
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Other
+55.2%
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Water
+57.7%
Equal in Protein - 23.87
Protein:
22.87 g
Fats:
33.31 g
Carbs:
3.09 g
Water:
37.02 g
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3.71 g
Protein:
23.87 g
Fats:
15.37 g
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0 g
Water:
58.37 g
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2.39 g
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Fats
+116.7%
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+55.2%
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Water
+57.7%
Equal in Protein - 23.87
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+26.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+248.3%
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Saturated Fat
-67.8%
Saturated Fat:
18.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.421 g
Saturated Fat:
6.073 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.408 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+26.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+248.3%
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Saturated Fat
-67.8%
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 3.09g | 0g |
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| Protein | 22.87g | 23.87g |
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| Fats | 33.31g | 15.37g |
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| Carbs | 3.09g | 0g |
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| Calories | 404kcal | 241kcal |
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| Sugar | 0.48g | 0g |
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| Calcium | 710mg | 33mg |
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| Iron | 0.14mg | 2.27mg |
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| Magnesium | 27mg | 17mg |
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| Phosphorus | 455mg | 166mg |
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| Potassium | 76mg | 241mg |
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| Sodium | 653mg | 73mg |
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| Zinc | 3.64mg | 5.84mg |
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| Copper | 0.03mg | 0.079mg |
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| Manganese | 0.027mg | 0.009mg |
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| Selenium | 28.5µg | 19.1µg |
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| Vitamin A | 1242IU | 9IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 330µg | 3µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.71mg | 0.12mg |
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| Vitamin D | 24IU | 2IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.029mg | 0.051mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.428mg | 0.171mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.059mg | 4.026mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.41mg | 0.512mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.066mg | 0.311mg |
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| Folate | 27µg | 7µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.1µg | 2.49µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 2.9µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.547mg | 0.121mg |
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| Threonine | 1.044mg | 0.923mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.206mg | 1.055mg |
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| Leucine | 1.939mg | 1.861mg |
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| Lysine | 1.025mg | 1.976mg |
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| Methionine | 0.547mg | 0.614mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.074mg | 0.931mg |
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| Valine | 1.404mg | 1.172mg |
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| Histidine | 0.547mg | 0.775mg |
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| Cholesterol | 99mg | 88mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.917g | 1.173g |
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| Saturated Fat | 18.867g | 6.073g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.017g | 0g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 9.246g | 7.322g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.421g | 0.408g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ground beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground beef contains less Sodium (difference - 580mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ground beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ground beef is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.794g)
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 minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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