Cheese vs. Ground beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between cheese and ground beef
- Cheese is richer in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin A, and vitamin B2, yet ground beef is richer in vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B3, and zinc.
- Daily need coverage for calcium for cheese is 68% higher.
- Cheese contains 138 times more vitamin A than ground beef. Cheese contains 1242IU of vitamin A, while ground beef contains 9IU.
- 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +58.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2051.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +174.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +200% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +49.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +217.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1521.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +163.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +60.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -88.8% |
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 | +10900% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +491.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +150.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +285.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +75.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +6723.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +24.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +371.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +126.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +20.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +343.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
22.87 g
Fats:
33.31 g
Carbs:
3.09 g
Water:
37.02 g
Other:
3.71 g
Protein:
23.87 g
Fats:
15.37 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
58.37 g
Other:
2.39 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +116.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +55.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +57.7% |
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Protein
~23.87g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
18.867 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.421 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.073 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.408 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +26.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +248.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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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| Calcium | 710mg | 33mg | 68% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.1µg | 2.49µg | 58% |
| Saturated fat | 18.867g | 6.073g | 58% |
| Phosphorus | 455mg | 166mg | 41% |
| Vitamin A | 330µg | 3µg | 36% |
| Fats | 33.31g | 15.37g | 28% |
| Iron | 0.14mg | 2.27mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.059mg | 4.026mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 653mg | 73mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.428mg | 0.171mg | 20% |
| Zinc | 3.64mg | 5.84mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.066mg | 0.311mg | 19% |
| Selenium | 28.5µg | 19.1µg | 17% |
| Choline | 16.5mg | 73.2mg | 10% |
| Calories | 404kcal | 241kcal | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.421g | 0.408g | 7% |
| Potassium | 76mg | 241mg | 5% |
| Folate | 27µg | 7µg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.246g | 7.322g | 5% |
| Copper | 0.03mg | 0.079mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.71mg | 0.12mg | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 99mg | 88mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 24IU | 2IU | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.41mg | 0.512mg | 2% |
| Protein | 22.87g | 23.87g | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.029mg | 0.051mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 17mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.027mg | 0.009mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 3.09g | 0g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.09g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.48g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 2.9µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.917g | 1.173g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.547mg | 0.121mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.044mg | 0.923mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.206mg | 1.055mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.939mg | 1.861mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.025mg | 1.976mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.547mg | 0.614mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.074mg | 0.931mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.404mg | 1.172mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.547mg | 0.775mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.017g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
35%
46%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ground beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
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 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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