Chocolate vs. Ground beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between chocolate and ground beef?
- Chocolate is higher in copper, iron, manganese, magnesium, and fiber, yet ground beef is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, and selenium.
- Chocolate's daily need coverage for copper is 105% more.
- The amount of saturated fat in ground beef is lower.
- The glycemic index of ground beef is lower.
We used Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids and Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked types in this article.
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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 | +758.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +69.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +132% |
| Contains more IronIron | +253.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1201.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +24.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -67.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +15666.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +190.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +536.7% |
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 EVitamin E | +350% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +179.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +104% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +242% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +455.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +72.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +640.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +982.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.88 g
Fats:
31.28 g
Carbs:
61.17 g
Water:
0.97 g
Other:
1.7 g
Protein:
23.87 g
Fats:
15.37 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
58.37 g
Other:
2.39 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +103.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +389.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +5917.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +40.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
18.519 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.092 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 | +30.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +167.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -67.2% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 1.028mg | 0.079mg | 105% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.23µg | 2.49µg | 94% |
| Iron | 8.02mg | 2.27mg | 72% |
| Manganese | 1.419mg | 0.009mg | 61% |
| Saturated fat | 18.519g | 6.073g | 57% |
| Protein | 4.88g | 23.87g | 38% |
| Zinc | 2.01mg | 5.84mg | 35% |
| Magnesium | 146mg | 17mg | 31% |
| Selenium | 3µg | 19.1µg | 29% |
| Fiber | 7g | 0g | 28% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 88mg | 27% |
| Fats | 31.28g | 15.37g | 24% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.042mg | 0.311mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.725mg | 4.026mg | 21% |
| Carbs | 61.17g | 0g | 20% |
| Calories | 546kcal | 241kcal | 15% |
| Choline | 73.2mg | 13% | |
| Caffeine | 43mg | 0mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 559mg | 241mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.05mg | 0.171mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 206mg | 166mg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.54g | 7.322g | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.092g | 0.408g | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 8.1µg | 2.9µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.297mg | 0.512mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.54mg | 0.12mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.025mg | 0.051mg | 2% |
| Folate | 7µg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 24mg | 73mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 56mg | 33mg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 54.17g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Sugar | 47.9g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.112g | 1.173g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.121mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.923mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.055mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.861mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.976mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.614mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.931mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.172mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.775mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.085g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.008g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.947g | 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
9%
46%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
50%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ground beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.9g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ground beef is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.446g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ground beef is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 80mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 49mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)