Coconut vs. Ground beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are coconut and ground beef different?
- Coconut is higher in manganese, copper, and fiber; however, ground beef is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and selenium.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for coconut is 118% higher.
- Ground beef has less saturated fat.
- Ground beef has a lower glycemic index (0) than coconut (59).
Nuts, coconut meat, raw and Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked are the varieties used 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 | +88.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +47.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +450.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -72.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +16566.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +135.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +430.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +46.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +89.1% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +29.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +271.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +755% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +645.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +70.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +475.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1350% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +505% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.33 g
Fats:
33.49 g
Carbs:
15.23 g
Water:
46.99 g
Other:
0.96 g
Protein:
23.87 g
Fats:
15.37 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
58.37 g
Other:
2.39 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +117.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +616.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +24.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +149% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
29.698 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.425 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.366 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.073 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.408 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -79.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +413.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +11.5% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 29.698g | 6.073g | 107% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 2.49µg | 104% |
| Manganese | 1.5mg | 0.009mg | 65% |
| Zinc | 1.1mg | 5.84mg | 43% |
| Protein | 3.33g | 23.87g | 41% |
| Copper | 0.435mg | 0.079mg | 40% |
| Fiber | 9g | 0g | 36% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 88mg | 29% |
| Fats | 33.49g | 15.37g | 28% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.54mg | 4.026mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.054mg | 0.311mg | 20% |
| Selenium | 10.1µg | 19.1µg | 16% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.425g | 7.322g | 15% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.02mg | 0.171mg | 12% |
| Choline | 12.1mg | 73.2mg | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 113mg | 166mg | 8% |
| Calories | 354kcal | 241kcal | 6% |
| Folate | 26µg | 7µg | 5% |
| Carbs | 15.23g | 0g | 5% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 17mg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 3.3mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.3mg | 0.512mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 356mg | 241mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2.43mg | 2.27mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 33mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 20mg | 73mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 2.9µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.066mg | 0.051mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.24mg | 0.12mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 6.23g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 2IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 6.23g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 1.173g | N/A | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.366g | 0.408g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.039mg | 0.121mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.121mg | 0.923mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.131mg | 1.055mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.247mg | 1.861mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.147mg | 1.976mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.062mg | 0.614mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.169mg | 0.931mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.202mg | 1.172mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.077mg | 0.775mg | 0% |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | N/A |
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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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46%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ground beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.23g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ground beef is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 23.625g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is cheaper?
Ground beef is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ground beef is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coconut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coconut contains less Sodium (difference - 53mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.