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Durian vs. Beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are durian and beef different?

  • Durian is higher in vitamin B1 and vitamin C; however, beef is richer in vitamin B12, iron, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for beef is 175% higher.
  • Beef has a lower glycemic index (0) than durian (49).

Durian, raw or frozen and Beef, loin, tenderloin roast, separable lean only, boneless, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, roasted 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.
Durian
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 1.8% 38% 16% 69% 7.6% 17% 0.26% 42% 0%
Beef
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 3.9% 31% 114% 32% 101% 111% 7% 1.2% 139%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +114.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +23.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +113.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3511.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +116.7%
Contains more IronIron +607%
Contains more ZincZinc +1221.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +564.1%

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.
Durian
4
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 66% 2.6% 0% 0% 94% 46% 20% 14% 73% 0% 0% 27% 0%
Beef
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.36% 5% 3% 19% 92% 108% 29% 154% 526% 4% 5.3% 41%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +633.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +405.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +414.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +436.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +109.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +111.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Durian
2
5% 27% 65%
Protein: 1.47 g
Fats: 5.33 g
Carbs: 27.09 g
Water: 64.99 g
Other: 1.12 g
Beef
3
28% 7% 66%
Protein: 27.55 g
Fats: 6.54 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.71 g
Other: 0.2 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +460%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1774.1%
Contains more FatsFats +22.7%
~equal in Water ~65.71g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Durian Beef
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Durian Beef Opinion
Calories 147kcal 169kcal Beef
Protein 1.47g 27.55g Beef
Fats 5.33g 6.54g Beef
Vitamin C 19.7mg 0mg Durian
Net carbs 23.29g 0g Durian
Carbs 27.09g 0g Durian
Cholesterol 0mg 85mg Durian
Vitamin D 3IU Beef
Magnesium 30mg 14mg Durian
Calcium 6mg 13mg Beef
Potassium 436mg 352mg Durian
Iron 0.43mg 3.04mg Beef
Fiber 3.8g 0g Durian
Copper 0.207mg 0.097mg Durian
Zinc 0.28mg 3.7mg Beef
Phosphorus 39mg 259mg Beef
Sodium 2mg 54mg Durian
Vitamin A 44IU 6IU Durian
Vitamin A 2µg 2µg
Vitamin E 0.25mg Beef
Vitamin D 0.1µg Beef
Manganese 0.325mg 0.009mg Durian
Selenium 25.4µg Beef
Vitamin B1 0.374mg 0.074mg Durian
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.4mg Beef
Vitamin B3 1.074mg 5.76mg Beef
Vitamin B5 0.23mg 0.481mg Beef
Vitamin B6 0.316mg 0.669mg Beef
Vitamin B12 0µg 4.21µg Beef
Vitamin K 1.6µg Beef
Folate 36µg 7µg Durian
Trans Fat 0g 0.375g Durian
Choline 75.6mg Beef
Saturated Fat 2.595g Durian
Monounsaturated Fat 2.734g Beef
Polyunsaturated fat 0.532g Beef
Tryptophan 0.359mg Beef
Threonine 1.534mg Beef
Isoleucine 1.52mg Beef
Leucine 2.833mg Beef
Lysine 3.178mg Beef
Methionine 0.871mg Beef
Phenylalanine 1.299mg Beef
Valine 1.603mg Beef
Histidine 1.244mg Beef
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g Beef
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g Beef
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g Beef
Omega-3 - DPA 0.011g Beef
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.017g Beef
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Beef
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.349g Beef

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Durian Beef
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
26%
Durian
76%
Beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Durian
55%
Beef

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Durian
Durian is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Durian
Durian is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Durian
Durian contains less Sodium (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Durian
Durian is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.595g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef
Beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef
Beef is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef
Beef is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Durian - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168192/nutrients
  2. Beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174006/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.