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Espresso vs. Ground beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Espresso and Ground beef

  • Espresso has more Magnesium, however, Ground beef is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Choline.
  • Ground beef covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 104% more than Espresso.
  • Ground beef contains 5 times less Magnesium than Espresso. Espresso contains 80mg of Magnesium, while Ground beef contains 17mg.
  • Espresso has less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Beverages, coffee, brewed, espresso, restaurant-prepared 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 Magnesium +370.6%
Contains less Sodium -80.8%
Contains more Manganese +455.6%
Contains more Calcium +1550%
Contains more Iron +1646.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +2271.4%
Contains more Potassium +109.6%
Contains more Zinc +11580%
Contains more Copper +58%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 5% 58% 3% 11% 2% 2% 17% 7% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 86% 13% 72% 22% 10% 160% 27% 2% 105%
Contains more Magnesium +370.6%
Contains less Sodium -80.8%
Contains more Manganese +455.6%
Contains more Calcium +1550%
Contains more Iron +1646.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +2271.4%
Contains more Potassium +109.6%
Contains more Zinc +11580%
Contains more Copper +58%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +29.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +5000%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1728.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15450%
Contains more Folate +600%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +2800%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.171
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 0% 1% 1% 41% 98% 2% 1% 1% 0% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 3% 0% 0% 13% 40% 76% 31% 72% 6% 312% 8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +29.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +5000%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1728.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15450%
Contains more Folate +600%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +2800%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.171

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +67.6%
Contains more Protein +19791.7%
Contains more Fats +8438.9%
Contains more Other +939.1%
2% 98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 1.67 g
Water: 97.8 g
Other: 0.23 g
24% 15% 58% 2%
Protein: 23.87 g
Fats: 15.37 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 58.37 g
Other: 2.39 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +67.6%
Contains more Protein +19791.7%
Contains more Fats +8438.9%
Contains more Other +939.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +343.5%
50% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.092 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.092 g
44% 53% 3%
Saturated Fat: 6.073 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.408 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +343.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Espresso Ground beef Opinion
Net carbs 1.67g 0g Espresso
Protein 0.12g 23.87g Ground beef
Fats 0.18g 15.37g Ground beef
Carbs 1.67g 0g Espresso
Calories 9kcal 241kcal Ground beef
Calcium 2mg 33mg Ground beef
Iron 0.13mg 2.27mg Ground beef
Magnesium 80mg 17mg Espresso
Phosphorus 7mg 166mg Ground beef
Potassium 115mg 241mg Ground beef
Sodium 14mg 73mg Espresso
Zinc 0.05mg 5.84mg Ground beef
Copper 0.05mg 0.079mg Ground beef
Manganese 0.05mg 0.009mg Espresso
Selenium 0µg 19.1µg Ground beef
Vitamin A 0IU 9IU Ground beef
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Ground beef
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.12mg Ground beef
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU Ground beef
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Espresso
Vitamin B1 0.001mg 0.051mg Ground beef
Vitamin B2 0.177mg 0.171mg Espresso
Vitamin B3 5.207mg 4.026mg Espresso
Vitamin B5 0.028mg 0.512mg Ground beef
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.311mg Ground beef
Folate 1µg 7µg Ground beef
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.49µg Ground beef
Vitamin K 0.1µg 2.9µg Ground beef
Tryptophan 0.121mg Ground beef
Threonine 0.923mg Ground beef
Isoleucine 1.055mg Ground beef
Leucine 1.861mg Ground beef
Lysine 1.976mg Ground beef
Methionine 0.614mg Ground beef
Phenylalanine 0.931mg Ground beef
Valine 1.172mg Ground beef
Histidine 0.775mg Ground beef
Cholesterol 0mg 88mg Espresso
Trans Fat 0g 1.173g Espresso
Saturated Fat 0.092g 6.073g Espresso
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 7.322g Ground beef
Polyunsaturated fat 0.092g 0.408g Ground beef
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.008g Ground beef

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Espresso Ground beef
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
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
12%
Espresso
46%
Ground beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Espresso
50%
Ground beef

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Ground beef
Ground beef is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ground beef
Ground beef is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Espresso
Espresso contains less Sodium (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Espresso
Espresso is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Espresso
Espresso is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.981g)
Which food is cheaper?
Espresso
Espresso is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

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. Espresso - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171891/nutrients
  2. Ground beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169474/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.