Fast food vs. Ground beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between fast food and ground beef
- Fast food has more vitamin B1, folate, manganese, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, and iron; however, ground beef has more vitamin B12 and zinc.
- Ground beef's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 67% more.
- Fast food has 40 times more manganese than ground beef. Fast food has 0.357mg of manganese, while ground beef has 0.009mg.
- Ground beef is lower in sodium.
- Fast food has a higher glycemic index than ground beef.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain 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 | +87.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +34.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +53.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3866.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +22.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +131.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +23.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -77.9% |
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 | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +216.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +521.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +112.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +39.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +69% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1042.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +46.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +179.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +112.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
16.52 g
Fats:
12.01 g
Carbs:
31.5 g
Water:
38.45 g
Other:
1.52 g
Protein:
23.87 g
Fats:
15.37 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
58.37 g
Other:
2.39 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +44.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +28% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +51.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +57.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.493 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.68 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 | -26% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +311.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +51.4% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.89µg | 2.49µg | 67% |
| Zinc | 2.52mg | 5.84mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.317mg | 0.051mg | 22% |
| Folate | 80µg | 7µg | 18% |
| Cholesterol | 33mg | 88mg | 18% |
| Manganese | 0.357mg | 0.009mg | 15% |
| Protein | 16.52g | 23.87g | 15% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.363mg | 0.171mg | 15% |
| Carbs | 31.5g | 0g | 11% |
| Sodium | 331mg | 73mg | 11% |
| Iron | 3.06mg | 2.27mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.617mg | 4.026mg | 10% |
| Starch | 22.87g | 9% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.68g | 0.408g | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.212mg | 0.311mg | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 4.493g | 6.073g | 7% |
| Choline | 34.4mg | 73.2mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 0g | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.835g | 7.322g | 6% |
| Copper | 0.121mg | 0.079mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 134mg | 166mg | 5% |
| Fats | 12.01g | 15.37g | 5% |
| Fructose | 2.27g | 3% | |
| Calories | 297kcal | 241kcal | 3% |
| Calcium | 62mg | 33mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 20.3µg | 19.1µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.38mg | 0.12mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 4.9µg | 2.9µg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 17mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 9µg | 3µg | 1% |
| Potassium | 197mg | 241mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 29.8g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 2IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 4.88g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.53mg | 0.512mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.514g | 1.173g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.144mg | 0.121mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.46mg | 0.923mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.642mg | 1.055mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.13mg | 1.861mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.785mg | 1.976mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.306mg | 0.614mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.67mg | 0.931mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.728mg | 1.172mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.402mg | 0.775mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.121g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.009g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.004g | 0.008g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.391g | 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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ground beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground beef contains less Sodium (difference - 258mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fast food is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fast food is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.58g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fast food is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fast food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fast food is relatively richer in vitamins