Goat vs. Beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Goat and Beef
- Goat is higher in Copper, and Vitamin B2, yet Beef is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Monounsaturated Fat.
- Beef covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 128% more than Goat.
- Goat contains 3 times more Copper than Beef. While Goat contains 0.256mg of Copper, Beef contains only 0.097mg.
- The amount of Cholesterol in Goat is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Goat, raw and Beef, loin, tenderloin roast, separable lean only, boneless, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, roasted.
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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 CopperCopper | +163.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +322.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +43.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -34.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +188.6% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +48.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +22.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +53.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +272.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +40% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +15.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +525% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +33.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +183.1% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -72.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +165.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +212.9% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 109kcal | 169kcal |
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| Protein | 20.6g | 27.55g |
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| Fats | 2.31g | 6.54g |
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| Cholesterol | 57mg | 85mg |
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| Vitamin D | 3IU |
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| Magnesium | 14mg |
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| Calcium | 13mg | 13mg | |
| Potassium | 385mg | 352mg |
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| Iron | 2.83mg | 3.04mg |
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| Copper | 0.256mg | 0.097mg |
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| Zinc | 4mg | 3.7mg |
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| Phosphorus | 180mg | 259mg |
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| Sodium | 82mg | 54mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 6IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 2µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.25mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.1µg |
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| Manganese | 0.038mg | 0.009mg |
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| Selenium | 8.8µg | 25.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.11mg | 0.074mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.49mg | 0.4mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.75mg | 5.76mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.481mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.669mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.13µg | 4.21µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.6µg |
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| Folate | 5µg | 7µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.375g |
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| Choline | 75.6mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.71g | 2.595g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.03g | 2.734g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.17g | 0.532g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.306mg | 0.359mg |
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| Threonine | 0.981mg | 1.534mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.042mg | 1.52mg |
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| Leucine | 1.716mg | 2.833mg |
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| Lysine | 1.532mg | 3.178mg |
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| Methionine | 0.552mg | 0.871mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.715mg | 1.299mg |
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| Valine | 1.103mg | 1.603mg |
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| Histidine | 0.429mg | 1.244mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.002g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.013g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.011g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.017g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.349g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Fats diet |
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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
27%
76%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Goat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Goat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Goat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.885g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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.