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Goat vs. Ground beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Goat and Ground beef

  • Goat has more Vitamin B2, Copper, and Iron, however, Ground beef is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Zinc, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Ground beef covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 57% more than Goat.
  • Goat has 3 times more Copper than Ground beef. While Goat has 0.256mg of Copper, Ground beef has only 0.079mg.
  • Goat has less Cholesterol.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Goat, raw 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 Iron +24.7%
Contains more Potassium +59.8%
Contains more Copper +224.1%
Contains more Manganese +322.2%
Contains more Calcium +153.8%
Contains less Sodium -11%
Contains more Zinc +46%
Contains more Selenium +117%
Equal in Phosphorus - 166
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 107% 0% 78% 34% 11% 110% 86% 5% 48%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 86% 13% 72% 22% 10% 160% 27% 2% 105%
Contains more Iron +24.7%
Contains more Potassium +59.8%
Contains more Copper +224.1%
Contains more Manganese +322.2%
Contains more Calcium +153.8%
Contains less Sodium -11%
Contains more Zinc +46%
Contains more Selenium +117%
Equal in Phosphorus - 166

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.
Goat
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +115.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +186.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Folate +40%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +120.4%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.026
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 28% 114% 71% 0% 0% 4% 142% 0%
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 B1 +115.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +186.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Folate +40%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +120.4%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.026

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +29.9%
Contains more Protein +15.9%
Contains more Fats +565.4%
Contains more Other +91.2%
21% 2% 76%
Protein: 20.6 g
Fats: 2.31 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 75.84 g
Other: 1.25 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 Water +29.9%
Contains more Protein +15.9%
Contains more Fats +565.4%
Contains more Other +91.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +610.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +140%
37% 54% 9%
Saturated Fat: 0.71 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.17 g
44% 53% 3%
Saturated Fat: 6.073 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.408 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +610.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +140%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Goat Ground beef Opinion
Protein 20.6g 23.87g Ground beef
Fats 2.31g 15.37g Ground beef
Calories 109kcal 241kcal Ground beef
Calcium 13mg 33mg Ground beef
Iron 2.83mg 2.27mg Goat
Magnesium 17mg Ground beef
Phosphorus 180mg 166mg Goat
Potassium 385mg 241mg Goat
Sodium 82mg 73mg Ground beef
Zinc 4mg 5.84mg Ground beef
Copper 0.256mg 0.079mg Goat
Manganese 0.038mg 0.009mg Goat
Selenium 8.8µg 19.1µg Ground beef
Vitamin A 0IU 9IU Ground beef
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Ground beef
Vitamin E 0.12mg Ground beef
Vitamin D 2IU Ground beef
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.051mg Goat
Vitamin B2 0.49mg 0.171mg Goat
Vitamin B3 3.75mg 4.026mg Ground beef
Vitamin B5 0.512mg Ground beef
Vitamin B6 0.311mg Ground beef
Folate 5µg 7µg Ground beef
Vitamin B12 1.13µg 2.49µg Ground beef
Vitamin K 2.9µg Ground beef
Tryptophan 0.306mg 0.121mg Goat
Threonine 0.981mg 0.923mg Goat
Isoleucine 1.042mg 1.055mg Ground beef
Leucine 1.716mg 1.861mg Ground beef
Lysine 1.532mg 1.976mg Ground beef
Methionine 0.552mg 0.614mg Ground beef
Phenylalanine 0.715mg 0.931mg Ground beef
Valine 1.103mg 1.172mg Ground beef
Histidine 0.429mg 0.775mg Ground beef
Cholesterol 57mg 88mg Goat
Trans Fat 1.173g Goat
Saturated Fat 0.71g 6.073g Goat
Monounsaturated Fat 1.03g 7.322g Ground beef
Polyunsaturated fat 0.17g 0.408g Ground beef
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Ground beef

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Goat Ground beef
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
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
30%
Goat
46%
Ground beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Goat
50%
Ground beef

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground beef
Ground beef contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ground beef
Ground beef is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Goat
Goat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Goat
Goat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Goat
Goat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.363g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)
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. Goat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175303/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.