Goat vs. Ground beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between goat and ground beef
- Goat is richer in vitamin B2, copper, iron, and choline, yet ground beef is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B6, selenium, and zinc.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for ground beef is 54% higher.
- Goat contains 4 times more copper than ground beef. Goat contains 0.303mg of copper, while ground beef contains 0.079mg.
- Goat contains less saturated fat.
Food types used in this article are Game meat, goat, cooked, roasted 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 PotassiumPotassium | +68% |
| Contains more IronIron | +64.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +283.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +21.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +366.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +94.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +10.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -15.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +61.9% |
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 EVitamin E | +183.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +76.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +256.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +45.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +109.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +141.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +40% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
27.1 g
Fats:
3.03 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
68.21 g
Other:
1.66 g
Protein:
23.87 g
Fats:
15.37 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
58.37 g
Other:
2.39 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +13.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +16.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +407.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +44% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.93 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.23 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 | -84.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +438.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +77.4% |
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 Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.19µg | 2.49µg | 54% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.61mg | 0.171mg | 34% |
| Copper | 0.303mg | 0.079mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.311mg | 24% |
| Saturated fat | 0.93g | 6.073g | 23% |
| Fats | 3.03g | 15.37g | 19% |
| Iron | 3.73mg | 2.27mg | 18% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.36g | 7.322g | 15% |
| Selenium | 11.8µg | 19.1µg | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.512mg | 10% | |
| Choline | 106.4mg | 73.2mg | 6% |
| Protein | 27.1g | 23.87g | 6% |
| Calories | 143kcal | 241kcal | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 201mg | 166mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 5.27mg | 5.84mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 405mg | 241mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 0mg | 17mg | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 75mg | 88mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.09mg | 0.051mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 33mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.042mg | 0.009mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 86mg | 73mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.23g | 0.408g | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.2µg | 2.9µg | 1% |
| Folate | 5µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.34mg | 0.12mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 2IU | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.95mg | 4.026mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 1.173g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.403mg | 0.121mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.29mg | 0.923mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.371mg | 1.055mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.258mg | 1.861mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.016mg | 1.976mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.726mg | 0.614mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.941mg | 0.931mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.452mg | 1.172mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.565mg | 0.775mg | 0% |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| 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
35%
46%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground beef contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Goat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Goat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.143g)
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)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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