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Greek yogurt vs. Ground beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Greek yogurt and Ground beef different?

  • Greek yogurt is richer in Vitamin B2, while Ground beef is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Selenium, and Choline.
  • Ground beef covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 73% more than Greek yogurt.
  • Greek yogurt contains 2 times more Vitamin B2 than Ground beef. Greek yogurt contains 0.278mg of Vitamin B2, while Ground beef contains 0.171mg.
  • Greek yogurt is lower in Saturated Fat.

Yogurt, Greek, plain, whole milk and Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked types were used in this article.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 30% 12% 0% 5.7% 14% 58% 4.6% 1.2% 53%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 12% 9.9% 21% 85% 26% 159% 71% 9.5% 1.2% 104%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +203%
Contains less SodiumSodium -52.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +54.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +70.9%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +364.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +1023.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +23%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +96.9%
~equal in Manganese ~0.009mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.9% 0.2% 0% 5.8% 64% 3.9% 20% 15% 94% 0% 3.8% 8.2%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.54% 2.4% 0% 13% 39% 75% 31% 72% 311% 7.3% 5.3% 40%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +62.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +121.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1835.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +54.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +393.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +232%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +40%
Contains more CholineCholine +384.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 5% 4% 81%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 5 g
Carbs: 3.98 g
Water: 81.3 g
Other: 0.72 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 CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +39.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +165.2%
Contains more FatsFats +207.4%
Contains more OtherOther +231.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
48% 43% 9%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.395 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.136 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.469 g
44% 53% 3%
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 -60.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +15%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +242.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Greek yogurt Ground beef Opinion
Calories 97kcal 241kcal Ground beef
Protein 9g 23.87g Ground beef
Fats 5g 15.37g Ground beef
Net carbs 3.98g 0g Greek yogurt
Carbs 3.98g 0g Greek yogurt
Cholesterol 13mg 88mg Greek yogurt
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU Ground beef
Magnesium 11mg 17mg Ground beef
Calcium 100mg 33mg Greek yogurt
Potassium 141mg 241mg Ground beef
Iron 0mg 2.27mg Ground beef
Sugar 4g 0g Ground beef
Copper 0.017mg 0.079mg Ground beef
Zinc 0.52mg 5.84mg Ground beef
Phosphorus 135mg 166mg Ground beef
Sodium 35mg 73mg Greek yogurt
Vitamin A 15IU 9IU Greek yogurt
Vitamin A 2µg 3µg Ground beef
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.12mg Ground beef
Manganese 0.009mg 0.009mg
Selenium 9.7µg 19.1µg Ground beef
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.051mg Ground beef
Vitamin B2 0.278mg 0.171mg Greek yogurt
Vitamin B3 0.208mg 4.026mg Ground beef
Vitamin B5 0.331mg 0.512mg Ground beef
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.311mg Ground beef
Vitamin B12 0.75µg 2.49µg Ground beef
Vitamin K 0µg 2.9µg Ground beef
Folate 5µg 7µg Ground beef
Trans Fat 0g 1.173g Greek yogurt
Choline 15.1mg 73.2mg Ground beef
Saturated Fat 2.395g 6.073g Greek yogurt
Monounsaturated Fat 2.136g 7.322g Ground beef
Polyunsaturated fat 0.469g 0.408g Greek yogurt
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
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g 0g Greek yogurt
Omega-3 - ALA 0.023g Greek yogurt
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.008g Ground beef
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.209g Greek yogurt

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Greek yogurt Ground beef
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
17%
Greek yogurt
46%
Ground beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Greek yogurt
50%
Ground beef

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 4g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
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 is lower in Cholesterol?
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 75mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt contains less Sodium (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.678g)
Which food is cheaper?
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt is cheaper (difference - $2)

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. Greek yogurt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171304/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.