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Ground beef vs. Almond — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Ground beef and Almond?

  • Ground beef is richer in Vitamin B12, and Selenium, yet Almond is richer in Vitamin E , Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Magnesium, Fiber, and Phosphorus.
  • Almond's daily need coverage for Vitamin E is 170% higher.
  • Almond contains less Cholesterol.

We used Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked and Nuts, almonds types in this comparison.

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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 Zinc +87.2%
Contains more Selenium +365.9%
Contains more Calcium +715.2%
Contains more Iron +63.4%
Contains more Magnesium +1488.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +189.8%
Contains more Potassium +204.1%
Contains less Sodium -98.6%
Contains more Copper +1205.1%
Contains more Manganese +24111.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 86% 13% 72% 22% 10% 160% 27% 2% 105%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 81% 140% 193% 207% 65% 1% 86% 344% 285% 23%
Contains more Zinc +87.2%
Contains more Selenium +365.9%
Contains more Calcium +715.2%
Contains more Iron +63.4%
Contains more Magnesium +1488.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +189.8%
Contains more Potassium +204.1%
Contains less Sodium -98.6%
Contains more Copper +1205.1%
Contains more Manganese +24111.1%

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.
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Almond
Contains more Vitamin A +350%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +11.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +127%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +21258.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +302%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +565.5%
Contains more Folate +528.6%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.471
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 513% 0% 0% 52% 263% 68% 29% 32% 33% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +350%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +11.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +127%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +21258.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +302%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +565.5%
Contains more Folate +528.6%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.471

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +12.9%
Contains more Water +1223.6%
Contains more Fats +224.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +23.8%
24% 15% 58% 2%
Protein: 23.87 g
Fats: 15.37 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 58.37 g
Other: 2.39 g
21% 50% 22% 4% 3%
Protein: 21.15 g
Fats: 49.93 g
Carbs: 21.55 g
Water: 4.41 g
Other: 2.96 g
Contains more Protein +12.9%
Contains more Water +1223.6%
Contains more Fats +224.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +23.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -37.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +330.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2921.8%
44% 53% 3%
Saturated Fat: 6.073 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.408 g
8% 66% 26%
Saturated Fat: 3.802 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 31.551 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.329 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -37.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +330.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2921.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ground beef Almond Opinion
Net carbs 0g 9.05g Almond
Protein 23.87g 21.15g Ground beef
Fats 15.37g 49.93g Almond
Carbs 0g 21.55g Almond
Calories 241kcal 579kcal Almond
Starch 0.72g Almond
Fructose 0.11g Almond
Sugar 0g 4.35g Ground beef
Fiber 0g 12.5g Almond
Calcium 33mg 269mg Almond
Iron 2.27mg 3.71mg Almond
Magnesium 17mg 270mg Almond
Phosphorus 166mg 481mg Almond
Potassium 241mg 733mg Almond
Sodium 73mg 1mg Almond
Zinc 5.84mg 3.12mg Ground beef
Copper 0.079mg 1.031mg Almond
Manganese 0.009mg 2.179mg Almond
Selenium 19.1µg 4.1µg Ground beef
Vitamin A 9IU 2IU Ground beef
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 0µg Ground beef
Vitamin E 0.12mg 25.63mg Almond
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Ground beef
Vitamin B1 0.051mg 0.205mg Almond
Vitamin B2 0.171mg 1.138mg Almond
Vitamin B3 4.026mg 3.618mg Ground beef
Vitamin B5 0.512mg 0.471mg Ground beef
Vitamin B6 0.311mg 0.137mg Ground beef
Folate 7µg 44µg Almond
Vitamin B12 2.49µg 0µg Ground beef
Vitamin K 2.9µg 0µg Ground beef
Tryptophan 0.121mg 0.211mg Almond
Threonine 0.923mg 0.601mg Ground beef
Isoleucine 1.055mg 0.751mg Ground beef
Leucine 1.861mg 1.473mg Ground beef
Lysine 1.976mg 0.568mg Ground beef
Methionine 0.614mg 0.157mg Ground beef
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 1.132mg Almond
Valine 1.172mg 0.855mg Ground beef
Histidine 0.775mg 0.539mg Ground beef
Cholesterol 88mg 0mg Almond
Trans Fat 1.173g 0.015g Almond
Saturated Fat 6.073g 3.802g Almond
Monounsaturated Fat 7.322g 31.551g Almond
Polyunsaturated fat 0.408g 12.329g Almond
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Almond
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.32g Almond
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g 0g Ground beef
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g Almond

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ground beef Almond
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
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
46%
Ground beef
82%
Almond
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Ground beef
142%
Almond

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.35g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ground beef
Ground beef is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almond
Almond contains less Sodium (difference - 72mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Almond
Almond is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Almond
Almond is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.271g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Almond
Almond is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Ground beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169474/nutrients
  2. Almond - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170567/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.