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Ground beef vs. Baby food — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between ground beef and baby food

  • Ground beef has more vitamin B12 and zinc; however, baby food is richer in iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, calcium, phosphorus, and fiber.
  • Baby food covers your daily iron needs 565% more than ground beef.
  • Baby food contains less cholesterol.
  • Baby food has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of baby food is 56, while the glycemic index of ground beef is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked and Babyfood, cereal, mixed, dry fortified.

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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 12% 9.9% 21% 85% 26% 159% 71% 9.5% 1.2% 104%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 71% 220% 39% 1781% 111% 65% 168% 0.39% 0% 141%
Contains more ZincZinc +143.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +488.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2121.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +81.3%
Contains more IronIron +1992.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +322.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +136.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +35.6%

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.
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% 1% 2.4% 0% 13% 39% 75% 31% 72% 311% 7.3% 5.3% 40%
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 7.7% 0.33% 74% 0% 610% 627% 651% 64% 44% 0% 3.8% 32% 13%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +200%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +64.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +93.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +215.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2966.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +4680.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1488.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +762.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +109.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +514.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 15% 58% 2%
Protein: 23.87 g
Fats: 15.37 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 58.37 g
Other: 2.39 g
12% 4% 73% 7% 3%
Protein: 12.2 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 73.4 g
Water: 6.7 g
Other: 3.3 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +95.7%
Contains more FatsFats +249.3%
Contains more WaterWater +771.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +38.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
44% 53% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.073 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.408 g
21% 33% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.769 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.206 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.697 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +507.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -87.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +315.9%

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 Baby food
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ground beef Baby food DV% diff.
Iron 2.27mg 47.5mg 565%
Vitamin B1 0.051mg 2.438mg 199%
Vitamin B2 0.171mg 2.717mg 196%
Vitamin B3 4.026mg 34.714mg 192%
Vitamin B12 2.49µg 0µg 104%
Calcium 33mg 733mg 70%
Phosphorus 166mg 392mg 32%
Zinc 5.84mg 2.4mg 31%
Fiber 0g 7.5g 30%
Cholesterol 88mg 0mg 29%
Copper 0.079mg 0.334mg 28%
Vitamin E 0.12mg 3.68mg 24%
Saturated fat 6.073g 0.769g 24%
Carbs 0g 73.4g 24%
Protein 23.87g 12.2g 23%
Magnesium 17mg 100mg 20%
Fats 15.37g 4.4g 17%
Monounsaturated fat 7.322g 1.206g 15%
Selenium 19.1µg 25.9µg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.512mg 1.074mg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.408g 1.697g 9%
Vitamin B6 0.311mg 0.189mg 9%
Choline 73.2mg 23.2mg 9%
Folate 7µg 43µg 9%
Calories 241kcal 379kcal 7%
Potassium 241mg 437mg 6%
Sodium 73mg 3mg 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 2.3mg 3%
Vitamin K 2.9µg 1.5µg 1%
Net carbs 0g 65.9g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 0g 0.87g N/A
Vitamin A 3µg 1µg 0%
Manganese 0.009mg 0%
Trans fat 1.173g N/A
Tryptophan 0.121mg 0.158mg 0%
Threonine 0.923mg 0.4mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.055mg 0.477mg 0%
Leucine 1.861mg 1.041mg 0%
Lysine 1.976mg 0.404mg 0%
Methionine 0.614mg 0.24mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 0.672mg 0%
Valine 1.172mg 0.653mg 0%
Histidine 0.775mg 0.286mg 0%
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Ground beef Baby food
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
46%
Ground beef
164%
Baby food
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Ground beef
260%
Baby food

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baby food
Baby food is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baby food
Baby food contains less Sodium (difference - 70mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Baby food
Baby food is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.304g)
Which food is cheaper?
Baby food
Baby food is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Baby food
Baby food is relatively richer in minerals
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. Baby food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170964/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.