Ground beef vs. Bean raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between ground beef and bean raw?
- Ground beef is higher in vitamin B12, yet bean raw is higher in folate, copper, fiber, vitamin B1, manganese, magnesium, iron, phosphorus, and potassium.
- Bean raw's daily need coverage for folate is 130% more.
- The glycemic index of ground beef is lower.
We used Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked and Beans, pinto, mature seeds, raw types 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.
| Contains more ZincZinc | +156.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +935.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +242.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +478% |
| Contains more IronIron | +123.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1030.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +147.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -83.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +12655.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +46.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +242.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +75% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1298% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +24% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +53.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +52.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +93.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +7400% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
23.87 g
Fats:
15.37 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
58.37 g
Other:
2.39 g
Protein:
21.42 g
Fats:
1.23 g
Carbs:
62.55 g
Water:
11.33 g
Other:
3.47 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +11.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1149.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +415.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +45.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.073 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.408 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.235 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.229 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.407 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3097.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -96.1% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~0.407g
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Folate | 7µg | 525µg | 130% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.49µg | 0µg | 104% |
| Copper | 0.079mg | 0.893mg | 90% |
| Fiber | 0g | 15.5g | 62% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.051mg | 0.713mg | 55% |
| Manganese | 0.009mg | 1.148mg | 50% |
| Magnesium | 17mg | 176mg | 38% |
| Phosphorus | 166mg | 411mg | 35% |
| Iron | 2.27mg | 5.07mg | 35% |
| Potassium | 241mg | 1393mg | 34% |
| Zinc | 5.84mg | 2.28mg | 32% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 0mg | 29% |
| Saturated fat | 6.073g | 0.235g | 27% |
| Fats | 15.37g | 1.23g | 22% |
| Carbs | 0g | 62.55g | 21% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.026mg | 1.174mg | 18% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.322g | 0.229g | 18% |
| Selenium | 19.1µg | 27.9µg | 16% |
| Starch | 34.17g | 14% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.311mg | 0.474mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 113mg | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 6.3mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.512mg | 0.785mg | 5% |
| Calories | 241kcal | 347kcal | 5% |
| Protein | 23.87g | 21.42g | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.171mg | 0.212mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 73mg | 12mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.9µg | 5.6µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 0.21mg | 1% |
| Choline | 73.2mg | 66.2mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 47.05g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 2.11g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 1.173g | 0g | N/A |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.408g | 0.407g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.121mg | 0.237mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.923mg | 0.81mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.055mg | 0.871mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.861mg | 1.558mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.976mg | 1.356mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.614mg | 0.259mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.931mg | 1.095mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.172mg | 0.998mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.775mg | 0.556mg | 0% |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
67%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
131%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ground beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.11g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bean raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bean raw contains less Sodium (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bean raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.838g)
Which food is cheaper?
Bean raw is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bean raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bean raw is relatively richer in vitamins