Ground beef vs. Biscuit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between ground beef and biscuits
- Ground beef has more vitamin B12, zinc, and vitamin B6, while biscuits have more vitamin B1, calcium, manganese, folate, and vitamin B2.
- Ground beef's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 100% higher.
- Biscuits contain 29 times less cholesterol than ground beef. Ground beef contains 88mg of cholesterol, while biscuits contain 3mg.
- Ground beef has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of ground beef is 0, while the glycemic index of biscuits is 44.
The food types used in this comparison are Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked and Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe.
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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 | +99.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +981.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -87.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +612.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +27.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +4100% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +36.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +79.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +788.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +3012.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +598% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +81.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +771.4% |
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:
7 g
Fats:
16.3 g
Carbs:
44.6 g
Water:
28.9 g
Other:
3.2 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +241% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +102% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +33.9% |
~equal in
Fats
~16.3g
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
4.324 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.163 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -28.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +920.3% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~6.93g
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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| Vitamin B12 | 2.49µg | 0.08µg | 100% |
| Zinc | 5.84mg | 0.54mg | 48% |
| Protein | 23.87g | 7g | 34% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 3mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.051mg | 0.356mg | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.408g | 4.163g | 25% |
| Sodium | 73mg | 580mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.311mg | 0.035mg | 21% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 235mg | 20% |
| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0.378mg | 16% |
| Carbs | 0g | 44.6g | 15% |
| Folate | 7µg | 61µg | 14% |
| Choline | 73.2mg | 13% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.171mg | 0.31mg | 11% |
| Iron | 2.27mg | 2.9mg | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 6.073g | 4.324g | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.026mg | 2.949mg | 7% |
| Calories | 241kcal | 353kcal | 6% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.5g | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.512mg | 0.285mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 241mg | 121mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 2.9µg | 2% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.322g | 6.93g | 1% |
| Selenium | 19.1µg | 19.5µg | 1% |
| Fats | 15.37g | 16.3g | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 43.1g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Magnesium | 17mg | 18mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 2.18g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.079mg | 0.082mg | 0% |
| Phosphorus | 166mg | 164mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 1.173g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.121mg | 0.087mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.923mg | 0.211mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.055mg | 0.273mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.861mg | 0.514mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.976mg | 0.226mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.614mg | 0.132mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.931mg | 0.347mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.172mg | 0.313mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.775mg | 0.161mg | 0% |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | N/A |
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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%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ground beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground beef contains less Sodium (difference - 507mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ground beef is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Biscuit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Biscuit is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.749g)
Which food is cheaper?
Biscuit is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Biscuit is relatively richer in minerals