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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.
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 13% 71% 11% 109% 27% 15% 70% 76% 49% 106%
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%
~equal in Magnesium ~18mg
~equal in Copper ~0.082mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~164mg
~equal in Selenium ~19.5µg

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 0.67% 0% 0% 0% 89% 72% 55% 17% 8.1% 10% 0% 46% 0%
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%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
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
44% 53% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.073 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.408 g
28% 45% 27%
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.
Ground beef Biscuit
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ground beef Biscuit DV% diff.
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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ground beef Biscuit
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
23%
Biscuit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Ground beef
55%
Biscuit

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground beef
Ground beef contains less Sodium (difference - 507mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ground beef
Ground beef is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.749g)
Which food is cheaper?
Biscuit
Biscuit is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Biscuit
Biscuit is relatively richer in minerals

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. Biscuit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172670/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.