Ground beef vs. Broth — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between ground beef and broth
- Ground beef has more vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B6, and iron; however, broth is higher in vitamin B2, selenium, and calcium.
- Broth covers your daily sodium needs 1035% more than ground beef.
- Broth contains 65 times less zinc than ground beef. Ground beef contains 5.84mg of zinc, while broth contains 0.09mg.
- Broth has less cholesterol.
- The glycemic index of broth is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked and Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry.
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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 IronIron | +120.4% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +6388.9% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.7% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +229.4% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +466.7% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +28.2% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1566.7% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +46.6% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +63.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +211% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +730% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +283.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +96.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +151.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +17.2% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +357.1% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +56.6% |
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:
16.66 g
Fats:
13.88 g
Carbs:
18.01 g
Water:
2.27 g
Other:
49.18 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +43.3% |
Contains more WaterWater | +2471.4% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
Contains more OtherOther | +1957.7% |
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Fats
~13.88g
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
3.43 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.48 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +36.6% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -43.5% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +998% |
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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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in price |
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Rich in minerals |
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Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Sodium | 73mg | 23875mg | 1035% |
Vitamin B12 | 2.49µg | 0.3µg | 91% |
Zinc | 5.84mg | 0.09mg | 52% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.408g | 4.48g | 27% |
Cholesterol | 88mg | 13mg | 25% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.171mg | 0.43mg | 20% |
Iron | 2.27mg | 1.03mg | 16% |
Selenium | 19.1µg | 28µg | 16% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.311mg | 0.1mg | 16% |
Calcium | 33mg | 187mg | 15% |
Protein | 23.87g | 16.66g | 14% |
Saturated fat | 6.073g | 3.43g | 12% |
Vitamin B3 | 4.026mg | 2.46mg | 10% |
Copper | 0.079mg | 0mg | 9% |
Magnesium | 17mg | 56mg | 9% |
Choline | 73.2mg | 114.6mg | 8% |
Carbs | 0g | 18.01g | 6% |
Folate | 7µg | 32µg | 6% |
Manganese | 0.009mg | 0.15mg | 6% |
Monounsaturated fat | 7.322g | 5.36g | 5% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.051mg | 0.1mg | 4% |
Potassium | 241mg | 309mg | 2% |
Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 0.46mg | 2% |
Fats | 15.37g | 13.88g | 2% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.512mg | 0.6mg | 2% |
Vitamin K | 2.9µg | 0µg | 2% |
Calories | 241kcal | 267kcal | 1% |
Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.1mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 0g | 18.01g | N/A |
Vitamin D | 2IU | 0IU | 0% |
Sugar | 0g | 17.36g | N/A |
Phosphorus | 166mg | 166mg | 0% |
Vitamin A | 3µg | 0µg | 0% |
Trans fat | 1.173g | N/A | |
Tryptophan | 0.121mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.923mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 1.055mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 1.861mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 1.976mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.614mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.931mg | 0% | |
Valine | 1.172mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.775mg | 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%

28%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%

352%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Ground beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Ground beef contains less Sodium (difference - 23802mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Ground beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Broth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 75mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Broth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.643g)
Which food is cheaper?

Broth is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Broth is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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