Ground beef vs. Brown sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are ground beef and brown sugar different?
- Ground beef has more vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B6, iron, and vitamin B2 than brown sugar.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for ground beef is 104% higher.
- Ground beef has a lower glycemic index (0) than brown sugar (71).
Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked and Sugars, brown are the varieties used 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +88.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +81.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +219.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +68.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +19366.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +4050% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1491.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +151.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -61.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +611.1% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +3560% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +287.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +658.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +600% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +3082.6% |
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:
0.12 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
98.09 g
Water:
1.34 g
Other:
0.45 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +19791.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +4256% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +431.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.49µg | 0µg | 104% |
| Zinc | 5.84mg | 0.03mg | 53% |
| Protein | 23.87g | 0.12g | 48% |
| Selenium | 19.1µg | 1.2µg | 33% |
| Carbs | 0g | 98.09g | 33% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 0mg | 29% |
| Saturated fat | 6.073g | 0g | 28% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.026mg | 0.11mg | 24% |
| Fats | 15.37g | 0g | 24% |
| Phosphorus | 166mg | 4mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.311mg | 0.041mg | 21% |
| Iron | 2.27mg | 0.71mg | 20% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.322g | 0g | 18% |
| Choline | 73.2mg | 2.3mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.171mg | 0mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.512mg | 0.132mg | 8% |
| Calories | 241kcal | 380kcal | 7% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 83mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.051mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.079mg | 0.047mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.408g | 0g | 3% |
| Potassium | 241mg | 133mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0.064mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 73mg | 28mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.9µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Folate | 7µg | 1µg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 17mg | 9mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 1.11g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 0g | 98.09g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 97.02g | N/A |
| 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 |
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%
2%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
11%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ground beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 97.02g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 71)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ground beef is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ground beef is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brown sugar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.073g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brown sugar is cheaper (difference - $2)