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Ground beef vs. Chinese cuisine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Ground beef and Chinese cuisine different?

  • Ground beef is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, Vitamin B3, and Iron, while Chinese cuisine is higher in Vitamin K, and Vitamin C.
  • Ground beef covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 84% more than Chinese cuisine.
  • Ground beef contains 6 times more Cholesterol than Chinese cuisine. Ground beef contains 88mg of Cholesterol, while Chinese cuisine contains 14mg.

Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked and Restaurant, Chinese, beef and vegetables types were 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 Calcium +50%
Contains more Iron +104.5%
Contains more Magnesium +13.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +118.4%
Contains more Potassium +18.1%
Contains less Sodium -82.2%
Contains more Zinc +289.3%
Contains more Copper +61.2%
Contains more Selenium +185.1%
Contains more Manganese +1533.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 86% 13% 72% 22% 10% 160% 27% 2% 105%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 42% 11% 33% 18% 54% 41% 17% 20% 37%
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Iron +104.5%
Contains more Magnesium +13.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +118.4%
Contains more Potassium +18.1%
Contains less Sodium -82.2%
Contains more Zinc +289.3%
Contains more Copper +61.2%
Contains more Selenium +185.1%
Contains more Manganese +1533.3%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +54.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +210.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +205%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +93.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +418.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +13922.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +583.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +542.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +1669%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 3% 0% 0% 13% 40% 76% 31% 72% 6% 312% 8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 76% 17% 3% 39% 9% 13% 25% 27% 38% 34% 60% 129%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +54.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +210.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +205%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +93.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +418.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +13922.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +583.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +542.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +1669%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +237.1%
Contains more Fats +190%
Contains more Other +58.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +35%
24% 15% 58% 2%
Protein: 23.87 g
Fats: 15.37 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 58.37 g
Other: 2.39 g
7% 5% 7% 79%
Protein: 7.08 g
Fats: 5.3 g
Carbs: 7.29 g
Water: 78.82 g
Other: 1.51 g
Contains more Protein +237.1%
Contains more Fats +190%
Contains more Other +58.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +35%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +501.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +422.1%
44% 53% 3%
Saturated Fat: 6.073 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.408 g
23% 28% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.978 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.13 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +501.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +422.1%

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 Chinese cuisine
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ground beef Chinese cuisine Opinion
Net carbs 0g 5.79g Chinese cuisine
Protein 23.87g 7.08g Ground beef
Fats 15.37g 5.3g Ground beef
Carbs 0g 7.29g Chinese cuisine
Calories 241kcal 105kcal Ground beef
Starch 1.82g Chinese cuisine
Fructose 0.55g Chinese cuisine
Sugar 0g 2.41g Ground beef
Fiber 0g 1.5g Chinese cuisine
Calcium 33mg 22mg Ground beef
Iron 2.27mg 1.11mg Ground beef
Magnesium 17mg 15mg Ground beef
Phosphorus 166mg 76mg Ground beef
Potassium 241mg 204mg Ground beef
Sodium 73mg 409mg Ground beef
Zinc 5.84mg 1.5mg Ground beef
Copper 0.079mg 0.049mg Ground beef
Manganese 0.009mg 0.147mg Chinese cuisine
Selenium 19.1µg 6.7µg Ground beef
Vitamin A 9IU 1262IU Chinese cuisine
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 63µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.82mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin D 2IU 3IU Chinese cuisine
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin C 0mg 11.6mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B1 0.051mg 0.033mg Ground beef
Vitamin B2 0.171mg 0.055mg Ground beef
Vitamin B3 4.026mg 1.32mg Ground beef
Vitamin B5 0.512mg 0.443mg Ground beef
Vitamin B6 0.311mg 0.161mg Ground beef
Folate 7µg 45µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B12 2.49µg 0.48µg Ground beef
Vitamin K 2.9µg 51.3µg Chinese cuisine
Tryptophan 0.121mg 0.083mg Ground beef
Threonine 0.923mg 0.313mg Ground beef
Isoleucine 1.055mg 0.314mg Ground beef
Leucine 1.861mg 0.525mg Ground beef
Lysine 1.976mg 0.552mg Ground beef
Methionine 0.614mg 0.158mg Ground beef
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 0.317mg Ground beef
Valine 1.172mg 0.327mg Ground beef
Histidine 0.775mg 0.207mg Ground beef
Cholesterol 88mg 14mg Chinese cuisine
Trans Fat 1.173g 0.058g Chinese cuisine
Saturated Fat 6.073g 0.978g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g Chinese cuisine
Monounsaturated Fat 7.322g 1.217g Ground beef
Polyunsaturated fat 0.408g 2.13g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.803g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g 0.001g Ground beef
Omega-3 - ALA 0.264g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Chinese cuisine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ground beef Chinese cuisine
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
39%
Chinese cuisine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Ground beef
28%
Chinese cuisine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.41g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground beef
Ground beef contains less Sodium (difference - 336mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ground beef
Ground beef is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 74mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.095g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Chinese cuisine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168072/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.