Ground beef vs. Crackers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between ground beef and crackers
- Ground beef is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, and selenium, yet crackers are richer in vitamin K, vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B2, and folate.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for ground beef is 104% higher.
- Ground beef has a lower glycemic index than crackers.
Food types used in this article are Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked and Crackers, standard snack-type, regular.
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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 | +104.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1091.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -89.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +185.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +263.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +77.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +31.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +49.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +5355.6% |
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 B5Vitamin B5 | +22.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +393.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +662.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +2425% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +715.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +166.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2289.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1214.3% |
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:
6.64 g
Fats:
26.43 g
Carbs:
61.3 g
Water:
3.14 g
Other:
2.49 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +259.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1758.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +72% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
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Other
~2.49g
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
5.562 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
13.137 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +11.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +3119.9% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~5.562g
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.49µg | 0µg | 104% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.408g | 13.137g | 85% |
| Vitamin K | 2.9µg | 69.3µg | 55% |
| Zinc | 5.84mg | 0.49mg | 49% |
| Protein | 23.87g | 6.64g | 34% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.051mg | 0.416mg | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 0mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 73mg | 726mg | 28% |
| Selenium | 19.1µg | 6.7µg | 23% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.171mg | 0.456mg | 22% |
| Iron | 2.27mg | 4.03mg | 22% |
| Folate | 7µg | 92µg | 21% |
| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0.491mg | 21% |
| Carbs | 0g | 61.3g | 20% |
| Starch | 49.69g | 20% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 3.03mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.311mg | 0.063mg | 19% |
| Fats | 15.37g | 26.43g | 17% |
| Calories | 241kcal | 510kcal | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 166mg | 248mg | 12% |
| Choline | 73.2mg | 9.6mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 0g | 2.3g | 9% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 120mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 241mg | 118mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.079mg | 0.104mg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 6.073g | 5.562g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.322g | 6.553g | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.026mg | 4.352mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.512mg | 0.417mg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 59g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0IU | 0% |
| Magnesium | 17mg | 18mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 8.18g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 1.173g | 1.076g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.121mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.923mg | 0.193mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.055mg | 0.246mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.861mg | 0.471mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.976mg | 0.103mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.614mg | 0.112mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.931mg | 0.331mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.172mg | 0.294mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.775mg | 0.145mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.29g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 1.485g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | 0.062g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 11.48g | 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%
49%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
56%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ground beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground beef contains less Sodium (difference - 653mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food is cheaper?
Ground beef is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crackers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crackers is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.511g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crackers is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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