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Ground beef vs. Croissant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between ground beef and croissant

  • Ground beef is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3, yet croissant is richer in vitamin B1, folate, vitamin A, and manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for ground beef is 97% higher.
  • Ground beef contains 8 times more zinc than croissant. Ground beef contains 5.84mg of zinc, while croissant contains 0.75mg.
  • Ground beef contains less saturated fat.
  • Ground beef has a lower glycemic index than croissant.

Food types used in this article are Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked and Croissants, butter.

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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 11% 11% 10% 76% 27% 20% 45% 61% 43% 124%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +104.2%
Contains more IronIron +11.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +678.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +58.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +12.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3566.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +18.8%
~equal in Magnesium ~16mg
~equal in Copper ~0.08mg

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% 69% 17% 0% 97% 56% 41% 52% 13% 20% 4.5% 66% 21%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +84%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +436.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1456.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +61.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +88.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +6766.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +600%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +660.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +40.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +68.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +1157.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
8% 21% 46% 23% 2%
Protein: 8.2 g
Fats: 21 g
Carbs: 45.8 g
Water: 23.2 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +191.1%
Contains more WaterWater +151.6%
Contains more OtherOther +32.8%
Contains more FatsFats +36.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%

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
64% 30% 6%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 11.659 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.525 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.094 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -47.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +32.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +168.1%

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 Croissant
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ground beef Croissant DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.49µg 0.16µg 97%
Zinc 5.84mg 0.75mg 46%
Protein 23.87g 8.2g 31%
Vitamin B1 0.051mg 0.388mg 28%
Saturated fat 6.073g 11.659g 25%
Vitamin A 3µg 206µg 23%
Folate 7µg 88µg 20%
Vitamin B6 0.311mg 0.058mg 19%
Sodium 73mg 467mg 17%
Carbs 0g 45.8g 15%
Manganese 0.009mg 0.33mg 14%
Vitamin B3 4.026mg 2.188mg 11%
Fiber 0g 2.6g 10%
Phosphorus 166mg 105mg 9%
Fats 15.37g 21g 9%
Calories 241kcal 406kcal 8%
Vitamin B5 0.512mg 0.861mg 7%
Selenium 19.1µg 22.7µg 7%
Cholesterol 88mg 67mg 7%
Choline 73.2mg 38.8mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.408g 1.094g 5%
Vitamin B2 0.171mg 0.241mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.84mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 7.322g 5.525g 4%
Potassium 241mg 118mg 4%
Iron 2.27mg 2.03mg 3%
Vitamin K 2.9µg 1.8µg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg 0%
Net carbs 0g 43.2g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU 0%
Magnesium 17mg 16mg 0%
Calcium 33mg 37mg 0%
Sugar 0g 11.26g N/A
Copper 0.079mg 0.08mg 0%
Trans fat 1.173g N/A
Tryptophan 0.121mg 0.099mg 0%
Threonine 0.923mg 0.284mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.055mg 0.365mg 0%
Leucine 1.861mg 0.623mg 0%
Lysine 1.976mg 0.329mg 0%
Methionine 0.614mg 0.175mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 0.416mg 0%
Valine 1.172mg 0.41mg 0%
Histidine 0.775mg 0.187mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g N/A
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 Croissant
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
35%
Croissant
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Ground beef
43%
Croissant

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground beef
Ground beef contains less Sodium (difference - 394mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.586g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Croissant
Croissant is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Croissant
Croissant is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Croissant - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174987/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.