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Ground beef vs. Crouton — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Ground beef and Crouton?

  • Ground beef is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Vitamin B6, yet Crouton is higher in Vitamin B1, Selenium, Folate, and Iron.
  • Ground beef's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 104% more.

We used Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked and Croutons, plain types 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 Phosphorus +44.3%
Contains more Potassium +94.4%
Contains less Sodium -89.5%
Contains more Zinc +556.2%
Contains more Calcium +130.3%
Contains more Iron +79.7%
Contains more Magnesium +82.4%
Contains more Copper +106.3%
Contains more Manganese +5455.6%
Contains more Selenium +96.3%
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 23% 153% 23% 50% 11% 92% 25% 55% 66% 205%
Contains more Phosphorus +44.3%
Contains more Potassium +94.4%
Contains less Sodium -89.5%
Contains more Zinc +556.2%
Contains more Calcium +130.3%
Contains more Iron +79.7%
Contains more Magnesium +82.4%
Contains more Copper +106.3%
Contains more Manganese +5455.6%
Contains more Selenium +96.3%

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +19.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1096.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1121.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +59.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +35.1%
Contains more Folate +1785.7%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 156% 63% 102% 26% 6% 99% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +19.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1096.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1121.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +59.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +35.1%
Contains more Folate +1785.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +100.6%
Contains more Fats +132.9%
Contains more Water +961.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Other - 2.5
24% 15% 58% 2%
Protein: 23.87 g
Fats: 15.37 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 58.37 g
Other: 2.39 g
12% 7% 74% 6% 3%
Protein: 11.9 g
Fats: 6.6 g
Carbs: 73.5 g
Water: 5.5 g
Other: 2.5 g
Contains more Protein +100.6%
Contains more Fats +132.9%
Contains more Water +961.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Other - 2.5

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +139.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +212%
44% 53% 3%
Saturated Fat: 6.073 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.408 g
26% 52% 22%
Saturated Fat: 1.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.059 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.273 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +139.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +212%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ground beef Crouton Opinion
Net carbs 0g 68.4g Crouton
Protein 23.87g 11.9g Ground beef
Fats 15.37g 6.6g Ground beef
Carbs 0g 73.5g Crouton
Calories 241kcal 407kcal Crouton
Fiber 0g 5.1g Crouton
Calcium 33mg 76mg Crouton
Iron 2.27mg 4.08mg Crouton
Magnesium 17mg 31mg Crouton
Phosphorus 166mg 115mg Ground beef
Potassium 241mg 124mg Ground beef
Sodium 73mg 698mg Ground beef
Zinc 5.84mg 0.89mg Ground beef
Copper 0.079mg 0.163mg Crouton
Manganese 0.009mg 0.5mg Crouton
Selenium 19.1µg 37.5µg Crouton
Vitamin A 9IU 0IU Ground beef
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 0µg Ground beef
Vitamin E 0.12mg Ground beef
Vitamin D 2IU Ground beef
Vitamin B1 0.051mg 0.623mg Crouton
Vitamin B2 0.171mg 0.272mg Crouton
Vitamin B3 4.026mg 5.439mg Crouton
Vitamin B5 0.512mg 0.429mg Ground beef
Vitamin B6 0.311mg 0.026mg Ground beef
Folate 7µg 132µg Crouton
Vitamin B12 2.49µg 0µg Ground beef
Vitamin K 2.9µg Ground beef
Tryptophan 0.121mg 0.14mg Crouton
Threonine 0.923mg 0.337mg Ground beef
Isoleucine 1.055mg 0.456mg Ground beef
Leucine 1.861mg 0.832mg Ground beef
Lysine 1.976mg 0.278mg Ground beef
Methionine 0.614mg 0.211mg Ground beef
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 0.586mg Ground beef
Valine 1.172mg 0.514mg Ground beef
Histidine 0.775mg 0.255mg Ground beef
Cholesterol 88mg 0mg Crouton
Trans Fat 1.173g Crouton
Saturated Fat 6.073g 1.51g Crouton
Monounsaturated Fat 7.322g 3.059g Ground beef
Polyunsaturated fat 0.408g 1.273g Crouton
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Ground beef

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ground beef Crouton
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
38%
Crouton
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Ground beef
70%
Crouton

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground beef
Ground beef contains less Sodium (difference - 625mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 72)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.563g)
Which food is cheaper?
Crouton
Crouton is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crouton
Crouton is relatively richer in minerals
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. Crouton - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172751/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.