Ground beef vs. Dried fruit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between ground beef and dried fruit?
- Ground beef is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, and selenium, yet dried fruit is higher in vitamin A, copper, fiber, vitamin E, and potassium.
- Ground beef's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 104% more.
- The glycemic index of ground beef is lower.
We used Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked and Apricots, dried, sulfured, uncooked 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 ZincZinc | +1397.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +133.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +768.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +88.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +66.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +382.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +17.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +334.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -86.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2511.1% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +240% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +131.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +55.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +117.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +426.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +5900% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +3508.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +42.9% |
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:
3.39 g
Fats:
0.51 g
Carbs:
62.64 g
Water:
30.89 g
Other:
2.57 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +604.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2913.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +89% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
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Other
~2.57g
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
0.017 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.074 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.074 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +9794.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +451.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.7% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.49µg | 0µg | 104% |
| Zinc | 5.84mg | 0.39mg | 50% |
| Protein | 23.87g | 3.39g | 41% |
| Selenium | 19.1µg | 2.2µg | 31% |
| Fiber | 0g | 7.3g | 29% |
| Copper | 0.079mg | 0.343mg | 29% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 0mg | 29% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 4.33mg | 28% |
| Saturated fat | 6.073g | 0.017g | 28% |
| Potassium | 241mg | 1162mg | 27% |
| Fats | 15.37g | 0.51g | 23% |
| Carbs | 0g | 62.64g | 21% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 180µg | 20% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.322g | 0.074g | 18% |
| Fructose | 12.47g | 16% | |
| Phosphorus | 166mg | 71mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.311mg | 0.143mg | 13% |
| Choline | 73.2mg | 13.9mg | 11% |
| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0.235mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.026mg | 2.589mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.171mg | 0.074mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2.27mg | 2.66mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 17mg | 32mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 73mg | 10mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.051mg | 0.015mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.408g | 0.074g | 2% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 55mg | 2% |
| Folate | 7µg | 10µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1mg | 1% |
| Calories | 241kcal | 241kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 55.34g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 53.44g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.35g | 0% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.512mg | 0.516mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 2.9µg | 3.1µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 1.173g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.121mg | 0.016mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.923mg | 0.073mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.055mg | 0.063mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.861mg | 0.105mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.976mg | 0.083mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.614mg | 0.015mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.931mg | 0.062mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.172mg | 0.078mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.775mg | 0.047mg | 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%
24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
44%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ground beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 53.44g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dried fruit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dried fruit contains less Sodium (difference - 63mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Dried fruit is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.056g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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