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Ground beef vs. Edible mushroom — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between ground beef and edible mushroom

  • Ground beef has more vitamin B12, zinc, iron, selenium, and vitamin B6; however, edible mushroom is higher in copper, vitamin B5, and vitamin B2.
  • Ground beef covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 102% more than edible mushroom.
  • The glycemic index of edible mushroom is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked and Mushrooms, white, raw.

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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 6.4% 0.9% 28% 19% 106% 14% 37% 0.65% 6.1% 51%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +88.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1000%
Contains more IronIron +354%
Contains more ZincZinc +1023.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +93%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +105.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +32%
Contains more CopperCopper +302.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +422.2%

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 7% 0% 0.2% 3% 20% 93% 68% 90% 24% 5% 0% 13% 9.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +11.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +199%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +6125%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +323.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +58.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +135.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +192.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +142.9%

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
3% 3% 92%
Protein: 3.09 g
Fats: 0.34 g
Carbs: 3.26 g
Water: 92.45 g
Other: 0.86 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +672.5%
Contains more FatsFats +4420.6%
Contains more OtherOther +177.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +58.4%

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
24% 76%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.05 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.16 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +155%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ground beef Edible mushroom DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.49µg 0.04µg 102%
Zinc 5.84mg 0.52mg 48%
Protein 23.87g 3.09g 42%
Cholesterol 88mg 0mg 29%
Copper 0.079mg 0.318mg 27%
Saturated fat 6.073g 0.05g 27%
Fats 15.37g 0.34g 23%
Iron 2.27mg 0.5mg 22%
Vitamin B5 0.512mg 1.497mg 20%
Monounsaturated fat 7.322g 0g 18%
Vitamin B2 0.171mg 0.402mg 18%
Selenium 19.1µg 9.3µg 18%
Vitamin B6 0.311mg 0.104mg 16%
Phosphorus 166mg 86mg 11%
Calories 241kcal 22kcal 11%
Choline 73.2mg 17.3mg 10%
Fiber 0g 1g 4%
Vitamin B3 4.026mg 3.607mg 3%
Folate 7µg 17µg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.051mg 0.081mg 3%
Sodium 73mg 5mg 3%
Calcium 33mg 3mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.408g 0.16g 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 2.1mg 2%
Potassium 241mg 318mg 2%
Magnesium 17mg 9mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.9µg 0µg 2%
Manganese 0.009mg 0.047mg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Carbs 0g 3.26g 1%
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.01mg 1%
Vitamin D 2IU 7IU 1%
Net carbs 0g 2.26g N/A
Sugar 0g 1.98g N/A
Vitamin A 3µg 0µg 0%
Trans fat 1.173g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.121mg 0.035mg 0%
Threonine 0.923mg 0.107mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.055mg 0.076mg 0%
Leucine 1.861mg 0.12mg 0%
Lysine 1.976mg 0.107mg 0%
Methionine 0.614mg 0.031mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 0.085mg 0%
Valine 1.172mg 0.232mg 0%
Histidine 0.775mg 0.057mg 0%
Fructose 0.17g 0%
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 Edible mushroom
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
26%
Edible mushroom
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Ground beef
27%
Edible mushroom

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.98g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ground beef
Ground beef is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom contains less Sodium (difference - 68mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.023g)
Which food is cheaper?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is cheaper (difference - $1)
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. Edible mushroom - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169251/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.