Ground beef vs. English muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between ground beef and English muffins
- Ground beef is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B6, iron, and vitamin B3, yet English muffins are richer in manganese and vitamin B1.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for ground beef is 102% higher.
- Ground beef has a lower glycemic index than English muffins.
Food types used in this article are Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked and English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough).
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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 | +84% |
| Contains more IronIron | +155.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +734.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +24.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -84.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +23.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +57.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +63.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3866.7% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +157.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +14.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +623.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +6125% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +254.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +428.6% |
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:
7.7 g
Fats:
1.8 g
Carbs:
46 g
Water:
42.1 g
Other:
2.4 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +210% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +753.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +38.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
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Other
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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
0.259 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.888 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2324.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -95.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +117.6% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.49µg | 0.04µg | 102% |
| Zinc | 5.84mg | 0.7mg | 47% |
| Selenium | 19.1µg | 35% | |
| Protein | 23.87g | 7.7g | 32% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 0mg | 29% |
| Saturated fat | 6.073g | 0.259g | 26% |
| Fats | 15.37g | 1.8g | 21% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.311mg | 0.043mg | 21% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.322g | 0.302g | 18% |
| Sodium | 73mg | 464mg | 17% |
| Iron | 2.27mg | 0.89mg | 17% |
| Carbs | 0g | 46g | 15% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.026mg | 1.566mg | 15% |
| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0.357mg | 15% |
| Choline | 73.2mg | 13% | |
| Fiber | 0g | 2.7g | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.051mg | 0.181mg | 11% |
| Folate | 7µg | 37µg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.079mg | 0.129mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 166mg | 133mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 241mg | 131mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.408g | 0.888g | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.9µg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 33mg | 52mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.512mg | 0.446mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 17mg | 21mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.171mg | 0.154mg | 1% |
| Calories | 241kcal | 235kcal | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 43.3g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 1.173g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.121mg | 0.092mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.923mg | 0.242mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.055mg | 0.315mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.861mg | 0.553mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.976mg | 0.241mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.614mg | 0.139mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.931mg | 0.379mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.172mg | 0.353mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.775mg | 0.17mg | 0% |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | N/A |
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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%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground beef contains less Sodium (difference - 391mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 77)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ground beef is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
English muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
English muffin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.814g)
Which food is cheaper?
English muffin is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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