Ground beef vs. Salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between ground beef and salmon
- Ground beef has more zinc and iron; however, salmon has more vitamin D, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, vitamin B5, and vitamin B12.
- Salmon's daily need coverage for vitamin D is 87% more.
- Ground beef has 14 times more zinc than salmon. Ground beef has 5.84mg of zinc, while salmon has 0.43mg.
- Salmon is lower in saturated fat.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked and Fish, salmon, Atlantic, farmed, cooked, dry heat.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +120% |
| Contains more IronIron | +567.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +61.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1258.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +76.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +59.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +51.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -16.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +77.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +116.8% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +26.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2800% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2200% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +850% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +566.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +99.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +188.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +108% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +12.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +385.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +23.6% |
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:
22.1 g
Fats:
12.35 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
64.75 g
Other:
0.8 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +24.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +198.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +10.9% |
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Protein
~22.1g
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Carbs
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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
2.397 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.553 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +75.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -60.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1015.9% |
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 Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin D | 0µg | 13.1µg | 66% |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 526IU | 66% |
| Zinc | 5.84mg | 0.43mg | 49% |
| Selenium | 19.1µg | 41.4µg | 41% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.408g | 4.553g | 28% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.311mg | 0.647mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.026mg | 8.045mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.051mg | 0.34mg | 24% |
| Iron | 2.27mg | 0.34mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.512mg | 1.475mg | 19% |
| Saturated fat | 6.073g | 2.397g | 17% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.49µg | 2.8µg | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 166mg | 252mg | 12% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.322g | 4.181g | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 63mg | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 69µg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 1.14mg | 7% |
| Folate | 7µg | 34µg | 7% |
| Fats | 15.37g | 12.35g | 5% |
| Potassium | 241mg | 384mg | 4% |
| Protein | 23.87g | 22.1g | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 3.7mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.079mg | 0.049mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 17mg | 30mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.171mg | 0.135mg | 3% |
| Choline | 73.2mg | 90.5mg | 3% |
| Calories | 241kcal | 206kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.9µg | 0.1µg | 2% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 15mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 73mg | 61mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0.016mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 1.173g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.121mg | 0.248mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.923mg | 0.969mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.055mg | 1.018mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.861mg | 1.796mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.976mg | 2.03mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.614mg | 0.654mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.931mg | 0.863mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.172mg | 1.139mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.775mg | 0.651mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.69g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 1.457g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.17g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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%
91%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
44%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Salmon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.676g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
Ground beef is cheaper (difference - $11)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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.