Ground beef vs. Salmon raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between ground beef and salmon raw
- Ground beef has more zinc and iron, while salmon raw has more vitamin B6, selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B3, vitamin B5, copper, and vitamin B2.
- Ground beef's daily need coverage for zinc is 47% higher.
- Salmon raw contains 6 times less saturated fat than ground beef. Ground beef contains 6.073g of saturated fat, while salmon raw contains 0.981g.
The food types used in this comparison are Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked and Fish, salmon, Atlantic, wild, 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +175% |
| Contains more IronIron | +183.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +812.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +70.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +103.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +216.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +20.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -39.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +77.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +91.1% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +343.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +122.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +95.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +225% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +163% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +27.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +257.1% |
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:
19.84 g
Fats:
6.34 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
68.5 g
Other:
5.32 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +20.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +142.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +17.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +122.6% |
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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
0.981 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.103 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.539 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +248.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -83.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +522.3% |
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 price |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Zinc | 5.84mg | 0.64mg | 47% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.311mg | 0.818mg | 39% |
| Selenium | 19.1µg | 36.5µg | 32% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.49µg | 3.18µg | 29% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.026mg | 7.86mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.512mg | 1.664mg | 23% |
| Saturated fat | 6.073g | 0.981g | 23% |
| Copper | 0.079mg | 0.25mg | 19% |
| Iron | 2.27mg | 0.8mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.171mg | 0.38mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.051mg | 0.226mg | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.408g | 2.539g | 14% |
| Fats | 15.37g | 6.34g | 14% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.322g | 2.103g | 13% |
| Choline | 73.2mg | 13% | |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 55mg | 11% |
| Protein | 23.87g | 19.84g | 8% |
| Potassium | 241mg | 490mg | 7% |
| Folate | 7µg | 25µg | 5% |
| Calories | 241kcal | 142kcal | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 166mg | 200mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 17mg | 29mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.9µg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 33mg | 12mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 12µg | 1% |
| Sodium | 73mg | 44mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0.016mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 1.173g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.121mg | 0.222mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.923mg | 0.87mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.055mg | 0.914mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.861mg | 1.613mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.976mg | 1.822mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.614mg | 0.587mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.931mg | 0.775mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.172mg | 1.022mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.775mg | 0.584mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.321g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 1.115g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.287g | 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 | |
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%
77%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
49%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Salmon raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salmon raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Salmon raw contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Salmon raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.092g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salmon raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
Ground beef is cheaper (difference - $11)
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.