Ground beef vs. Focaccia — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are ground beef and focaccia different?
- Ground beef is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B6, and choline, while focaccia is higher in vitamin B1, folate, and manganese.
- Ground beef covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 104% more than focaccia.
- Focaccia has a higher glycemic index (63) than ground beef (0).
Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked and Focaccia, Italian flatbread, plain types were used 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 PotassiumPotassium | +111.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +339.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +29.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -87% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +20.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +17.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +39.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +15.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3944.4% |
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 B6Vitamin B6 | +175.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +2424.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1083.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +821.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +76% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +26% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +96.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1871.4% |
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:
8.77 g
Fats:
7.89 g
Carbs:
35.82 g
Water:
45.91 g
Other:
1.61 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +172.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +94.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +27.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +48.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
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
0.877 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.994 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +29.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -85.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +143.6% |
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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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.49µg | 0µg | 104% |
| Zinc | 5.84mg | 1.33mg | 41% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.051mg | 0.47mg | 35% |
| Folate | 7µg | 138µg | 33% |
| Protein | 23.87g | 8.77g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 0mg | 29% |
| Saturated fat | 6.073g | 0.877g | 24% |
| Sodium | 73mg | 561mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.311mg | 0.113mg | 15% |
| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0.364mg | 15% |
| Choline | 73.2mg | 2.9mg | 13% |
| Fats | 15.37g | 7.89g | 12% |
| Carbs | 0g | 35.82g | 12% |
| Iron | 2.27mg | 3.16mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.171mg | 0.301mg | 10% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 1.42mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.8g | 7% |
| Selenium | 19.1µg | 15.9µg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 166mg | 128mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 241mg | 114mg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.322g | 5.67g | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.408g | 0.994g | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.512mg | 0.645mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.9µg | 5.7µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.026mg | 3.67mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 17mg | 20mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.079mg | 0.091mg | 1% |
| Calories | 241kcal | 249kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 34.02g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 35mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 1.75g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 1.173g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.121mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.923mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.055mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.861mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.976mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.614mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.931mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.172mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.775mg | 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%
36%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
48%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ground beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground beef contains less Sodium (difference - 488mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Focaccia is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Focaccia is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.196g)
Which food is cheaper?
Focaccia is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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