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Ground beef vs. French toast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Ground beef and French toast

  • Ground beef is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3, yet French toast is richer in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Ground beef is 91% higher.
  • Ground beef contains 9 times more Zinc than French toast. Ground beef contains 5.84mg of Zinc, while French toast contains 0.67mg.
  • French toast contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked and French toast, prepared from recipe, made with low fat (2%) milk.

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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 Iron +35.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +41.9%
Contains more Potassium +79.9%
Contains less Sodium -84.8%
Contains more Zinc +771.6%
Contains more Copper +36.2%
Contains more Calcium +203%
Contains more Manganese +1988.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 17
Equal in Selenium - 20.1
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 86% 13% 72% 22% 10% 160% 27% 2% 105%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 63% 13% 51% 12% 63% 19% 20% 25% 110%
Contains more Iron +35.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +41.9%
Contains more Potassium +79.9%
Contains less Sodium -84.8%
Contains more Zinc +771.6%
Contains more Copper +36.2%
Contains more Calcium +203%
Contains more Manganese +1988.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 17
Equal in Selenium - 20.1

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B3 +147.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +320.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +703.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +5488.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +87.7%
Contains more Folate +514.3%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.549
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 3% 0% 0% 13% 40% 76% 31% 72% 6% 312% 8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 31% 0% 0% 1% 51% 75% 31% 33% 18% 33% 39% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +147.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +320.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +703.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +5488.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +87.7%
Contains more Folate +514.3%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.549

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +210%
Contains more Fats +42.3%
Contains more Other +32.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Water - 54.7
24% 15% 58% 2%
Protein: 23.87 g
Fats: 15.37 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 58.37 g
Other: 2.39 g
8% 11% 25% 55% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 10.8 g
Carbs: 25 g
Water: 54.7 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more Protein +210%
Contains more Fats +42.3%
Contains more Other +32.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Water - 54.7

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +61.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +535.8%
44% 53% 3%
Saturated Fat: 6.073 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.408 g
28% 46% 26%
Saturated Fat: 2.723 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.524 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.594 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +61.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +535.8%

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 French toast
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ground beef French toast Opinion
Net carbs 0g 25g French toast
Protein 23.87g 7.7g Ground beef
Fats 15.37g 10.8g Ground beef
Carbs 0g 25g French toast
Calories 241kcal 229kcal Ground beef
Calcium 33mg 100mg French toast
Iron 2.27mg 1.67mg Ground beef
Magnesium 17mg 17mg
Phosphorus 166mg 117mg Ground beef
Potassium 241mg 134mg Ground beef
Sodium 73mg 479mg Ground beef
Zinc 5.84mg 0.67mg Ground beef
Copper 0.079mg 0.058mg Ground beef
Manganese 0.009mg 0.188mg French toast
Selenium 19.1µg 20.1µg French toast
Vitamin A 9IU 503IU French toast
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 124µg French toast
Vitamin E 0.12mg Ground beef
Vitamin D 2IU Ground beef
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg French toast
Vitamin B1 0.051mg 0.204mg French toast
Vitamin B2 0.171mg 0.321mg French toast
Vitamin B3 4.026mg 1.628mg Ground beef
Vitamin B5 0.512mg 0.549mg French toast
Vitamin B6 0.311mg 0.074mg Ground beef
Folate 7µg 43µg French toast
Vitamin B12 2.49µg 0.31µg Ground beef
Vitamin K 2.9µg Ground beef
Tryptophan 0.121mg 0.094mg Ground beef
Threonine 0.923mg 0.305mg Ground beef
Isoleucine 1.055mg 0.375mg Ground beef
Leucine 1.861mg 0.621mg Ground beef
Lysine 1.976mg 0.413mg Ground beef
Methionine 0.614mg 0.188mg Ground beef
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 0.389mg Ground beef
Valine 1.172mg 0.419mg Ground beef
Histidine 0.775mg 0.179mg Ground beef
Cholesterol 88mg 116mg Ground beef
Trans Fat 1.173g French toast
Saturated Fat 6.073g 2.723g French toast
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.01g French toast
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g French toast
Monounsaturated Fat 7.322g 4.524g Ground beef
Polyunsaturated fat 0.408g 2.594g French toast
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Ground beef

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ground beef French toast
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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%
French toast
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Ground beef
40%
French toast

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground beef
Ground beef contains less Sodium (difference - 406mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 67)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French toast
French toast is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
French toast
French toast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.35g)
Which food is cheaper?
French toast
French toast is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. French toast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174998/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.