Ground beef vs. Icing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between ground beef and icing
- Icing has less vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, iron, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, phosphorus, and choline.
- Ground beef covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 104% more than icing.
- The glycemic index of icing is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked and Frostings, vanilla, creamy, ready-to-eat.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +1600% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1000% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +608.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1318.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +8242.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +822.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -60.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +19000% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +410% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1730% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +830.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +3082.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1175% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +76.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +348.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +14.3% |
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:
0 g
Fats:
16.23 g
Carbs:
67.89 g
Water:
15.07 g
Other:
0.81 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +287.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +195.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
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Fats
~16.23g
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
2.974 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.86 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
7.951 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +50.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -51% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1848.8% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.49µg | 0µg | 104% |
| Zinc | 5.84mg | 0.07mg | 52% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.408g | 7.951g | 50% |
| Protein | 23.87g | 0g | 48% |
| Selenium | 19.1µg | 0.1µg | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 0mg | 29% |
| Iron | 2.27mg | 0.16mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.311mg | 0mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.026mg | 0.22mg | 24% |
| Carbs | 0g | 67.89g | 23% |
| Phosphorus | 166mg | 18mg | 21% |
| Saturated fat | 6.073g | 2.974g | 14% |
| Choline | 73.2mg | 2.3mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.171mg | 0.302mg | 10% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 1.53mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.512mg | 0.055mg | 9% |
| Calories | 241kcal | 418kcal | 9% |
| Copper | 0.079mg | 0mg | 9% |
| Vitamin K | 2.9µg | 13µg | 8% |
| Potassium | 241mg | 34mg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.322g | 4.86g | 6% |
| Sodium | 73mg | 184mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 17mg | 1mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.051mg | 0.01mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 3mg | 3% |
| Fats | 15.37g | 16.23g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 67.89g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 63.1g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 1.173g | 0g | N/A |
| Folate | 7µg | 8µg | 0% |
| 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%
12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
4%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Icing is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Icing is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.099g)
Which food is cheaper?
Icing is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ground beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 63.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground beef contains less Sodium (difference - 111mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ground beef is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.