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Ground beef vs. Muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Ground beef and Muffin different?

  • Ground beef is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Vitamin B3, and Iron, however, Muffin is richer in Vitamin K, and Manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Ground beef is 97% higher.
  • Ground beef contains 16 times more Zinc than Muffin. While Ground beef contains 5.84mg of Zinc, Muffin contains only 0.37mg.
  • Muffin has less Cholesterol.

Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked and Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) are the varieties 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 Iron +74.6%
Contains more Magnesium +70%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.7%
Contains more Potassium +99.2%
Contains less Sodium -78.3%
Contains more Zinc +1478.4%
Contains more Copper +31.7%
Contains more Selenium +132.9%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Manganese +4888.9%
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 14% 49% 8% 63% 11% 44% 11% 20% 59% 45%
Contains more Iron +74.6%
Contains more Magnesium +70%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.7%
Contains more Potassium +99.2%
Contains less Sodium -78.3%
Contains more Zinc +1478.4%
Contains more Copper +31.7%
Contains more Selenium +132.9%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Manganese +4888.9%

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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Muffin
Contains more Vitamin B3 +183.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +677.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1456.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +711.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +1258.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +229.4%
Contains more Folate +585.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +1251.7%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.163
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.47
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 5% 33% 3% 3% 43% 38% 27% 29% 10% 36% 20% 99%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +183.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +677.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1456.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +711.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +1258.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +229.4%
Contains more Folate +585.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +1251.7%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.163
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.47

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +431.6%
Contains more Water +133.9%
Contains more Other +61.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Fats - 16.07
24% 15% 58% 2%
Protein: 23.87 g
Fats: 15.37 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 58.37 g
Other: 2.39 g
4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 g
Contains more Protein +431.6%
Contains more Water +133.9%
Contains more Other +61.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Fats - 16.07

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +51.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -53.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1886%
44% 53% 3%
Saturated Fat: 6.073 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.408 g
18% 31% 51%
Saturated Fat: 2.844 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.103 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +51.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -53.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1886%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ground beef Muffin Opinion
Net carbs 0g 51.9g Muffin
Protein 23.87g 4.49g Ground beef
Fats 15.37g 16.07g Muffin
Carbs 0g 53g Muffin
Calories 241kcal 375kcal Muffin
Starch 16.31g Muffin
Fructose 1.21g Muffin
Sugar 0g 31.47g Ground beef
Fiber 0g 1.1g Muffin
Calcium 33mg 44mg Muffin
Iron 2.27mg 1.3mg Ground beef
Magnesium 17mg 10mg Ground beef
Phosphorus 166mg 146mg Ground beef
Potassium 241mg 121mg Ground beef
Sodium 73mg 336mg Ground beef
Zinc 5.84mg 0.37mg Ground beef
Copper 0.079mg 0.06mg Ground beef
Manganese 0.009mg 0.449mg Muffin
Selenium 19.1µg 8.2µg Ground beef
Vitamin A 9IU 73IU Muffin
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 21µg Muffin
Vitamin E 0.12mg 1.63mg Muffin
Vitamin D 2IU 4IU Muffin
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Muffin
Vitamin C 0mg 0.9mg Muffin
Vitamin B1 0.051mg 0.168mg Muffin
Vitamin B2 0.171mg 0.163mg Ground beef
Vitamin B3 4.026mg 1.418mg Ground beef
Vitamin B5 0.512mg 0.47mg Ground beef
Vitamin B6 0.311mg 0.04mg Ground beef
Folate 7µg 48µg Muffin
Vitamin B12 2.49µg 0.16µg Ground beef
Vitamin K 2.9µg 39.2µg Muffin
Tryptophan 0.121mg 0.066mg Ground beef
Threonine 0.923mg 0.181mg Ground beef
Isoleucine 1.055mg 0.224mg Ground beef
Leucine 1.861mg 0.421mg Ground beef
Lysine 1.976mg 0.199mg Ground beef
Methionine 0.614mg 0.115mg Ground beef
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 0.277mg Ground beef
Valine 1.172mg 0.257mg Ground beef
Histidine 0.775mg 0.128mg Ground beef
Cholesterol 88mg 30mg Muffin
Trans Fat 1.173g 0.2g Muffin
Saturated Fat 6.073g 2.844g Muffin
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.008g Muffin
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g Muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 7.322g 4.822g Ground beef
Polyunsaturated fat 0.408g 8.103g Muffin
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Muffin
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.911g Muffin
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g 0.048g Muffin
Omega-3 - ALA 1.022g Muffin
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Muffin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ground beef Muffin
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
28%
Muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Ground beef
32%
Muffin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.229g)
Which food is cheaper?
Muffin
Muffin is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground beef
Ground beef contains less Sodium (difference - 263mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ground beef
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.

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. Muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172765/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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