Ground beef vs. Mutton — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between ground beef and mutton?
- Ground beef has less vitamin B12, selenium, iron, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, and vitamin B6 than mutton.
- Mutton's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 81% higher.
- Ground beef contains less cholesterol.
We used Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked and Mutton, cooked, roasted (Navajo) types in this comparison.
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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 | +230% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +27.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -45.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +82.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +69.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +109.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +63.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +266.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +99% |
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 KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +566.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +17.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +75.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +61.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +75.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +21.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +78.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +37.4% |
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:
33.43 g
Fats:
11.09 g
Carbs:
0.08 g
Water:
54 g
Other:
1.4 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +38.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +70.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +40.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
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Water
~54g
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
5.142 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.459 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.814 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +64.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -15.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +99.5% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.49µg | 4.44µg | 81% |
| Selenium | 19.1µg | 38µg | 34% |
| Iron | 2.27mg | 4.76mg | 31% |
| Protein | 23.87g | 33.43g | 19% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.026mg | 6.52mg | 16% |
| Phosphorus | 166mg | 272mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.171mg | 0.3mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.512mg | 0.897mg | 8% |
| Fats | 15.37g | 11.09g | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 109mg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.322g | 4.459g | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 0.8mg | 5% |
| Choline | 73.2mg | 100.6mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 241mg | 409mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.311mg | 0.377mg | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 6.073g | 5.142g | 4% |
| Magnesium | 17mg | 31mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 73mg | 135mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.408g | 0.814g | 3% |
| Folate | 7µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.079mg | 0.062mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 10mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.9µg | 2% | |
| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0.033mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.051mg | 0.06mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 5.84mg | 5.93mg | 1% |
| Calories | 241kcal | 234kcal | 0% |
| Carbs | 0g | 0.08g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 0.08g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 1.173g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.121mg | 0.257mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.923mg | 1.403mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.055mg | 1.588mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.861mg | 2.764mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.976mg | 2.999mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.614mg | 0.918mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.931mg | 1.399mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.172mg | 1.678mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.775mg | 0.975mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.147g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | 0.025g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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%
75%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
77%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mutton is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mutton is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.931g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mutton is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mutton is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ground beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground beef contains less Sodium (difference - 62mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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.