Ground beef vs. Nutmeg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between ground beef and nutmeg
- Ground beef has more vitamin B12, zinc, and selenium; however, nutmeg is richer in manganese, copper, fiber, magnesium, and vitamin B1.
- Nutmeg covers your daily manganese needs 126% more than ground beef.
- Nutmeg contains less cholesterol.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked and Spices, nutmeg, ground.
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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 ZincZinc | +171.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1093.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +976.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +457.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +45.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +33.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1200% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +28.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -78.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +32122.2% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +209.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +94.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +731.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +578.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +985.7% |
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:
5.84 g
Fats:
36.31 g
Carbs:
49.29 g
Water:
6.23 g
Other:
2.33 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +308.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +836.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +136.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
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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
25.94 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.35 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -76.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +127.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +16.6% |
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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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.009mg | 2.9mg | 126% |
| Copper | 0.079mg | 1.027mg | 105% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.49µg | 0µg | 104% |
| Saturated fat | 6.073g | 25.94g | 90% |
| Fiber | 0g | 20.8g | 83% |
| Magnesium | 17mg | 183mg | 40% |
| Protein | 23.87g | 5.84g | 36% |
| Zinc | 5.84mg | 2.15mg | 34% |
| Fats | 15.37g | 36.31g | 32% |
| Selenium | 19.1µg | 1.6µg | 32% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 0mg | 29% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.051mg | 0.346mg | 25% |
| Folate | 7µg | 76µg | 17% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.026mg | 1.299mg | 17% |
| Carbs | 0g | 49.29g | 16% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 184mg | 15% |
| Calories | 241kcal | 525kcal | 14% |
| Choline | 73.2mg | 8.8mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.311mg | 0.16mg | 12% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.322g | 3.22g | 10% |
| Iron | 2.27mg | 3.04mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.512mg | 10% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.171mg | 0.057mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 166mg | 213mg | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 3mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 241mg | 350mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.9µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Sodium | 73mg | 16mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 28.49g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 2.99g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 5µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 1.173g | N/A | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.408g | 0.35g | 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%
18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
121%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nutmeg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nutmeg contains less Sodium (difference - 57mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nutmeg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ground beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.99g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ground beef is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 19.867g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ground beef is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ground beef is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)