Ground beef vs. Pancake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are ground beef and pancake different?
- Ground beef is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3, while pancake is higher in calcium, vitamin B1, and vitamin B2.
- Ground beef covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 95% more than pancake.
- Ground beef contains 10 times more zinc than pancake. Ground beef contains 5.84mg of zinc, while pancake contains 0.56mg.
- Pancake is lower in saturated fat.
- Pancake has a higher glycemic index (66) than ground beef (0).
Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked and Pancakes, plain, prepared from recipe types were 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 PotassiumPotassium | +82.6% |
Contains more IronIron | +26.1% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +61.2% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +942.9% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -83.4% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +28.2% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +563.6% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2122.2% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +156.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +26.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +576.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1031.8% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1700% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +294.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +64.3% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +442.9% |
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:
6.4 g
Fats:
9.7 g
Carbs:
28.3 g
Water:
52.9 g
Other:
2.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +273% |
Contains more FatsFats | +58.5% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
Contains more OtherOther | +13% |
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Water
~52.9g
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
2.122 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.447 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +196% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -65.1% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +990% |
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 Sugar |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in price |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Rich in minerals |
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Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Vitamin B12 | 2.49µg | 0.22µg | 95% |
Zinc | 5.84mg | 0.56mg | 48% |
Protein | 23.87g | 6.4g | 35% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.408g | 4.447g | 27% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.311mg | 0.046mg | 20% |
Calcium | 33mg | 219mg | 19% |
Saturated fat | 6.073g | 2.122g | 18% |
Sodium | 73mg | 439mg | 16% |
Vitamin B3 | 4.026mg | 1.567mg | 15% |
Choline | 73.2mg | 13% | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.051mg | 0.201mg | 13% |
Monounsaturated fat | 7.322g | 2.474g | 12% |
Cholesterol | 88mg | 59mg | 10% |
Carbs | 0g | 28.3g | 9% |
Fats | 15.37g | 9.7g | 9% |
Folate | 7µg | 38µg | 8% |
Manganese | 0.009mg | 0.2mg | 8% |
Selenium | 19.1µg | 14.9µg | 8% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.171mg | 0.281mg | 8% |
Iron | 2.27mg | 1.8mg | 6% |
Vitamin A | 3µg | 54µg | 6% |
Potassium | 241mg | 132mg | 3% |
Copper | 0.079mg | 0.049mg | 3% |
Vitamin K | 2.9µg | 2% | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.512mg | 0.405mg | 2% |
Calories | 241kcal | 227kcal | 1% |
Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 1% | |
Phosphorus | 166mg | 159mg | 1% |
Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.3mg | 0% |
Net carbs | 0g | 28.3g | N/A |
Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
Magnesium | 17mg | 16mg | 0% |
Trans fat | 1.173g | N/A | |
Tryptophan | 0.121mg | 0.08mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.923mg | 0.237mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 1.055mg | 0.297mg | 0% |
Leucine | 1.861mg | 0.513mg | 0% |
Lysine | 1.976mg | 0.321mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.614mg | 0.147mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.931mg | 0.319mg | 0% |
Valine | 1.172mg | 0.335mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.775mg | 0.152mg | 0% |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
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%

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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%

42%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Pancake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Pancake is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Pancake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.951g)
Which food is cheaper?

Pancake is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Ground beef contains less Sodium (difference - 366mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Ground beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Ground beef is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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