Ground beef vs. Patty — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between ground beef and patty
- Patty has less vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, and vitamin B6.
- Ground beef's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 18% more.
- Ground beef has 5 times more calcium than patty. Ground beef has 33mg of calcium, while patty has 7mg.
- Patty is lower in cholesterol.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked and USDA Commodity, beef, patties (100%), frozen, raw.
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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 | +371.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +17.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +41.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +14.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +29.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +11.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +88.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +18.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +65.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +45.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +21.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +16.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
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:
14.63 g
Fats:
15.69 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
64.72 g
Other:
4.96 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +63.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +10.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +107.5% |
~equal in
Fats
~15.69g
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Carbs
~0g
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
6.333 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.861 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.643 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +57.6% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~6.333g
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~6.861g
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 23.87g | 14.63g | 18% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.49µg | 2.05µg | 18% |
| Zinc | 5.84mg | 4.12mg | 16% |
| Choline | 73.2mg | 13% | |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 53mg | 12% |
| Selenium | 19.1µg | 14.8µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.311mg | 0.214mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.512mg | 0.309mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2.27mg | 1.93mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 7mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 166mg | 145mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.408g | 0.643g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.9µg | 2% | |
| Calories | 241kcal | 204kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 1% | |
| Copper | 0.079mg | 0.073mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.322g | 6.861g | 1% |
| Potassium | 241mg | 269mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 6.073g | 6.333g | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.026mg | 3.846mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.051mg | 0.043mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.171mg | 0.16mg | 1% |
| Fats | 15.37g | 15.69g | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Magnesium | 17mg | 18mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 73mg | 74mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0.017mg | 0% |
| Folate | 7µg | 6µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 1.173g | N/A | |
| 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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| 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%
34%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
40%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Patty is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Patty is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is cheaper?
Patty is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground beef contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ground beef is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.26g)
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)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.