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Ground beef vs. Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Ground beef and Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)

  • Ground beef has more Vitamin B12, and Zinc, however, Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is higher in Vitamin B1, Iron, Folate, Manganese, and Vitamin B2.
  • Ground beef covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 100% more than Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup).

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked and Crackers, saltines (includes oyster, soda, soup).

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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 Calcium +73.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +62.7%
Contains more Potassium +58.6%
Contains less Sodium -92.2%
Contains more Zinc +746.4%
Contains more Selenium +85.4%
Contains more Iron +145.4%
Contains more Magnesium +35.3%
Contains more Copper +75.9%
Contains more Manganese +7522.2%
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 6% 209% 17% 44% 14% 123% 19% 47% 90% 57%
Contains more Calcium +73.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +62.7%
Contains more Potassium +58.6%
Contains less Sodium -92.2%
Contains more Zinc +746.4%
Contains more Selenium +85.4%
Contains more Iron +145.4%
Contains more Magnesium +35.3%
Contains more Copper +75.9%
Contains more Manganese +7522.2%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +350%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +261.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2666.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +858.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1276.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +184.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +60%
Contains more Folate +1814.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +775.9%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.536
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 1% 23% 0% 0% 176% 113% 121% 33% 20% 101% 12% 64%
Contains more Vitamin A +350%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +261.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2666.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +858.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1276.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +184.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +60%
Contains more Folate +1814.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +775.9%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.536

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +152.3%
Contains more Fats +77.9%
Contains more Water +1055.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +17.2%
24% 15% 58% 2%
Protein: 23.87 g
Fats: 15.37 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 58.37 g
Other: 2.39 g
9% 9% 74% 5% 3%
Protein: 9.46 g
Fats: 8.64 g
Carbs: 74.05 g
Water: 5.05 g
Other: 2.8 g
Contains more Protein +152.3%
Contains more Fats +77.9%
Contains more Water +1055.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +17.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +268.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1085%
44% 53% 3%
Saturated Fat: 6.073 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.408 g
20% 23% 57%
Saturated Fat: 1.653 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.986 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.835 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +268.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1085%

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 Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ground beef Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) Opinion
Net carbs 0g 71.25g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Protein 23.87g 9.46g Ground beef
Fats 15.37g 8.64g Ground beef
Carbs 0g 74.05g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Calories 241kcal 418kcal Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Starch 67.83g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Fructose 0.19g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Sugar 0g 1.29g Ground beef
Fiber 0g 2.8g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Calcium 33mg 19mg Ground beef
Iron 2.27mg 5.57mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Magnesium 17mg 23mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Phosphorus 166mg 102mg Ground beef
Potassium 241mg 152mg Ground beef
Sodium 73mg 941mg Ground beef
Zinc 5.84mg 0.69mg Ground beef
Copper 0.079mg 0.139mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Manganese 0.009mg 0.686mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Selenium 19.1µg 10.3µg Ground beef
Vitamin A 9IU 2IU Ground beef
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 1µg Ground beef
Vitamin E 0.12mg 1.15mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Ground beef
Vitamin B1 0.051mg 0.702mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B2 0.171mg 0.487mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B3 4.026mg 6.442mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B5 0.512mg 0.536mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B6 0.311mg 0.086mg Ground beef
Folate 7µg 134µg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B12 2.49µg 0.09µg Ground beef
Vitamin K 2.9µg 25.4µg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Tryptophan 0.121mg 0.116mg Ground beef
Threonine 0.923mg 0.268mg Ground beef
Isoleucine 1.055mg 0.333mg Ground beef
Leucine 1.861mg 0.652mg Ground beef
Lysine 1.976mg 0.172mg Ground beef
Methionine 0.614mg 0.147mg Ground beef
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 0.45mg Ground beef
Valine 1.172mg 0.399mg Ground beef
Histidine 0.775mg 0.197mg Ground beef
Cholesterol 88mg 0mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Trans Fat 1.173g 0.167g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saturated Fat 6.073g 1.653g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Monounsaturated Fat 7.322g 1.986g Ground beef
Polyunsaturated fat 0.408g 4.835g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.25g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g 0.018g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Omega-3 - ALA 0.535g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Ground beef Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
55%
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Ground beef
62%
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.42g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.29g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground beef
Ground beef contains less Sodium (difference - 868mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 74)
Which food is cheaper?
Ground beef
Ground beef is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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.

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. Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172746/nutrients

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

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.