Ground beef vs. Spread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are ground beef and spread different?
- Ground beef is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, iron, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3, while spread is higher in vitamin E.
- Ground beef covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 57% more than spread.
- Ground beef contains 6 times more zinc than spread. Ground beef contains 5.84mg of zinc, while spread contains 1.02mg.
- Spread is lower in cholesterol.
Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked and Sandwich spread, pork, beef 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +112.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +175% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +119.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +187.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +472.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +181.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +96.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +64.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +188.9% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +27.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +132.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +19.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +159.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +122.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +81.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +250% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +17.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +766.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1350% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +237.3% |
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:
7.66 g
Fats:
17.34 g
Carbs:
11.94 g
Water:
60.28 g
Other:
2.78 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +211.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +12.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +16.3% |
~equal in
Water
~60.28g
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
5.977 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.584 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.565 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +528.7% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~5.977g
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~7.584g
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.49µg | 1.12µg | 57% |
| Zinc | 5.84mg | 1.02mg | 44% |
| Sodium | 73mg | 1013mg | 41% |
| Protein | 23.87g | 7.66g | 32% |
| Iron | 2.27mg | 0.79mg | 19% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 38mg | 17% |
| Selenium | 19.1µg | 9.7µg | 17% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.311mg | 0.12mg | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 166mg | 59mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.026mg | 1.73mg | 14% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.408g | 2.565g | 14% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 1.74mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.051mg | 0.172mg | 10% |
| Copper | 0.079mg | 0.13mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 0g | 11.94g | 4% |
| Potassium | 241mg | 110mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.6µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.171mg | 0.134mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 26µg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 22IU | 3% |
| Fats | 15.37g | 17.34g | 3% |
| Choline | 73.2mg | 62.3mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 12mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 17mg | 8mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.512mg | 0.43mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0.026mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.2g | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 2.9µg | 1.6µg | 1% |
| Folate | 7µg | 2µg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.322g | 7.584g | 1% |
| Calories | 241kcal | 235kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 11.74g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 1.173g | N/A | |
| Saturated fat | 6.073g | 5.977g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.121mg | 0.082mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.923mg | 0.334mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.055mg | 0.334mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.861mg | 0.6mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.976mg | 0.663mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.614mg | 0.196mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.931mg | 0.301mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.172mg | 0.356mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.775mg | 0.279mg | 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 | |
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%
30%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
33%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 50mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.096g)
Which food is cheaper?
Spread is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground beef contains less Sodium (difference - 940mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ground beef is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ground beef is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)