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Ground beef vs. Sun-dried tomato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Ground beef and Sun-dried tomato

  • Ground beef has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Selenium, while Sun-dried tomato has more Vitamin C, Copper, Potassium, Fiber, and Manganese.
  • Sun-dried tomato's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 113% higher.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Sun-dried tomato is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked and Tomatoes, sun-dried, packed in oil, drained.

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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 Phosphorus +19.4%
Contains less Sodium -72.6%
Contains more Zinc +648.7%
Contains more Selenium +536.7%
Contains more Calcium +42.4%
Contains more Iron +18.1%
Contains more Magnesium +376.5%
Contains more Potassium +549.4%
Contains more Copper +498.7%
Contains more Manganese +5077.8%
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 15% 101% 58% 60% 139% 35% 22% 158% 61% 17%
Contains more Phosphorus +19.4%
Contains less Sodium -72.6%
Contains more Zinc +648.7%
Contains more Selenium +536.7%
Contains more Calcium +42.4%
Contains more Iron +18.1%
Contains more Magnesium +376.5%
Contains more Potassium +549.4%
Contains more Copper +498.7%
Contains more Manganese +5077.8%

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 B3 +10.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +14188.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +278.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +124%
Contains more Folate +228.6%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.63
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.479
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.319
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 78% 0% 0% 340% 49% 89% 69% 29% 74% 18% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +10.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +14188.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +278.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +124%
Contains more Folate +228.6%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.63
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.479
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.319

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +371.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +54.8%
Equal in Fats - 14.08
Equal in Water - 53.83
24% 15% 58% 2%
Protein: 23.87 g
Fats: 15.37 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 58.37 g
Other: 2.39 g
5% 14% 23% 54% 4%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 14.08 g
Carbs: 23.33 g
Water: 53.83 g
Other: 3.7 g
Contains more Protein +371.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +54.8%
Equal in Fats - 14.08
Equal in Water - 53.83

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +18.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +404.9%
44% 53% 3%
Saturated Fat: 6.073 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.408 g
15% 69% 16%
Saturated Fat: 1.893 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.663 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.06 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +18.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +404.9%

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 Sun-dried tomato
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ground beef Sun-dried tomato Opinion
Net carbs 0g 17.53g Sun-dried tomato
Protein 23.87g 5.06g Ground beef
Fats 15.37g 14.08g Ground beef
Carbs 0g 23.33g Sun-dried tomato
Calories 241kcal 213kcal Ground beef
Fiber 0g 5.8g Sun-dried tomato
Calcium 33mg 47mg Sun-dried tomato
Iron 2.27mg 2.68mg Sun-dried tomato
Magnesium 17mg 81mg Sun-dried tomato
Phosphorus 166mg 139mg Ground beef
Potassium 241mg 1565mg Sun-dried tomato
Sodium 73mg 266mg Ground beef
Zinc 5.84mg 0.78mg Ground beef
Copper 0.079mg 0.473mg Sun-dried tomato
Manganese 0.009mg 0.466mg Sun-dried tomato
Selenium 19.1µg 3µg Ground beef
Vitamin A 9IU 1286IU Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 64µg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin E 0.12mg Ground beef
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Ground beef
Vitamin C 0mg 101.8mg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin B1 0.051mg 0.193mg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin B2 0.171mg 0.383mg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin B3 4.026mg 3.63mg Ground beef
Vitamin B5 0.512mg 0.479mg Ground beef
Vitamin B6 0.311mg 0.319mg Sun-dried tomato
Folate 7µg 23µg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin B12 2.49µg 0µg Ground beef
Vitamin K 2.9µg Ground beef
Tryptophan 0.121mg 0.037mg Ground beef
Threonine 0.923mg 0.128mg Ground beef
Isoleucine 1.055mg 0.121mg Ground beef
Leucine 1.861mg 0.185mg Ground beef
Lysine 1.976mg 0.186mg Ground beef
Methionine 0.614mg 0.044mg Ground beef
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 0.131mg Ground beef
Valine 1.172mg 0.13mg Ground beef
Histidine 0.775mg 0.077mg Ground beef
Cholesterol 88mg 0mg Sun-dried tomato
Trans Fat 1.173g 0g Sun-dried tomato
Saturated Fat 6.073g 1.893g Sun-dried tomato
Monounsaturated Fat 7.322g 8.663g Sun-dried tomato
Polyunsaturated fat 0.408g 2.06g Sun-dried tomato
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Ground beef

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Ground beef Sun-dried tomato
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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%
Ground beef
62%
Sun-dried tomato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Ground beef
66%
Sun-dried tomato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.18g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground beef
Ground beef contains less Sodium (difference - 193mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
Ground beef
Ground beef is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Sun-dried tomato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169384/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.