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Ground beef vs. Tilsit cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Ground beef and Tilsit cheese?

  • Ground beef is richer in Iron, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B12, yet Tilsit cheese is richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Tilsit cheese's daily need coverage for Calcium is 67% higher.
  • Ground beef has 20 times more Vitamin B3 than Tilsit cheese. Ground beef has 4.026mg of Vitamin B3, while Tilsit cheese has 0.205mg.
  • Ground beef contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked and Cheese, tilsit types in this comparison.

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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.
Ground beef
Ground beef
7
:
3
Tilsit cheese
Tilsit cheese
Contains more Iron +887%
Contains more Magnesium +30.8%
Contains more Potassium +270.8%
Contains less Sodium -90.3%
Contains more Zinc +66.9%
Contains more Copper +203.8%
Contains more Selenium +31.7%
Contains more Calcium +2021.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +201.2%
Contains more Manganese +44.4%
Ground beef
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 86% 13% 72% 22% 10% 160% 27% 2% 105%
Tilsit cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 210% 9% 10% 215% 6% 99% 96% 9% 2% 80%
Contains more Iron +887%
Contains more Magnesium +30.8%
Contains more Potassium +270.8%
Contains less Sodium -90.3%
Contains more Zinc +66.9%
Contains more Copper +203.8%
Contains more Selenium +31.7%
Contains more Calcium +2021.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +201.2%
Contains more Manganese +44.4%

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.
Ground beef
Ground beef
7
:
4
Tilsit cheese
Tilsit cheese
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1863.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +48%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +378.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +18.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +11511.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +19.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +109.9%
Contains more Folate +185.7%
Ground beef
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%
Tilsit cheese
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 63% 0% 0% 0% 16% 83% 4% 21% 15% 15% 263% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1863.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +48%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +378.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +18.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +11511.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +19.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +109.9%
Contains more Folate +185.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ground beef
Ground beef
1
:
4
Tilsit cheese
Tilsit cheese
Contains more Water +36.2%
Contains more Fats +69%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +103.8%
Equal in Protein - 24.41
Ground beef
24% 15% 58% 2%
Protein: 23.87 g
Fats: 15.37 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 58.37 g
Other: 2.39 g
Tilsit cheese
24% 26% 2% 43% 5%
Protein: 24.41 g
Fats: 25.98 g
Carbs: 1.88 g
Water: 42.86 g
Other: 4.87 g
Contains more Water +36.2%
Contains more Fats +69%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +103.8%
Equal in Protein - 24.41

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ground beef
Ground beef
2
:
1
Tilsit cheese
Tilsit cheese
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +76.7%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 7.136
Ground beef
44% 53% 3%
Saturated Fat: 6.073 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.408 g
Tilsit cheese
68% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 16.775 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.136 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.721 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +76.7%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 7.136

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 Tilsit cheese
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ground beef Tilsit cheese Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.88g Tilsit cheese
Protein 23.87g 24.41g Tilsit cheese
Fats 15.37g 25.98g Tilsit cheese
Carbs 0g 1.88g Tilsit cheese
Calories 241kcal 340kcal Tilsit cheese
Calcium 33mg 700mg Tilsit cheese
Iron 2.27mg 0.23mg Ground beef
Magnesium 17mg 13mg Ground beef
Phosphorus 166mg 500mg Tilsit cheese
Potassium 241mg 65mg Ground beef
Sodium 73mg 753mg Ground beef
Zinc 5.84mg 3.5mg Ground beef
Copper 0.079mg 0.026mg Ground beef
Manganese 0.009mg 0.013mg Tilsit cheese
Selenium 19.1µg 14.5µg Ground beef
Vitamin A 9IU 1045IU Tilsit cheese
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 249µg Tilsit cheese
Vitamin E 0.12mg Ground beef
Vitamin D 2IU Ground beef
Vitamin B1 0.051mg 0.061mg Tilsit cheese
Vitamin B2 0.171mg 0.359mg Tilsit cheese
Vitamin B3 4.026mg 0.205mg Ground beef
Vitamin B5 0.512mg 0.346mg Ground beef
Vitamin B6 0.311mg 0.065mg Ground beef
Folate 7µg 20µg Tilsit cheese
Vitamin B12 2.49µg 2.1µg Ground beef
Vitamin K 2.9µg Ground beef
Tryptophan 0.121mg 0.352mg Tilsit cheese
Threonine 0.923mg 0.899mg Ground beef
Isoleucine 1.055mg 1.484mg Tilsit cheese
Leucine 1.861mg 2.548mg Tilsit cheese
Lysine 1.976mg 2.039mg Tilsit cheese
Methionine 0.614mg 0.754mg Tilsit cheese
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 1.358mg Tilsit cheese
Valine 1.172mg 1.752mg Tilsit cheese
Histidine 0.775mg 0.704mg Ground beef
Cholesterol 88mg 102mg Ground beef
Trans Fat 1.173g Tilsit cheese
Saturated Fat 6.073g 16.775g Ground beef
Monounsaturated Fat 7.322g 7.136g Ground beef
Polyunsaturated fat 0.408g 0.721g Tilsit cheese
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Ground beef

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ground beef Tilsit cheese
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
40%
Tilsit cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Ground beef
73%
Tilsit cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tilsit cheese
Tilsit cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground beef
Ground beef contains less Sodium (difference - 680mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.702g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Ground beef
Ground beef is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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.
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. Tilsit cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170852/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.