Ground beef vs. Toffee — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are ground beef and toffee different?
- Ground beef is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, phosphorus, and copper, while toffee is higher in vitamin A.
- Ground beef covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 99% more than toffee.
- Ground beef contains 139 times more vitamin B3 than toffee. Ground beef contains 4.026mg of vitamin B3, while toffee contains 0.029mg.
- Ground beef is lower in saturated fat.
- Toffee has a higher glycemic index (51) than ground beef (0).
Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked and Candies, toffee, prepared-from-recipe 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 | +325% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +372.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +7466.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +2533.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +4766.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +418.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -45.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +350% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2287.5% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +537.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +151.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +13782.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +282.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +3355.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +2163.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +250% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +10533.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +683.3% |
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:
1.07 g
Fats:
32.75 g
Carbs:
64.72 g
Water:
0.55 g
Other:
0.91 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +2130.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +10512.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +162.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +113.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
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
20.565 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.964 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.222 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -70.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +22.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +199.5% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.49µg | 0.11µg | 99% |
| Saturated fat | 6.073g | 20.565g | 66% |
| Zinc | 5.84mg | 0.12mg | 52% |
| Protein | 23.87g | 1.07g | 46% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 319µg | 35% |
| Selenium | 19.1µg | 0.8µg | 33% |
| Iron | 2.27mg | 0.03mg | 28% |
| Fats | 15.37g | 32.75g | 27% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.026mg | 0.029mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.311mg | 0.009mg | 23% |
| Carbs | 0g | 64.72g | 22% |
| Phosphorus | 166mg | 32mg | 19% |
| Calories | 241kcal | 560kcal | 16% |
| Choline | 73.2mg | 13% | |
| Copper | 0.079mg | 0.003mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.171mg | 0.068mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.512mg | 0.134mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 241mg | 51mg | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 104mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 0.94mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.408g | 1.222g | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.322g | 8.964g | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.051mg | 0.008mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 17mg | 4mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 73mg | 135mg | 3% |
| Folate | 7µg | 2µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 64.72g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Calcium | 33mg | 34mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 63.47g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0.002mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 2.9µg | 2.8µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 1.173g | 0.674g | 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-3 - ALA | 0.065g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.445g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
6%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ground beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ground beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 63.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground beef contains less Sodium (difference - 62mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ground beef is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.492g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
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 is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)