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Ground beef vs. Wafer — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Ground beef and Wafer

  • Ground beef has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, and Vitamin B6, however, Wafer has more Copper, Manganese, Iron, and Fiber.
  • Ground beef's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 100% more.
  • Ground beef has 44 times more Cholesterol than Wafer. Ground beef has 88mg of Cholesterol, while Wafer has 2mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked and Cookies, chocolate wafers.

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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 +25.8%
Contains more Potassium +14.8%
Contains less Sodium -87.4%
Contains more Zinc +435.8%
Contains more Selenium +235.1%
Contains more Iron +76.7%
Contains more Magnesium +211.8%
Contains more Copper +486.1%
Contains more Manganese +7633.3%
Equal in Calcium - 31
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 10% 151% 38% 57% 19% 76% 30% 155% 91% 32%
Contains more Phosphorus +25.8%
Contains more Potassium +14.8%
Contains less Sodium -87.4%
Contains more Zinc +435.8%
Contains more Selenium +235.1%
Contains more Iron +76.7%
Contains more Magnesium +211.8%
Contains more Copper +486.1%
Contains more Manganese +7633.3%
Equal in Calcium - 31

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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Wafer
Contains more Vitamin B3 +40.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +34.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +509.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2666.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +20.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +298%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +55.6%
Contains more Folate +571.4%
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% 15% 0% 0% 51% 62% 54% 23% 12% 36% 12% 6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +40.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +34.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +509.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2666.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +20.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +298%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +55.6%
Contains more Folate +571.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +261.7%
Contains more Water +1197.1%
Contains more Other +19.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Fats - 14.2
24% 15% 58% 2%
Protein: 23.87 g
Fats: 15.37 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 58.37 g
Other: 2.39 g
7% 14% 73% 5% 2%
Protein: 6.6 g
Fats: 14.2 g
Carbs: 72.7 g
Water: 4.5 g
Other: 2 g
Contains more Protein +261.7%
Contains more Water +1197.1%
Contains more Other +19.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Fats - 14.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +50.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -30.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +917.9%
44% 53% 3%
Saturated Fat: 6.073 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.408 g
32% 37% 31%
Saturated Fat: 4.241 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.865 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.153 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +50.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -30.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +917.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ground beef Wafer Opinion
Net carbs 0g 69.3g Wafer
Protein 23.87g 6.6g Ground beef
Fats 15.37g 14.2g Ground beef
Carbs 0g 72.7g Wafer
Calories 241kcal 433kcal Wafer
Sugar 0g 37.43g Ground beef
Fiber 0g 3.4g Wafer
Calcium 33mg 31mg Ground beef
Iron 2.27mg 4.01mg Wafer
Magnesium 17mg 53mg Wafer
Phosphorus 166mg 132mg Ground beef
Potassium 241mg 210mg Ground beef
Sodium 73mg 580mg Ground beef
Zinc 5.84mg 1.09mg Ground beef
Copper 0.079mg 0.463mg Wafer
Manganese 0.009mg 0.696mg Wafer
Selenium 19.1µg 5.7µg Ground beef
Vitamin A 9IU 10IU Wafer
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 3µg
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.72mg Wafer
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Ground beef
Vitamin B1 0.051mg 0.203mg Wafer
Vitamin B2 0.171mg 0.266mg Wafer
Vitamin B3 4.026mg 2.858mg Ground beef
Vitamin B5 0.512mg 0.381mg Ground beef
Vitamin B6 0.311mg 0.051mg Ground beef
Folate 7µg 47µg Wafer
Vitamin B12 2.49µg 0.09µg Ground beef
Vitamin K 2.9µg 2.4µg Ground beef
Tryptophan 0.121mg 0.096mg Ground beef
Threonine 0.923mg 0.22mg Ground beef
Isoleucine 1.055mg 0.261mg Ground beef
Leucine 1.861mg 0.447mg Ground beef
Lysine 1.976mg 0.281mg Ground beef
Methionine 0.614mg 0.105mg Ground beef
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 0.308mg Ground beef
Valine 1.172mg 0.323mg Ground beef
Histidine 0.775mg 0.128mg Ground beef
Cholesterol 88mg 2mg Wafer
Trans Fat 1.173g Wafer
Saturated Fat 6.073g 4.241g Wafer
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g Wafer
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Wafer
Monounsaturated Fat 7.322g 4.865g Ground beef
Polyunsaturated fat 0.408g 4.153g Wafer
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Ground beef

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Ground beef Wafer
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
22%
Wafer
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Ground beef
65%
Wafer

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wafer
Wafer is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 86mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wafer
Wafer is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.832g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wafer
Wafer is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 37.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground beef
Ground beef contains less Sodium (difference - 507mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Wafer - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172714/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.