Ground beef vs. Waffle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between ground beef and waffle
- Ground beef has more vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3; however, waffle has more selenium, calcium, vitamin B1, and vitamin B2.
- Ground beef's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 93% more.
- Ground beef has 9 times more zinc than waffle. Ground beef has 5.84mg of zinc, while waffle has 0.68mg.
- Waffle is lower in saturated fat.
- Waffle has a higher glycemic index than ground beef.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked and Waffles, plain, prepared from recipe.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +51.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +27.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +758.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -85.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +11.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +672.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +14.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2844.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +141.9% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +94.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +455.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +896% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2066.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +415.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +102.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +557.1% |
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:
7.9 g
Fats:
14.1 g
Carbs:
32.9 g
Water:
42 g
Other:
3.1 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +202.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +39% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +29.7% |
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Fats
~14.1g
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
2.866 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
6.785 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +108% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -52.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1563% |
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 | 0.25µg | 93% |
| Selenium | 19.1µg | 46.2µg | 49% |
| Zinc | 5.84mg | 0.68mg | 47% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.408g | 6.785g | 43% |
| Protein | 23.87g | 7.9g | 32% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 255mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.311mg | 0.056mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 73mg | 511mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.051mg | 0.263mg | 18% |
| Saturated fat | 6.073g | 2.866g | 15% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.171mg | 0.347mg | 14% |
| Choline | 73.2mg | 13% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.026mg | 2.073mg | 12% |
| Carbs | 0g | 32.9g | 11% |
| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0.265mg | 11% |
| Folate | 7µg | 46µg | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.322g | 3.521g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 65µg | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 69mg | 6% |
| Calories | 241kcal | 291kcal | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 166mg | 190mg | 3% |
| Fats | 15.37g | 14.1g | 2% |
| Potassium | 241mg | 159mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.079mg | 0.062mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.9µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.512mg | 0.485mg | 1% |
| Iron | 2.27mg | 2.31mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 32.9g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Magnesium | 17mg | 19mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 1.173g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.121mg | 0.099mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.923mg | 0.289mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.055mg | 0.362mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.861mg | 0.63mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.976mg | 0.384mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.614mg | 0.179mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.931mg | 0.395mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.172mg | 0.409mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.775mg | 0.187mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | N/A |
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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%
24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
66%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Waffle is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Waffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Waffle is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.207g)
Which food is cheaper?
Waffle is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Waffle is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground beef contains less Sodium (difference - 438mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 76)
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.