Ground beef vs. Wheat gluten — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Ground beef and Wheat gluten?
- Ground beef is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B2, yet Wheat gluten is higher in Selenium, Iron, and Phosphorus.
- Ground beef's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 104% more.
We used Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked and Vital wheat gluten types 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.
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Potassium
+141%
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Zinc
+587.1%
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Calcium
+330.3%
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Iron
+129.1%
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Magnesium
+47.1%
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Phosphorus
+56.6%
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Sodium
-60.3%
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Copper
+130.4%
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Selenium
+107.9%
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Potassium
+141%
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Zinc
+587.1%
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Calcium
+330.3%
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Iron
+129.1%
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Magnesium
+47.1%
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Phosphorus
+56.6%
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-60.3%
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Copper
+130.4%
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Selenium
+107.9%
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.
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Vitamin A
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Vitamin E
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Vitamin B1
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Vitamin B2
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Vitamin B3
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Vitamin B5
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Vitamin B6
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Folate
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Vitamin B12
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Vitamin K
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Folate
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+730.8%
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Water
+611.8%
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+139%
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Protein
+214.9%
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Protein:
23.87 g
Fats:
15.37 g
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0 g
Water:
58.37 g
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2.39 g
Protein:
75.16 g
Fats:
1.85 g
Carbs:
13.79 g
Water:
8.2 g
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1 g
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Fats
+730.8%
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+611.8%
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+139%
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+214.9%
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+4593.6%
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Saturated Fat
-95.5%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+98.5%
Saturated Fat:
6.073 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.408 g
Saturated Fat:
0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.156 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.81 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+4593.6%
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Saturated Fat
-95.5%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+98.5%
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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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 0g | 13.19g |
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| Protein | 23.87g | 75.16g |
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| Fats | 15.37g | 1.85g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 13.79g |
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| Calories | 241kcal | 370kcal |
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| Fiber | 0g | 0.6g |
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| Calcium | 33mg | 142mg |
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| Iron | 2.27mg | 5.2mg |
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| Magnesium | 17mg | 25mg |
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| Phosphorus | 166mg | 260mg |
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| Potassium | 241mg | 100mg |
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| Sodium | 73mg | 29mg |
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| Zinc | 5.84mg | 0.85mg |
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| Copper | 0.079mg | 0.182mg |
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| Manganese | 0.009mg |
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| Selenium | 19.1µg | 39.7µg |
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| Vitamin A | 9IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 3µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.051mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.171mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.026mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.512mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.311mg | 0mg |
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| Folate | 7µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.49µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.9µg | 0µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.121mg |
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| Threonine | 0.923mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.055mg |
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| Leucine | 1.861mg |
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| Lysine | 1.976mg |
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| Methionine | 0.614mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.931mg |
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| Valine | 1.172mg |
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| Histidine | 0.775mg |
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| Cholesterol | 88mg | 0mg |
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| Trans Fat | 1.173g |
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| Saturated Fat | 6.073g | 0.272g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 7.322g | 0.156g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.408g | 0.81g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g |
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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68%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat gluten contains less Sodium (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wheat gluten is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wheat gluten is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.801g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat gluten is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ground beef is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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.