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Grouse vs. Beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between grouse and beef

  • Grouse has more vitamin B6 and vitamin B3; however, beef is richer in vitamin B12, iron, zinc, and vitamin B2.
  • Beef covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 55% more than grouse.
  • Beef has 2 times less magnesium than grouse. Grouse has 32mg of magnesium, while beef has 14mg.
  • Grouse contains less cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Ruffed Grouse, breast meat, skinless, raw and Beef, loin, tenderloin roast, separable lean only, boneless, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, roasted.

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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.
Grouse
2
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 1.5% 27% 22% 19% 14% 98% 6.5% 2.1% 0%
Beef
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 3.9% 31% 114% 32% 101% 111% 7% 1.2% 139%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +128.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +77.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +160%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +13.2%
Contains more IronIron +424.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +67.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +625.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +13.1%
~equal in Sodium ~54mg

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.
Grouse
4
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 1.7% 15% 0% 11% 65% 218% 0% 294% 363% 0% 0% 0%
Beef
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.67% 5% 1.5% 19% 92% 108% 29% 154% 526% 4% 5.3% 41%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +150%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +192%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +101.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +90.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +76.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +45.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Grouse
2
26% 73%
Protein: 25.94 g
Fats: 0.88 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72.93 g
Other: 0.25 g
Beef
2
28% 7% 66%
Protein: 27.55 g
Fats: 6.54 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.71 g
Other: 0.2 g
Contains more OtherOther +25%
Contains more FatsFats +643.2%
~equal in Protein ~27.55g
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~65.71g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Grouse
1
43% 14% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.13 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.042 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.132 g
Beef
2
44% 47% 9%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.595 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.734 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.532 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +6409.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +303%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Grouse Beef
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Grouse Beef DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.9µg 4.21µg 55%
Vitamin B6 1.275mg 0.669mg 47%
Selenium 25.4µg 46%
Vitamin B3 11.6mg 5.76mg 37%
Iron 0.58mg 3.04mg 31%
Zinc 0.51mg 3.7mg 29%
Cholesterol 40mg 85mg 15%
Choline 75.6mg 14%
Saturated fat 0.13g 2.595g 11%
Vitamin B5 0.481mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.28mg 0.4mg 9%
Fats 0.88g 6.54g 9%
Monounsaturated fat 0.042g 2.734g 7%
Magnesium 32mg 14mg 4%
Phosphorus 229mg 259mg 4%
Copper 0.058mg 0.097mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.132g 0.532g 3%
Protein 25.94g 27.55g 3%
Calories 112kcal 169kcal 3%
Vitamin B1 0.042mg 0.074mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.73mg 0.25mg 3%
Folate 7µg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1%
Potassium 311mg 352mg 1%
Calcium 5mg 13mg 1%
Vitamin D 3IU 0%
Sodium 50mg 54mg 0%
Vitamin A 5µg 2µg 0%
Manganese 0.016mg 0.009mg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.375g N/A
Tryptophan 0.359mg 0%
Threonine 1.534mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.52mg 0%
Leucine 2.833mg 0%
Lysine 3.178mg 0%
Methionine 0.871mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.299mg 0%
Valine 1.603mg 0%
Histidine 1.244mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.009g 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.008g 0.013g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g 0.011g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g 0.017g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.071g 0.349g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Grouse Beef
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
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
74%
Grouse
76%
Beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Grouse
55%
Beef

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Grouse
Grouse is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 45mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Grouse
Grouse contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Grouse
Grouse is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.465g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Grouse
Grouse is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef
Beef is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef
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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Grouse - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172831/nutrients
  2. Beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174006/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.