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Marble cake vs. Ground beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between marble cake and ground beef

  • Marble cake has more phosphorus; however, ground beef has more vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and choline.
  • Ground beef's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 104% more.
  • Marble cake has 7 times more sodium than ground beef. Marble cake has 519mg of sodium, while ground beef has 73mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cake, pudding-type, marble, dry mix and Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 23% 11% 61% 45% 9.5% 118% 68% 18% 14%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 12% 9.9% 21% 85% 26% 159% 71% 9.5% 1.2% 104%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +130.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +70.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +65.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1444.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +95.9%
Contains more IronIron +40.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +1568.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +634.6%
~equal in Magnesium ~17mg

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.
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% 0.33% 17% 0% 45% 30% 29% 5.8% 5.8% 0% 7% 27% 2.5%
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% 2.4% 0% 13% 39% 75% 31% 72% 311% 7.3% 5.3% 40%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +608.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +254.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +414.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +31.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +160.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1144%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +1526.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~2.9µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 12% 80% 3% 2%
Protein: 3.4 g
Fats: 11.7 g
Carbs: 79.5 g
Water: 3.1 g
Other: 2.3 g
24% 15% 58% 2%
Protein: 23.87 g
Fats: 15.37 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 58.37 g
Other: 2.39 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +602.1%
Contains more FatsFats +31.4%
Contains more WaterWater +1782.9%
~equal in Other ~2.39g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 43% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.45 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.779 g
44% 53% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.073 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.408 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -59.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +826.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +54.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Marble cake Ground beef DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.49µg 104%
Zinc 0.35mg 5.84mg 50%
Protein 3.4g 23.87g 41%
Selenium 2.6µg 19.1µg 30%
Cholesterol 0mg 88mg 29%
Carbs 79.5g 0g 27%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.779g 0.408g 22%
Vitamin B6 0.025mg 0.311mg 22%
Sodium 519mg 73mg 19%
Phosphorus 275mg 166mg 16%
Vitamin B3 1.546mg 4.026mg 16%
Saturated fat 2.45g 6.073g 16%
Fiber 2.9g 0g 12%
Choline 4.5mg 73.2mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.181mg 0.051mg 11%
Calories 416kcal 241kcal 9%
Vitamin B5 0.096mg 0.512mg 8%
Iron 1.62mg 2.27mg 8%
Folate 36µg 7µg 7%
Copper 0.135mg 0.079mg 6%
Manganese 0.139mg 0.009mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 4.75g 7.322g 6%
Fats 11.7g 15.37g 6%
Vitamin E 0.85mg 0.12mg 5%
Calcium 76mg 33mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.171mg 3%
Potassium 123mg 241mg 3%
Caffeine 7mg 0mg 2%
Net carbs 76.6g 0g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU 0%
Magnesium 18mg 17mg 0%
Sugar 35.71g 0g N/A
Vitamin A 1µg 3µg 0%
Vitamin K 2.8µg 2.9µg 0%
Trans fat 1.173g N/A
Tryptophan 0.049mg 0.121mg 0%
Threonine 0.105mg 0.923mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.127mg 1.055mg 0%
Leucine 0.22mg 1.861mg 0%
Lysine 0.133mg 1.976mg 0%
Methionine 0.049mg 0.614mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.158mg 0.931mg 0%
Valine 0.164mg 1.172mg 0%
Histidine 0.065mg 0.775mg 0%
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Marble cake Ground beef
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
13%
Marble cake
46%
Ground beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Marble cake
50%
Ground beef

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Marble cake
Marble cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Marble cake
Marble cake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.623g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marble cake
Marble cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Marble cake
Marble cake is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 35.71g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground beef
Ground beef contains less Sodium (difference - 446mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ground beef
Ground beef is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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

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.