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Mutton vs. Ground beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Mutton and Ground beef?

  • Ground beef has less Vitamin B12, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B6 than Mutton.
  • Mutton's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 81% higher.
  • Mutton has 2 times more Iron than Ground beef. Mutton has 4.76mg of Iron, while Ground beef has 2.27mg.
  • Ground beef contains less Cholesterol.

We used Mutton, cooked, roasted (Navajo) and Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked types in this comparison.

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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.
Mutton
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 22% 3% 36% 179% 21% 162% 117% 18% 4.3% 207%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +82.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +69.7%
Contains more IronIron +109.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +63.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +266.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +99%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +230%
Contains more CopperCopper +27.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -45.9%
~equal in Zinc ~5.84mg

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.
Mutton
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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% 16% 0% 15% 69% 122% 54% 87% 555% 0% 0% 55%
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% 0.54% 2.4% 0% 13% 39% 75% 31% 72% 311% 7.3% 5.3% 40%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +75.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +61.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +75.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +21.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +78.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +37.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mutton
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33% 11% 54%
Protein: 33.43 g
Fats: 11.09 g
Carbs: 0.08 g
Water: 54 g
Other: 1.4 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 ProteinProtein +40.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +38.6%
Contains more OtherOther +70.7%
~equal in Water ~58.37g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mutton
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49% 43% 8%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.142 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.459 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.814 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 -15.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +99.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +64.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mutton Ground beef Opinion
Calories 234kcal 241kcal Ground beef
Protein 33.43g 23.87g Mutton
Fats 11.09g 15.37g Ground beef
Net carbs 0.08g 0g Mutton
Carbs 0.08g 0g Mutton
Cholesterol 109mg 88mg Ground beef
Vitamin D 2IU Ground beef
Magnesium 31mg 17mg Mutton
Calcium 10mg 33mg Ground beef
Potassium 409mg 241mg Mutton
Iron 4.76mg 2.27mg Mutton
Copper 0.062mg 0.079mg Ground beef
Zinc 5.93mg 5.84mg Mutton
Phosphorus 272mg 166mg Mutton
Sodium 135mg 73mg Ground beef
Vitamin A 9IU Ground beef
Vitamin A RAE 3µg Ground beef
Vitamin E 0.8mg 0.12mg Mutton
Manganese 0.033mg 0.009mg Mutton
Selenium 38µg 19.1µg Mutton
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.051mg Mutton
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.171mg Mutton
Vitamin B3 6.52mg 4.026mg Mutton
Vitamin B5 0.897mg 0.512mg Mutton
Vitamin B6 0.377mg 0.311mg Mutton
Vitamin B12 4.44µg 2.49µg Mutton
Vitamin K 2.9µg Ground beef
Folate 0µg 7µg Ground beef
Trans Fat 1.173g Mutton
Choline 100.6mg 73.2mg Mutton
Saturated Fat 5.142g 6.073g Mutton
Monounsaturated Fat 4.459g 7.322g Ground beef
Polyunsaturated fat 0.814g 0.408g Mutton
Tryptophan 0.257mg 0.121mg Mutton
Threonine 1.403mg 0.923mg Mutton
Isoleucine 1.588mg 1.055mg Mutton
Leucine 2.764mg 1.861mg Mutton
Lysine 2.999mg 1.976mg Mutton
Methionine 0.918mg 0.614mg Mutton
Phenylalanine 1.399mg 0.931mg Mutton
Valine 1.678mg 1.172mg Mutton
Histidine 0.975mg 0.775mg Mutton
Omega-3 - ALA 0.147g Mutton
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.025g 0.008g Mutton

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mutton Ground beef
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
75%
Mutton
46%
Ground beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
77%
Mutton
50%
Ground beef

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mutton
Mutton is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mutton
Mutton is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.931g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mutton
Mutton is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mutton
Mutton is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground beef
Ground beef contains less Sodium (difference - 62mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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.

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. Mutton - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167634/nutrients
  2. 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.