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Sugar vs. Beef broiled — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between sugar and beef broiled

  • Sugar has less vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, vitamin B3, iron, vitamin B6, phosphorus, and choline than beef broiled.
  • Beef broiled covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 110% more than sugar.
  • The glycemic index of sugar is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Sugars, granulated and Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, patty, cooked, broiled.

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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.
Sugar
1
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 0.3% 0.18% 1.9% 2.3% 0.27% 0% 0.13% 0.52% 3.3%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 5.4% 28% 98% 28% 172% 85% 9.4% 1.6% 117%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1700%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +15800%
Contains more IronIron +5100%
Contains more CopperCopper +1114.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +63000%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +200%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3483.3%

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.
Sugar
0
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% 0% 0% 0% 4.4% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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% 12% 41% 101% 39% 88% 330% 3% 6.8% 45%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +826.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sugar
1
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 99.98 g
Water: 0.02 g
Other: 0 g
26% 15% 58%
Protein: 25.93 g
Fats: 15.41 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.98 g
Other: 0.68 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +289800%
Contains more OtherOther +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sugar Beef broiled DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.64µg 110%
Zinc 0.01mg 6.31mg 57%
Protein 0g 25.93g 52%
Selenium 0.6µg 21.5µg 38%
Vitamin B3 0mg 5.378mg 34%
Carbs 99.98g 0g 33%
Iron 0.05mg 2.6mg 32%
Cholesterol 0mg 88mg 29%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.382mg 29%
Phosphorus 0mg 198mg 28%
Saturated fat 0g 5.895g 27%
Fats 0g 15.41g 24%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 6.668g 17%
Choline 0mg 82.4mg 15%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.658mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.019mg 0.176mg 12%
Copper 0.007mg 0.085mg 9%
Potassium 2mg 318mg 9%
Calories 387kcal 250kcal 7%
Magnesium 0mg 21mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.046mg 4%
Sodium 1mg 72mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.484g 3%
Calcium 1mg 18mg 2%
Folate 0µg 9µg 2%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.12mg 1%
Vitamin K 0µg 1.2µg 1%
Net carbs 99.98g 0g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU 0%
Sugar 99.8g 0g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg 0%
Manganese 0.004mg 0.012mg 0%
Trans fat 0.572g N/A
Tryptophan 0.094mg 0%
Threonine 0.72mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.822mg 0%
Leucine 1.45mg 0%
Lysine 1.54mg 0%
Methionine 0.478mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.725mg 0%
Valine 0.914mg 0%
Histidine 0.604mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.044g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.016g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.012g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sugar Beef broiled
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
0%
Sugar
51%
Beef broiled
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Sugar
56%
Beef broiled

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar
Sugar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sugar
Sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 71mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sugar
Sugar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.895g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sugar
Sugar is cheaper (difference - $1.9)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled is lower in Sugar (difference - 99.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169655/nutrients
  2. Beef broiled - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174032/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.