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Sugar vs. Ground beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Sugar and Ground beef

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Choline in Ground beef is higher than in Sugar.
  • Ground beef covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 104% more than Sugar.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Sugars, granulated 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.
Contains less Sodium -98.6%
Contains more Calcium +3200%
Contains more Iron +4440%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +11950%
Contains more Zinc +58300%
Contains more Copper +1028.6%
Contains more Manganese +125%
Contains more Selenium +3083.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 2% 0% 0% 1% 1% 1% 3% 1% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 86% 13% 72% 22% 10% 160% 27% 2% 105%
Contains less Sodium -98.6%
Contains more Calcium +3200%
Contains more Iron +4440%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +11950%
Contains more Zinc +58300%
Contains more Copper +1028.6%
Contains more Manganese +125%
Contains more Selenium +3083.3%

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
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +800%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 5% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 3% 0% 0% 13% 40% 76% 31% 72% 6% 312% 8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +800%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +291750%
Contains more Other +∞%
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 99.98 g
Water: 0.02 g
Other: 0 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 Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +291750%
Contains more Other +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Sugar Ground beef
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Ground beef Opinion
Net carbs 99.98g 0g Sugar
Protein 0g 23.87g Ground beef
Fats 0g 15.37g Ground beef
Carbs 99.98g 0g Sugar
Calories 387kcal 241kcal Sugar
Sugar 99.8g 0g Ground beef
Calcium 1mg 33mg Ground beef
Iron 0.05mg 2.27mg Ground beef
Magnesium 0mg 17mg Ground beef
Phosphorus 0mg 166mg Ground beef
Potassium 2mg 241mg Ground beef
Sodium 1mg 73mg Sugar
Zinc 0.01mg 5.84mg Ground beef
Copper 0.007mg 0.079mg Ground beef
Manganese 0.004mg 0.009mg Ground beef
Selenium 0.6µg 19.1µg Ground beef
Vitamin A 0IU 9IU Ground beef
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Ground beef
Vitamin E 0mg 0.12mg Ground beef
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU Ground beef
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.051mg Ground beef
Vitamin B2 0.019mg 0.171mg Ground beef
Vitamin B3 0mg 4.026mg Ground beef
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.512mg Ground beef
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.311mg Ground beef
Folate 0µg 7µg Ground beef
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.49µg Ground beef
Vitamin K 0µg 2.9µg Ground beef
Tryptophan 0.121mg Ground beef
Threonine 0.923mg Ground beef
Isoleucine 1.055mg Ground beef
Leucine 1.861mg Ground beef
Lysine 1.976mg Ground beef
Methionine 0.614mg Ground beef
Phenylalanine 0.931mg Ground beef
Valine 1.172mg Ground beef
Histidine 0.775mg Ground beef
Cholesterol 0mg 88mg Sugar
Trans Fat 1.173g Sugar
Saturated Fat 0g 6.073g Sugar
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 7.322g Ground beef
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.408g Ground beef
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Ground beef

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sugar Ground beef
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
0%
Sugar
46%
Ground beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Sugar
50%
Ground beef

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sugar
Sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 72mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar
Sugar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sugar
Sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.073g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sugar
Sugar is cheaper (difference - $1.9)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 99.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ground beef
Ground beef is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ground beef
Ground beef 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. 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.