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Table salt vs. Ground beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between table salt and ground beef

  • Table salt has less vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, vitamin B3, iron, vitamin B6, and phosphorus.
  • Table salt's daily need coverage for sodium is 1682% more.
  • Ground beef is lower in sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Salt, table 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 0.71% 7.2% 0.71% 12% 10% 2.7% 0% 5055% 13% 0.55%
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 ManganeseManganese +1011.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1600%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +37.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +2912.5%
Contains more IronIron +587.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +163.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +5740%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +19000%

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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 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% 13% 39% 75% 31% 72% 311% 7.3% 5.3% 40%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
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
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0.2 g
Other: 99.8 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 OtherOther +4075.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +29085%
~equal in Carbs ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Table salt Ground beef DV% diff.
Sodium 38758mg 73mg 1682%
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.49µg 104%
Zinc 0.1mg 5.84mg 52%
Protein 0g 23.87g 48%
Selenium 0.1µg 19.1µg 35%
Cholesterol 0mg 88mg 29%
Saturated fat 0g 6.073g 28%
Vitamin B3 0mg 4.026mg 25%
Fats 0g 15.37g 24%
Iron 0.33mg 2.27mg 24%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.311mg 24%
Phosphorus 0mg 166mg 24%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 7.322g 18%
Choline 0mg 73.2mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.171mg 13%
Calories 0kcal 241kcal 12%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.512mg 10%
Potassium 8mg 241mg 7%
Copper 0.03mg 0.079mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.051mg 4%
Magnesium 1mg 17mg 4%
Manganese 0.1mg 0.009mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.408g 3%
Vitamin K 0µg 2.9µg 2%
Folate 0µg 7µg 2%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.12mg 1%
Calcium 24mg 33mg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU 0%
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 1.173g N/A
Tryptophan 0mg 0.121mg 0%
Threonine 0mg 0.923mg 0%
Isoleucine 0mg 1.055mg 0%
Leucine 0mg 1.861mg 0%
Lysine 0mg 1.976mg 0%
Methionine 0mg 0.614mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0mg 0.931mg 0%
Valine 0mg 1.172mg 0%
Histidine 0mg 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
Table salt Ground beef
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
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
0%
Table salt
46%
Ground beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
510%
Table salt
50%
Ground beef

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Table salt
Table salt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Table salt
Table salt is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.073g)
Which food is cheaper?
Table salt
Table salt is cheaper (difference - $1.9)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground beef
Ground beef contains less Sodium (difference - 38685mg)
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
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

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. Table salt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173468/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.