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Tart vs. Ground beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between tart and ground beef

  • Tart is richer in vitamin B2, folate, vitamin B1, vitamin A, and iron, yet ground beef is richer in vitamin B12 and zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for ground beef is 104% higher.
  • Tart contains 106 times more vitamin A than ground beef. Tart contains 950IU of vitamin A, while ground beef contains 9IU.
  • Ground beef contains less sodium.
  • Ground beef has a lower glycemic index than tart.

Food types used in this article are Breakfast tart, low fat 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.
Tart
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 13% 5.8% 128% 24% 7.6% 40% 47% 0% 70%
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 +158.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +33.3%
Contains more IronIron +50.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +265.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +1985.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +78.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -79.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +48.1%
~equal in Copper ~0.079mg

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.
Tart
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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 13% 95% 11% 0% 71% 127% 71% 0% 88% 0% 1% 75% 4.6%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +9400%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +341.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +458.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +221.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +22.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +1328.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +625%
Contains more CholineCholine +771.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~4.026mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tart
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4% 6% 77% 12%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 5.99 g
Carbs: 76.8 g
Water: 12.04 g
Other: 1.18 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 +498.2%
Contains more FatsFats +156.6%
Contains more WaterWater +384.8%
Contains more OtherOther +102.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tart
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25% 60% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.393 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.338 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.878 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 -77.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +115.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +119.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tart Ground beef DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.49µg 104%
Zinc 0.28mg 5.84mg 51%
Protein 3.99g 23.87g 40%
Vitamin A 285µg 3µg 31%
Cholesterol 0mg 88mg 29%
Vitamin B2 0.549mg 0.171mg 29%
Carbs 76.8g 0g 26%
Folate 100µg 7µg 23%
Saturated fat 1.393g 6.073g 21%
Vitamin B1 0.285mg 0.051mg 20%
Iron 3.42mg 2.27mg 14%
Fats 5.99g 15.37g 14%
Sodium 361mg 73mg 13%
Choline 8.4mg 73.2mg 12%
Selenium 12.9µg 19.1µg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.512mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 3.338g 7.322g 10%
Phosphorus 93mg 166mg 10%
Calories 372kcal 241kcal 7%
Magnesium 44mg 17mg 6%
Fiber 1.5g 0g 6%
Potassium 66mg 241mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.38mg 0.311mg 5%
Vitamin C 3.8mg 0mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.53mg 0.12mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.878g 0.408g 3%
Vitamin K 0.4µg 2.9µg 2%
Copper 0.073mg 0.079mg 1%
Vitamin B3 3.8mg 4.026mg 1%
Calcium 44mg 33mg 1%
Net carbs 75.3g 0g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU 0%
Sugar 4.87g 0g N/A
Manganese 0.009mg 0%
Trans fat 1.173g N/A
Tryptophan 0.121mg 0%
Threonine 0.923mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.055mg 0%
Leucine 1.861mg 0%
Lysine 1.976mg 0%
Methionine 0.614mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 0%
Valine 1.172mg 0%
Histidine 0.775mg 0%
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Tart 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
43%
Tart
46%
Ground beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Tart
50%
Ground beef

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tart
Tart is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tart
Tart is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.68g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tart
Tart is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.87g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground beef
Ground beef contains less Sodium (difference - 288mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
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.
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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. Tart - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175069/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.