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Toffee vs. Ground beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Toffee and Ground beef different?

  • Toffee is richer in Vitamin A RAE, while Ground beef is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Copper.
  • Ground beef covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 99% more than Toffee.
  • Toffee contains 106 times more Vitamin A RAE than Ground beef. Toffee contains 319µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Ground beef contains 3µg.
  • Ground beef is lower in Saturated Fat.

Candies, toffee, prepared-from-recipe and Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked types were used in this article.

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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 more Iron +7466.7%
Contains more Magnesium +325%
Contains more Phosphorus +418.8%
Contains more Potassium +372.5%
Contains less Sodium -45.9%
Contains more Zinc +4766.7%
Contains more Copper +2533.3%
Contains more Manganese +350%
Contains more Selenium +2287.5%
Equal in Calcium - 33
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 2% 3% 14% 5% 18% 4% 1% 1% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 86% 13% 72% 22% 10% 160% 27% 2% 105%
Contains more Iron +7466.7%
Contains more Magnesium +325%
Contains more Phosphorus +418.8%
Contains more Potassium +372.5%
Contains less Sodium -45.9%
Contains more Zinc +4766.7%
Contains more Copper +2533.3%
Contains more Manganese +350%
Contains more Selenium +2287.5%
Equal in Calcium - 33

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.
Toffee
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Contains more Vitamin A +12700%
Contains more Vitamin E +683.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +537.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +151.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13782.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +282.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3355.6%
Contains more Folate +250%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2163.6%
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.9
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 70% 19% 0% 1% 2% 16% 1% 9% 3% 2% 14% 7%
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 +12700%
Contains more Vitamin E +683.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +537.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +151.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13782.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +282.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3355.6%
Contains more Folate +250%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2163.6%
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.9

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +113.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +2130.8%
Contains more Water +10512.7%
Contains more Other +162.6%
33% 65%
Protein: 1.07 g
Fats: 32.75 g
Carbs: 64.72 g
Water: 0.55 g
Other: 0.91 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 Fats +113.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +2130.8%
Contains more Water +10512.7%
Contains more Other +162.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +22.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +199.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.5%
67% 29% 4%
Saturated Fat: 20.565 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.964 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.222 g
44% 53% 3%
Saturated Fat: 6.073 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.408 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +22.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +199.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Toffee Ground beef Opinion
Net carbs 64.72g 0g Toffee
Protein 1.07g 23.87g Ground beef
Fats 32.75g 15.37g Toffee
Carbs 64.72g 0g Toffee
Calories 560kcal 241kcal Toffee
Sugar 63.47g 0g Ground beef
Calcium 34mg 33mg Toffee
Iron 0.03mg 2.27mg Ground beef
Magnesium 4mg 17mg Ground beef
Phosphorus 32mg 166mg Ground beef
Potassium 51mg 241mg Ground beef
Sodium 135mg 73mg Ground beef
Zinc 0.12mg 5.84mg Ground beef
Copper 0.003mg 0.079mg Ground beef
Manganese 0.002mg 0.009mg Ground beef
Selenium 0.8µg 19.1µg Ground beef
Vitamin A 1152IU 9IU Toffee
Vitamin A RAE 319µg 3µg Toffee
Vitamin E 0.94mg 0.12mg Toffee
Vitamin D 2IU Ground beef
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Toffee
Vitamin B1 0.008mg 0.051mg Ground beef
Vitamin B2 0.068mg 0.171mg Ground beef
Vitamin B3 0.029mg 4.026mg Ground beef
Vitamin B5 0.134mg 0.512mg Ground beef
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.311mg Ground beef
Folate 2µg 7µg Ground beef
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 2.49µg Ground beef
Vitamin K 2.8µg 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 104mg 88mg Ground beef
Trans Fat 0.674g 1.173g Toffee
Saturated Fat 20.565g 6.073g Ground beef
Monounsaturated Fat 8.964g 7.322g Toffee
Polyunsaturated fat 1.222g 0.408g Toffee
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.445g Toffee
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Ground beef
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g Toffee

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Toffee 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
12%
Toffee
46%
Ground beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Toffee
50%
Ground beef

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 63.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground beef
Ground beef contains less Sodium (difference - 62mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.492g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
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 is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)

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. Toffee - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169671/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.