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Tomato vs. Ground beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Tomato and Ground beef

  • Tomato is richer in Vitamin C, yet Ground beef is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Ground beef is 104% higher.
  • Tomato contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average 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 -93.2%
Contains more Manganese +1166.7%
Contains more Calcium +230%
Contains more Iron +740.7%
Contains more Magnesium +54.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +591.7%
Contains more Zinc +3335.3%
Contains more Copper +33.9%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Potassium - 241
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 11% 8% 11% 21% 1% 5% 20% 15% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 86% 13% 72% 22% 10% 160% 27% 2% 105%
Contains less Sodium -93.2%
Contains more Manganese +1166.7%
Contains more Calcium +230%
Contains more Iron +740.7%
Contains more Magnesium +54.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +591.7%
Contains more Zinc +3335.3%
Contains more Copper +33.9%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Potassium - 241

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.
Tomato
5
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Contains more Vitamin A +9155.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +350%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +172.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +37.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +800%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +577.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +475.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +288.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 50% 11% 0% 46% 10% 5% 12% 6% 19% 12% 0% 20%
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 +9155.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +350%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +172.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +37.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +800%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +577.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +475.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +288.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +61.9%
Contains more Protein +2612.5%
Contains more Fats +7585%
Contains more Other +368.6%
4% 95%
Protein: 0.88 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 3.89 g
Water: 94.52 g
Other: 0.51 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 Water +61.9%
Contains more Protein +2612.5%
Contains more Fats +7585%
Contains more Other +368.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +23519.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +391.6%
20% 22% 58%
Saturated Fat: 0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.031 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.083 g
44% 53% 3%
Saturated Fat: 6.073 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.408 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +23519.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +391.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tomato 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 Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tomato Ground beef Opinion
Net carbs 2.69g 0g Tomato
Protein 0.88g 23.87g Ground beef
Fats 0.2g 15.37g Ground beef
Carbs 3.89g 0g Tomato
Calories 18kcal 241kcal Ground beef
Fructose 1.37g Tomato
Sugar 2.63g 0g Ground beef
Fiber 1.2g 0g Tomato
Calcium 10mg 33mg Ground beef
Iron 0.27mg 2.27mg Ground beef
Magnesium 11mg 17mg Ground beef
Phosphorus 24mg 166mg Ground beef
Potassium 237mg 241mg Ground beef
Sodium 5mg 73mg Tomato
Zinc 0.17mg 5.84mg Ground beef
Copper 0.059mg 0.079mg Ground beef
Manganese 0.114mg 0.009mg Tomato
Selenium 0µg 19.1µg Ground beef
Vitamin A 833IU 9IU Tomato
Vitamin A RAE 42µg 3µg Tomato
Vitamin E 0.54mg 0.12mg Tomato
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU Ground beef
Vitamin C 13.7mg 0mg Tomato
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.051mg Ground beef
Vitamin B2 0.019mg 0.171mg Ground beef
Vitamin B3 0.594mg 4.026mg Ground beef
Vitamin B5 0.089mg 0.512mg Ground beef
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.311mg Ground beef
Folate 15µg 7µg Tomato
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.49µg Ground beef
Vitamin K 7.9µg 2.9µg Tomato
Tryptophan 0.006mg 0.121mg Ground beef
Threonine 0.027mg 0.923mg Ground beef
Isoleucine 0.018mg 1.055mg Ground beef
Leucine 0.025mg 1.861mg Ground beef
Lysine 0.027mg 1.976mg Ground beef
Methionine 0.006mg 0.614mg Ground beef
Phenylalanine 0.027mg 0.931mg Ground beef
Valine 0.018mg 1.172mg Ground beef
Histidine 0.014mg 0.775mg Ground beef
Cholesterol 0mg 88mg Tomato
Trans Fat 0g 1.173g Tomato
Saturated Fat 0.028g 6.073g Tomato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.031g 7.322g Ground beef
Polyunsaturated fat 0.083g 0.408g Ground beef
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Ground beef

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tomato 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
16%
Tomato
46%
Ground beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Tomato
50%
Ground beef

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato
Tomato contains less Sodium (difference - 68mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tomato
Tomato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tomato
Tomato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.045g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tomato
Tomato is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.63g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ground beef
Ground beef is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

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. Tomato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170457/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.