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Tonic water vs. Ground beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between tonic water 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 tonic water.
  • Ground beef covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 104% more than tonic water.
  • Tonic water has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of tonic water is 15, while the glycemic index of ground beef is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Beverages, carbonated, tonic water 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% 0.3% 0% 0.38% 2% 2.7% 0% 1.6% 0.13% 0%
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 less SodiumSodium -83.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +22600%
Contains more CopperCopper +1216.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +5740%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +800%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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
9% 91%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 8.8 g
Water: 91.1 g
Other: 0.1 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 WaterWater +56.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +2290%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tonic water Ground beef
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Tonic water Ground beef DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.49µg 104%
Zinc 0.1mg 5.84mg 52%
Protein 0g 23.87g 48%
Selenium 0µg 19.1µg 35%
Cholesterol 0mg 88mg 29%
Saturated fat 0g 6.073g 28%
Iron 0.01mg 2.27mg 28%
Vitamin B3 0mg 4.026mg 25%
Fats 0g 15.37g 24%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.311mg 24%
Phosphorus 0mg 166mg 24%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 7.322g 18%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.171mg 13%
Choline 0mg 73.2mg 13%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.512mg 10%
Calories 34kcal 241kcal 10%
Copper 0.006mg 0.079mg 8%
Potassium 0mg 241mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.051mg 4%
Magnesium 0mg 17mg 4%
Carbs 8.8g 0g 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.408g 3%
Sodium 12mg 73mg 3%
Calcium 1mg 33mg 3%
Vitamin K 0µg 2.9µg 2%
Folate 0µg 7µg 2%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.12mg 1%
Net carbs 8.8g 0g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU 0%
Sugar 8.8g 0g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg 0%
Manganese 0.001mg 0.009mg 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
Tonic water 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
0%
Tonic water
46%
Ground beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Tonic water
50%
Ground beef

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tonic water
Tonic water is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tonic water
Tonic water contains less Sodium (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tonic water
Tonic water is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.073g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tonic water
Tonic water is cheaper (difference - $1.9)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
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. Tonic water - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171869/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.