Veal vs. Beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Veal and Beef
- Veal has more Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B5, however, Beef is richer in Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Vitamin B2, and Phosphorus.
- Beef covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 123% more than Veal.
- Beef has 2 times less Vitamin B5 than Veal. Veal has 1.16mg of Vitamin B5, while Beef has 0.481mg.
- Beef contains less Cholesterol.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Veal, ground, cooked, broiled and Beef, loin, tenderloin roast, separable lean only, boneless, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, roasted.
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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.
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Calcium
+30.8%
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Magnesium
+71.4%
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Manganese
+288.9%
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Iron
+207.1%
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Phosphorus
+19.4%
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Sodium
-34.9%
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Selenium
+85.4%
Equal in Potassium - 352
Equal in Zinc - 3.7
Equal in Copper - 0.097
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Calcium
+30.8%
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Magnesium
+71.4%
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Manganese
+288.9%
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Iron
+207.1%
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Phosphorus
+19.4%
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Sodium
-34.9%
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Selenium
+85.4%
Equal in Potassium - 352
Equal in Zinc - 3.7
Equal in Copper - 0.097
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.
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Vitamin B3
+39.4%
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Vitamin B5
+141.2%
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Folate
+57.1%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+66.7%
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Vitamin D
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+48.1%
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Vitamin B6
+71.5%
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Vitamin B12
+231.5%
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Vitamin K
+33.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.074
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Vitamin B3
+39.4%
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Vitamin B5
+141.2%
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Folate
+57.1%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+66.7%
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Vitamin D
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+48.1%
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Vitamin B6
+71.5%
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Vitamin B12
+231.5%
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Vitamin K
+33.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.074
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+15.6%
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+550%
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Protein
+13%
Equal in Water - 65.71
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Fats
+15.6%
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+550%
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+13%
Equal in Water - 65.71
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-14.6%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 2.734
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.532
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Saturated Fat
-14.6%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 2.734
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.532
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 24.38g | 27.55g |
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| Fats | 7.56g | 6.54g |
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| Calories | 172kcal | 169kcal |
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| Calcium | 17mg | 13mg |
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| Iron | 0.99mg | 3.04mg |
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| Magnesium | 24mg | 14mg |
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| Phosphorus | 217mg | 259mg |
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| Potassium | 337mg | 352mg |
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| Sodium | 83mg | 54mg |
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| Zinc | 3.87mg | 3.7mg |
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| Copper | 0.103mg | 0.097mg |
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| Manganese | 0.035mg | 0.009mg |
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| Selenium | 13.7µg | 25.4µg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 6IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 2µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 0.25mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0IU | 3IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.07mg | 0.074mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.27mg | 0.4mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 8.03mg | 5.76mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.16mg | 0.481mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.39mg | 0.669mg |
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| Folate | 11µg | 7µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.27µg | 4.21µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.2µg | 1.6µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.247mg | 0.359mg |
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| Threonine | 1.065mg | 1.534mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.201mg | 1.52mg |
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| Leucine | 1.94mg | 2.833mg |
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| Lysine | 2.009mg | 3.178mg |
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| Methionine | 0.569mg | 0.871mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.984mg | 1.299mg |
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| Valine | 1.347mg | 1.603mg |
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| Histidine | 0.885mg | 1.244mg |
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| Cholesterol | 103mg | 85mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.375g |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.04g | 2.595g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.002g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.002g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.011g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.84g | 2.734g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.55g | 0.532g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.349g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.013g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.017g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
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| 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
47%
79%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.445g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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)
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.