Veal vs. Roast beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between veal and roast beef?
- Veal is richer in vitamin B3, vitamin B5, choline, and zinc, yet roast beef is richer in vitamin B12, iron, and potassium.
- Roast beef's daily need coverage for sodium is 33% higher.
- Veal has 2 times more saturated fat than roast beef. Veal has 3.04g of saturated fat, while roast beef has 1.318g.
We used Veal, ground, cooked, broiled and Roast beef, deli style, prepackaged, sliced types in this comparison.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +20% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +240% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +19.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +20.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +133.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +92% |
| Contains more IronIron | +107.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +11.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +62.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +26.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +43.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +104.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +120% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +116.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +226.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +17.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +60.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +33.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
24.38 g
Fats:
7.56 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
66.76 g
Other:
1.3 g
Protein:
18.62 g
Fats:
3.69 g
Carbs:
0.64 g
Water:
73.72 g
Other:
3.33 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +30.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +104.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +10.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +156.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.04 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.55 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.318 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.27 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +86.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +103.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -56.6% |
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 83mg | 853mg | 33% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.27µg | 2.04µg | 32% |
| Cholesterol | 103mg | 51mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B3 | 8.03mg | 5.581mg | 15% |
| Iron | 0.99mg | 2.05mg | 13% |
| Protein | 24.38g | 18.62g | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.16mg | 0.566mg | 12% |
| Choline | 95mg | 43.9mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 337mg | 647mg | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 3.04g | 1.318g | 8% |
| Fats | 7.56g | 3.69g | 6% |
| Zinc | 3.87mg | 3.2mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.39mg | 0.46mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.27mg | 0.213mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 217mg | 242mg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.84g | 1.521g | 3% |
| Calories | 172kcal | 115kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 0.49mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 13.7µg | 14.7µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.07mg | 0.043mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.103mg | 0.086mg | 2% |
| Folate | 11µg | 5µg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.55g | 0.27g | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.035mg | 0.015mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 5mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 24mg | 20mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0g | 0.64g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 0.64g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 1IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 0.29g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 1.2µg | 1.6µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.148g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.247mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.065mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.201mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.94mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.009mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.569mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.984mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.347mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.885mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.007g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.017g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.012g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.011g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.14g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
46%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
56%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Veal is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.29g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Veal contains less Sodium (difference - 770mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roast beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Roast beef is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.722g)
Which food is cheaper?
Roast beef is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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