Water vs. Ground beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between water and ground beef?
- Ground beef is richer than water in zinc, iron, phosphorus, potassium, and copper.
- Ground beef's daily need coverage for zinc is 53% more.
We used Beverages, water, tap, well and Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked types 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 less SodiumSodium | -93.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1600% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1000% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +∞% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +393.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +58300% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
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.
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
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Water:
99.9 g
Other:
0.1 g
Protein:
23.87 g
Fats:
15.37 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
58.37 g
Other:
2.39 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +71.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +2290% |
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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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.49µg | 104% | |
| Zinc | 0.01mg | 5.84mg | 53% |
| Protein | 0g | 23.87g | 48% |
| Selenium | 19.1µg | 35% | |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 29% | |
| Saturated fat | 6.073g | 28% | |
| Iron | 0mg | 2.27mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.026mg | 25% | |
| Fats | 0g | 15.37g | 24% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.311mg | 24% | |
| Phosphorus | 0mg | 166mg | 24% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.322g | 18% | |
| Choline | 73.2mg | 13% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.171mg | 13% | |
| Calories | 0kcal | 241kcal | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.512mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 0mg | 241mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.016mg | 0.079mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.051mg | 4% | |
| Magnesium | 1mg | 17mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 5mg | 73mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.408g | 3% | |
| Calcium | 3mg | 33mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.9µg | 2% | |
| Folate | 7µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0% | |
| Manganese | 0mg | 0.009mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 1.173g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.121mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.923mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.055mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.861mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.976mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.614mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.931mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.172mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.775mg | 0% | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| 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
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46%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Water is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Water is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Water contains less Sodium (difference - 68mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Water is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.073g)
Which food is cheaper?
Water is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ground beef is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ground beef is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)