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Wheat vs. Beef broiled — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between wheat and beef broiled

  • Wheat is richer in manganese, selenium, copper, phosphorus, vitamin B1, and magnesium, yet beef broiled is richer in vitamin B12 and zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for wheat is 130% higher.
  • Wheat contains 9 times more vitamin B1 than beef broiled. Wheat contains 0.419mg of vitamin B1, while beef broiled contains 0.046mg.
  • Wheat contains less saturated fat.
  • Beef broiled has a lower glycemic index than wheat .

Food types used in this article are Wheat, durum and Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, patty, cooked, broiled.

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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 103% 10% 38% 132% 184% 113% 218% 0.26% 393% 488%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 5.4% 28% 98% 28% 172% 85% 9.4% 1.6% 117%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +585.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +88.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +35.5%
Contains more IronIron +35.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +550.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +156.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +25000%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +315.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +51.7%

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% 105% 28% 126% 56% 97% 0% 0% 32% 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% 12% 41% 101% 39% 88% 330% 3% 6.8% 45%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +810.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +25.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +42.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +377.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.382mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 2% 71% 11% 2%
Protein: 13.68 g
Fats: 2.47 g
Carbs: 71.13 g
Water: 10.94 g
Other: 1.78 g
26% 15% 58%
Protein: 25.93 g
Fats: 15.41 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.98 g
Other: 0.68 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +161.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +89.5%
Contains more FatsFats +523.9%
Contains more WaterWater +430%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 19% 55%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.454 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.344 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.978 g
45% 51% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.895 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.668 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.484 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -92.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +102.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1838.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Wheat Beef broiled
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wheat Beef broiled DV% diff.
Manganese 3.012mg 0.012mg 130%
Selenium 89.4µg 21.5µg 123%
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.64µg 110%
Copper 0.553mg 0.085mg 52%
Phosphorus 508mg 198mg 44%
Vitamin B1 0.419mg 0.046mg 31%
Cholesterol 0mg 88mg 29%
Magnesium 144mg 21mg 29%
Protein 13.68g 25.93g 25%
Saturated fat 0.454g 5.895g 25%
Carbs 71.13g 0g 24%
Fats 2.47g 15.41g 20%
Zinc 4.16mg 6.31mg 20%
Monounsaturated fat 0.344g 6.668g 16%
Choline 82.4mg 15%
Iron 3.52mg 2.6mg 12%
Vitamin B3 6.738mg 5.378mg 9%
Folate 43µg 9µg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.935mg 0.658mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.121mg 0.176mg 4%
Calories 339kcal 250kcal 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.978g 0.484g 3%
Vitamin B6 0.419mg 0.382mg 3%
Sodium 2mg 72mg 3%
Potassium 431mg 318mg 3%
Calcium 34mg 18mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.12mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.2µg 1%
Net carbs 71.13g 0g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU 0%
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg 0%
Trans fat 0.572g N/A
Tryptophan 0.176mg 0.094mg 0%
Threonine 0.366mg 0.72mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.533mg 0.822mg 0%
Leucine 0.934mg 1.45mg 0%
Lysine 0.303mg 1.54mg 0%
Methionine 0.221mg 0.478mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.681mg 0.725mg 0%
Valine 0.594mg 0.914mg 0%
Histidine 0.322mg 0.604mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.044g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.016g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.012g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Wheat Beef broiled
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
34%
Wheat
51%
Beef broiled
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
168%
Wheat
56%
Beef broiled

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wheat
Wheat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat
Wheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat
Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 70mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wheat
Wheat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.441g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat
Wheat is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat
Wheat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
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. Wheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169721/nutrients
  2. Beef broiled - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174032/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.