Wheat vs. Ground beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between wheat and ground beef
- Wheat has more manganese, selenium, copper, phosphorus, vitamin B1, magnesium, and vitamin B3, while ground beef has more vitamin B12.
- Wheat 's daily need coverage for manganese is 131% higher.
- Ground beef contains 8 times less magnesium than wheat . Wheat contains 144mg of magnesium, while ground beef contains 17mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in wheat is lower.
- Ground beef has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of ground beef is 0, while the glycemic index of wheat is 50.
The food types used in this comparison are Wheat, durum 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +747.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +78.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +55.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +600% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +206% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +33366.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +368.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +40.4% |
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 | +721.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +67.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +82.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +34.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +514.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +41.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
13.68 g
Fats:
2.47 g
Carbs:
71.13 g
Water:
10.94 g
Other:
1.78 g
Protein:
23.87 g
Fats:
15.37 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
58.37 g
Other:
2.39 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +74.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +522.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +433.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +34.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.454 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.344 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.978 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.073 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.408 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -92.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +139.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2028.5% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 3.012mg | 0.009mg | 131% |
| Selenium | 89.4µg | 19.1µg | 128% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 2.49µg | 104% |
| Copper | 0.553mg | 0.079mg | 53% |
| Phosphorus | 508mg | 166mg | 49% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.419mg | 0.051mg | 31% |
| Magnesium | 144mg | 17mg | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 88mg | 29% |
| Saturated fat | 0.454g | 6.073g | 26% |
| Carbs | 71.13g | 0g | 24% |
| Fats | 2.47g | 15.37g | 20% |
| Protein | 13.68g | 23.87g | 20% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.738mg | 4.026mg | 17% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.344g | 7.322g | 17% |
| Iron | 3.52mg | 2.27mg | 16% |
| Zinc | 4.16mg | 5.84mg | 15% |
| Choline | 73.2mg | 13% | |
| Folate | 43µg | 7µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.419mg | 0.311mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.935mg | 0.512mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 431mg | 241mg | 6% |
| Calories | 339kcal | 241kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.121mg | 0.171mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.978g | 0.408g | 4% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 73mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.9µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 71.13g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 2IU | 0% |
| Calcium | 34mg | 33mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 1.173g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.176mg | 0.121mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.366mg | 0.923mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.533mg | 1.055mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.934mg | 1.861mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.303mg | 1.976mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.221mg | 0.614mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.681mg | 0.931mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.594mg | 1.172mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.322mg | 0.775mg | 0% |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | 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
34%
46%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
168%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wheat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 71mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wheat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.619g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground beef 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.