Flour vs. Ground beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between flour and ground beef?
- Flour is richer in vitamin B1, folate, iron, manganese, selenium, and vitamin B2, yet ground beef is richer in vitamin B12 and zinc.
- Ground beef's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 104% higher.
- Flour has 76 times more manganese than ground beef. Flour has 0.682mg of manganese, while ground beef has 0.009mg.
- Flour contains less saturated fat.
- Ground beef has a lower glycemic index than flour.
We used Wheat flour, white, all-purpose, enriched, bleached and Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked 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 | +29.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +104.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +82.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +7477.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +77.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +120% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +125.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +734.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +53.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1439.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +188.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +46.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2514.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +16.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +606.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +866.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +603.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
10.33 g
Fats:
0.98 g
Carbs:
76.31 g
Water:
11.92 g
Other:
0.46 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 | +131.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1468.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +389.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +419.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.155 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.087 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.413 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 | -97.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +8316.1% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~0.408g
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 2.49µg | 104% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.785mg | 0.051mg | 61% |
| Zinc | 0.7mg | 5.84mg | 47% |
| Folate | 183µg | 7µg | 44% |
| Iron | 4.64mg | 2.27mg | 30% |
| Manganese | 0.682mg | 0.009mg | 29% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 88mg | 29% |
| Saturated fat | 0.155g | 6.073g | 27% |
| Selenium | 33.9µg | 19.1µg | 27% |
| Protein | 10.33g | 23.87g | 27% |
| Carbs | 76.31g | 0g | 25% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.494mg | 0.171mg | 25% |
| Fats | 0.98g | 15.37g | 22% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.044mg | 0.311mg | 21% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.087g | 7.322g | 18% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.904mg | 4.026mg | 12% |
| Choline | 10.4mg | 73.2mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 0g | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 108mg | 166mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.144mg | 0.079mg | 7% |
| Calories | 364kcal | 241kcal | 6% |
| Potassium | 107mg | 241mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 73mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 2.9µg | 2% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 33mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.438mg | 0.512mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 17mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 73.61g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 2IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.27g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.06mg | 0.12mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 1.173g | N/A | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.413g | 0.408g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.127mg | 0.121mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.281mg | 0.923mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.357mg | 1.055mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.71mg | 1.861mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.228mg | 1.976mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.183mg | 0.614mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.52mg | 0.931mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.415mg | 1.172mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.23mg | 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
46%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ground beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.27g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 72)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flour is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flour contains less Sodium (difference - 71mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Flour is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.918g)
Which food is cheaper?
Flour is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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