Beef vs Beef
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Beef, Australian, imported, grass-fed, ground, 85% lean / 15% fat, raw is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Beef 602
Beef 239
Protein (g)
Beef 6.97
Beef 17.7
Carbs (g)
Beef 0.010
Beef 0
Fat (g)
Beef 63.8
Beef 18.1
Fiber (g)
Beef 0
Beef 0
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Beef, Australian, imported, grass-fed, ground, 85% lean / 15% fat, raw — 17.7g vs 6.97g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Beef, Australian, imported, grass-fed, ground, 85% lean / 15% fat, raw — 239 vs 602 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Beef, Australian, imported, grass-fed, ground, 85% lean / 15% fat, raw scores higher in more vitamins and minerals per 100g, though both foods can be part of a healthy diet.
Full Nutrition Comparison
All values per 100g edible portion. Green = Food A higher · Blue = Food B higher
| Nutrient | Beef | Beef | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 602 kcal | 239 kcal | +152% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 29.0 g | 63.6 g | -54% |
| Protein | 6.97 g | 17.7 g | -61% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 63.8 g | 18.1 g | +252% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 0.010 g | 0 g | |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 28.5 g | 7.94 g | +259% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 17.9 g | 7.97 g | +125% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 2.13 g | 0.906 g | +135% |
| Cholesterol | 104 mg | 66.0 mg | +58% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.060 mg | — | |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.032 mg | — | |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 1.05 mg | — | |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.143 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.063 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0.210 ug | — | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | — | 0 ug | |
| Carotene, beta | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.300 ug | — | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 11.0 mg | 6.00 mg | +83% |
| Iron, Fe | 0.760 mg | 1.79 mg | -58% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 7.00 mg | — | |
| Phosphorus, P | 68.0 mg | — | |
| Potassium, K | 143 mg | — | |
| Sodium, Na | 32.0 mg | 62.0 mg | -48% |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.09 mg | — | |
| Copper, Cu | 0.019 mg | — | |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.002 mg | — | |
| Selenium, Se | 2.90 ug | — | |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 2518 kj | 1001 kj | +152% |
| Ash | 0.200 g | 0.820 g | -76% |
| Total Sugars | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 ug | — | |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, IU | — | 0 IU | |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Lycopene | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 13.0 IU | — | |
| Vitamin D3 — Cholecalciferol (animal / sunlight source) | 0.300 ug | — | |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0.030 g | 0.009 g | +233% |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0.050 g | 0.013 g | +285% |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 1.37 g | 0.539 g | +154% |
| SFA 15:0 (Pentadecanoic acid) | — | 0.097 g | |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 11.4 g | 4.36 g | +162% |
| SFA 17:0 (Margaric acid) | 1.04 g | 0.198 g | +425% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 14.4 g | 2.68 g | +438% |
| SFA 20:0 (Arachidic acid) | 0.130 g | 0.024 g | +442% |
| SFA 22:0 (Behenic acid) | 0.050 g | 0.018 g | +178% |
| SFA 24:0 (Lignoceric acid) | 0 g | — | |
| MUFA 14:1 (Myristoleic acid) | 0.150 g | 0.153 g | -2% |
| MUFA 15:1 (Pentadecenoic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.933 g | 0.626 g | +49% |
| MUFA 16:1 c (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid — cis) | 0.880 g | — | |
| MUFA 17:1 (Heptadecenoic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 16.8 g | 7.16 g | +134% |
| MUFA 18:1 c (Omega-9, Oleic acid — cis) | 14.7 g | 6.50 g | +126% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0.060 g | 0.026 g | +131% |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0 g | — | |
| MUFA 22:1 c (Omega-9, Erucic acid — cis) | 0 g | — | |
| MUFA 24:1 c (Omega-9, Nervonic acid — cis) | 0 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 1.34 g | 0.699 g | +91% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.818 g | 0.503 g | +63% |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 (Omega-6, LA — Linoleic acid) | 0.380 g | 0.285 g | +33% |
| PUFA 18:2 CLAs | 0.398 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.450 g | 0.126 g | +257% |
| PUFA 18:3 n-3 (Omega-3, ALA — Alpha-linolenic acid) | 0.450 g | 0.102 g | +341% |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 (Omega-6, GLA — Gamma-linolenic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:3i | — | 0.024 g | |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 (Omega-6, Eicosadienoic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:3 (DGLA family — Dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:3 n-3 (Omega-3, Eicosatrienoic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:4 n-6 (Omega-6, AA — Arachidonic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0 g | 0.030 g | -100% |
| PUFA 20:4 n-6 (Omega-6, AA — Arachidonic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0.011 g | -100% |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | 0.070 g | 0.028 g | +150% |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic | 2.09 g | 0.663 g | +216% |
| TFA 16:1 t | 0.053 g | — | |
| TFA 18:1 t | 2.04 g | 0.663 g | +208% |
| TFA 18:2 t not further defined | — | 0.219 g | |
| TFA 18:2 t,t | 0.040 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic | 0.040 g | 0.242 g | -83% |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.073 g | 0.200 g | -64% |
| Threonine (EAA) | 0.252 g | 0.780 g | -68% |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.290 g | 0.753 g | -61% |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.526 g | 1.42 g | -63% |
| Lysine (EAA) | 0.552 g | 1.55 g | -64% |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.229 g | 0.503 g | -54% |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | — | 0.186 g | |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 0.271 g | 0.674 g | -60% |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 0.234 g | 0.611 g | -62% |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.307 g | 0.801 g | -62% |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 0.458 g | 1.17 g | -61% |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.251 g | 0.574 g | -56% |
| Alanine | 0.363 g | 1.01 g | -64% |
| Aspartic acid | — | 1.59 g | |
| Glutamic acid | 0.972 g | 2.80 g | -65% |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 0.379 g | 0.808 g | -53% |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 0.224 g | 0.728 g | -69% |
| Serine | 0.245 g | 0.681 g | -64% |
| Hydroxyproline | — | 0.121 g | |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
* All values per 100g edible portion. Source: USDA SR Legacy and USDA SR Legacy. Diff column shows percentage difference relative to Food B.
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