Beef vs Beef composite
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Beef, variety meats and by-products, brain, raw is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Beef 143
Beef composite 203
Protein (g)
Beef 10.9
Beef composite 28.7
Carbs (g)
Beef 1.05
Beef composite 0
Fat (g)
Beef 10.3
Beef composite 9.16
Fiber (g)
Beef 0
Beef composite 0
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Beef composite, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/8" fat, choice, cooked — 28.7g vs 10.9g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Beef, variety meats and by-products, brain, raw — 143 vs 203 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Beef, variety meats and by-products, brain, 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 composite | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 143 kcal | 203 kcal | -30% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 76.3 g | 61.5 g | +24% |
| Protein | 10.9 g | 28.7 g | -62% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 10.3 g | 9.16 g | +12% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 1.05 g | 0 g | |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 2.30 g | 3.54 g | -35% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 1.89 g | 4.06 g | -53% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0.610 g | 0.279 g | +119% |
| Cholesterol | 3010 mg | 82.0 mg | +3571% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 10.7 mg | 0 mg | |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.092 mg | 0.076 mg | +21% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.199 mg | 0.213 mg | -7% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 3.55 mg | 6.15 mg | -42% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 2.01 mg | 0.525 mg | +283% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.226 mg | 0.523 mg | -57% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 3.00 ug | 8.00 ug | -62% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Choline, total | — | 89.2 mg | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 9.51 ug | 1.99 ug | +378% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 7.00 ug | 1.00 ug | +600% |
| Carotene, beta | 88.0 ug | 0 ug | |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.990 mg | 0.270 mg | +267% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | — | 0.100 ug | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 43.0 mg | 11.0 mg | +291% |
| Iron, Fe | 2.55 mg | 2.49 mg | +2% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 13.0 mg | 22.0 mg | -41% |
| Phosphorus, P | 362 mg | 197 mg | +84% |
| Potassium, K | 274 mg | 298 mg | -8% |
| Sodium, Na | 126 mg | 53.0 mg | +138% |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.02 mg | 5.84 mg | -83% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.287 mg | 0.085 mg | +238% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.026 mg | 0.032 mg | -19% |
| Selenium, Se | 21.3 ug | 33.1 ug | -36% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 600 kj | 850 kj | -29% |
| Ash | 1.51 g | 1.08 g | +40% |
| Total Sugars | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 3.00 ug | 8.00 ug | -62% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 3.00 ug | 8.00 ug | -62% |
| Betaine | — | 13.7 mg | |
| Vitamin B-12, added | — | 0 ug | |
| Retinol | 0 ug | 1.00 ug | -100% |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, IU | 147 IU | 2.00 IU | +7250% |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Lycopene | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E, added | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin E — Beta-Tocopherol (β-Tocopherol) | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamin E — Gamma-Tocopherol (γ-Tocopherol) | 0.050 mg | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin E — Delta-Tocopherol (δ-Tocopherol) | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamin E — Alpha-Tocotrienol (α-Tocotrienol) | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Beta-Tocotrienol (β-Tocotrienol) | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Gamma-Tocotrienol (γ-Tocotrienol) | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Delta-Tocotrienol (δ-Tocotrienol) | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | — | 3.00 IU | |
| Vitamin D3 — Cholecalciferol (animal / sunlight source) | — | 0.100 ug | |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 0 ug | 1.50 ug | -100% |
| 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 g | 0.004 g | -100% |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0 g | 0.006 g | -100% |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.026 g | 0.233 g | -89% |
| SFA 15:0 (Pentadecanoic acid) | 0 g | 0.026 g | -100% |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0.919 g | 2.03 g | -55% |
| SFA 17:0 (Margaric acid) | 0.031 g | 0.067 g | -54% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 1.27 g | 1.16 g | +9% |
| SFA 20:0 (Arachidic acid) | 0.017 g | 0.002 g | +750% |
| SFA 22:0 (Behenic acid) | 0.034 g | — | |
| SFA 24:0 (Lignoceric acid) | — | 0.006 g | |
| MUFA 14:1 (Myristoleic acid) | 0 g | 0.030 g | -100% |
| MUFA 15:1 (Pentadecenoic acid) | 0 g | 0.014 g | -100% |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.021 g | 0.302 g | -93% |
| MUFA 16:1 c (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid — cis) | — | 0.162 g | |
| MUFA 17:1 (Heptadecenoic acid) | — | 0.049 g | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 1.65 g | 3.66 g | -55% |
| MUFA 18:1 c (Omega-9, Oleic acid — cis) | — | 1.98 g | |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0.222 g | 0.009 g | +2367% |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 1.59 g | 0.455 g | +249% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.041 g | 0.358 g | -89% |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 (Omega-6, LA — Linoleic acid) | — | 0.213 g | |
| PUFA 18:2 CLAs | — | 0.019 g | |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0 g | 0.020 g | -100% |
| PUFA 18:3 n-3 (Omega-3, ALA — Alpha-linolenic acid) | 0 g | 0.009 g | -100% |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 (Omega-6, GLA — Gamma-linolenic acid) | 0 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 | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 20:3 (DGLA family — Dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid) | 0 g | 0.009 g | -100% |
| PUFA 20:4 n-6 (Omega-6, AA — Arachidonic acid) | — | 0.009 g | |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0.319 g | 0.054 g | +491% |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0.003 g | -100% |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | 0.374 g | 0.010 g | +3640% |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | 0.851 g | 0.001 g | +85000% |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic | — | 0.266 g | |
| TFA 16:1 t | — | 0.007 g | |
| TFA 18:1 t | — | 0.259 g | |
| TFA 18:2 t not further defined | — | 0.013 g | |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic | — | 0.013 g | |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | — | 0.252 g | |
| Threonine (EAA) | — | 1.25 g | |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | — | 1.34 g | |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | — | 2.40 g | |
| Lysine (EAA) | — | 2.60 g | |
| Methionine (EAA) | — | 0.766 g | |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | — | 0.339 g | |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | — | 1.16 g | |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | — | 0.998 g | |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | — | 1.45 g | |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | — | 1.91 g | |
| Histidine (EAA) | — | 0.990 g | |
| Alanine | — | 1.76 g | |
| Aspartic acid | — | 2.72 g | |
| Glutamic acid | — | 4.54 g | |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | — | 1.55 g | |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | — | 1.32 g | |
| Serine | — | 1.16 g | |
| Hydroxyproline | — | 0.235 g | |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Purines | |||
| Purine, adenine | 12.0 mg | — | |
| Purine, guanine | 12.0 mg | — | |
| Purine, hypoxanthine | 26.0 mg | — | |
| Purine, xanthine | 112 mg | — | |
| Purines, total | 162 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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Dig deeper — biggest differences
Vitamin A, RAE +600% in Beef, variety meats and by-products, brain, raw Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin +378% in Beef, variety meats and by-products, brain, raw Calcium, Ca +291% in Beef, variety meats and by-products, brain, raw Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) +283% in Beef, variety meats and by-products, brain, raw
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