Beef vs Beef
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 151
Protein (g)
Beef 10.9
Beef 11.7
Carbs (g)
Beef 1.05
Beef 1.48
Fat (g)
Beef 10.3
Beef 10.5
Fiber (g)
Beef 0
Beef 0
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Beef, variety meats and by-products, brain, cooked, simmered — 11.7g vs 10.9g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Beef, variety meats and by-products, brain, raw — 143 vs 151 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 | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 143 kcal | 151 kcal | -5% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 76.3 g | 74.9 g | +2% |
| Protein | 10.9 g | 11.7 g | -7% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 10.3 g | 10.5 g | -2% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 1.05 g | 1.48 g | -29% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 2.30 g | 2.39 g | -4% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 1.89 g | 1.88 g | = |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0.610 g | 0.510 g | +20% |
| Cholesterol | 3010 mg | 3100 mg | -3% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 10.7 mg | 10.5 mg | +2% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.092 mg | 0.069 mg | +33% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.199 mg | 0.217 mg | -8% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 3.55 mg | 3.62 mg | -2% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 2.01 mg | 1.21 mg | +66% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.226 mg | 0.143 mg | +58% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 3.00 ug | 5.00 ug | -40% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Choline, total | — | 491 mg | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 9.51 ug | 10.1 ug | -6% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 7.00 ug | 6.00 ug | +17% |
| Carotene, beta | 88.0 ug | 70.0 ug | +26% |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.990 mg | 1.67 mg | -41% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | — | 0 ug | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 43.0 mg | 9.00 mg | +378% |
| Iron, Fe | 2.55 mg | 2.30 mg | +11% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 13.0 mg | 12.0 mg | +8% |
| Phosphorus, P | 362 mg | 335 mg | +8% |
| Potassium, K | 274 mg | 244 mg | +12% |
| Sodium, Na | 126 mg | 108 mg | +17% |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.02 mg | 1.09 mg | -6% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.287 mg | 0.230 mg | +25% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.026 mg | 0.028 mg | -7% |
| Selenium, Se | 21.3 ug | 21.8 ug | -2% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 600 kj | 630 kj | -5% |
| Ash | 1.51 g | 1.46 g | +3% |
| Total Sugars | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 3.00 ug | 5.00 ug | -40% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 3.00 ug | 5.00 ug | -40% |
| Vitamin B-12, added | — | 0 ug | |
| Retinol | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, IU | 147 IU | 117 IU | +26% |
| 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 | 0.060 mg | -17% |
| Vitamin E — Delta-Tocopherol (δ-Tocopherol) | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamin E — Alpha-Tocotrienol (α-Tocotrienol) | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamin E — Beta-Tocotrienol (β-Tocotrienol) | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamin E — Gamma-Tocotrienol (γ-Tocotrienol) | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamin E — Delta-Tocotrienol (δ-Tocotrienol) | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | — | 0 IU | |
| Vitamin D3 — Cholecalciferol (animal / sunlight source) | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 0 ug | 0.100 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 g | = |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.026 g | 0.029 g | -10% |
| SFA 15:0 (Pentadecanoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0.919 g | 0.974 g | -6% |
| SFA 17:0 (Margaric acid) | 0.031 g | 0.032 g | -3% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 1.27 g | 1.30 g | -2% |
| SFA 20:0 (Arachidic acid) | 0.017 g | 0.018 g | -6% |
| SFA 22:0 (Behenic acid) | 0.034 g | 0.035 g | -3% |
| MUFA 14:1 (Myristoleic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| MUFA 15:1 (Pentadecenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.021 g | 0.023 g | -9% |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 1.65 g | 1.67 g | -1% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0.222 g | 0.193 g | +15% |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 1.59 g | 1.63 g | -3% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.041 g | 0.039 g | +5% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 18:3 n-3 (Omega-3, ALA — Alpha-linolenic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 (Omega-6, GLA — Gamma-linolenic acid) | 0 g | 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 g | = |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0.319 g | 0.355 g | -10% |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | 0.374 g | 0.383 g | -2% |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | 0.851 g | 0.855 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
Calcium, Ca +378% in Beef, variety meats and by-products, brain, raw Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) +66% in Beef, variety meats and by-products, brain, raw Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine +58% in Beef, variety meats and by-products, brain, raw Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) -41% in Beef, variety meats and by-products, brain, raw
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