Beef vs Spices
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Spices, thyme, dried is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Beef 145
Spices 276
Protein (g)
Beef 25.1
Spices 9.11
Carbs (g)
Beef 0
Spices 63.9
Fat (g)
Beef 4.20
Spices 7.43
Fiber (g)
Beef 0
Spices 37.0
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Beef, variety meats and by-products, spleen, cooked, braised — 25.1g vs 9.11g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Beef, variety meats and by-products, spleen, cooked, braised — 145 vs 276 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Spices, thyme, dried 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 | Spices | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 145 kcal | 276 kcal | -47% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 70.0 g | 7.79 g | +798% |
| Protein | 25.1 g | 9.11 g | +176% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 4.20 g | 7.43 g | -43% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 0 g | 63.9 g | -100% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | 37.0 g | -100% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 1.39 g | 2.73 g | -49% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 1.12 g | 0.470 g | +138% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | — | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol | 347 mg | 0 mg | |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 50.3 mg | 50.0 mg | +1% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.048 mg | 0.513 mg | -91% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.300 mg | 0.399 mg | -25% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 5.57 mg | 4.94 mg | +13% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.876 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.040 mg | 0.550 mg | -93% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 4.00 ug | 274 ug | -99% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Choline, total | — | 43.6 mg | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 5.02 ug | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 0 ug | 190 ug | -100% |
| Carotene, beta | — | 2264 ug | |
| Carotene, alpha | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | — | 7.48 mg | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | — | 0 ug | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 12.0 mg | 1890 mg | -99% |
| Iron, Fe | 39.4 mg | 124 mg | -68% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 19.0 mg | 220 mg | -91% |
| Phosphorus, P | 305 mg | 201 mg | +52% |
| Potassium, K | 284 mg | 814 mg | -65% |
| Sodium, Na | 57.0 mg | 55.0 mg | +4% |
| Zinc, Zn | 2.79 mg | 6.18 mg | -55% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.924 mg | 0.860 mg | +7% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.075 mg | 7.87 mg | -99% |
| Selenium, Se | 91.4 ug | 4.60 ug | +1887% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 607 kj | 1156 kj | -47% |
| Ash | 1.60 g | 11.7 g | -86% |
| Total Sugars | — | 1.71 g | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 4.00 ug | 274 ug | -99% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 4.00 ug | 274 ug | -99% |
| Vitamin B-12, added | — | 0 ug | |
| Retinol | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | — | 33.0 ug | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 0 IU | 3800 IU | -100% |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | — | 0 ug | |
| Lycopene | — | 1895 ug | |
| Vitamin E, added | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | — | 0 IU | |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | — | 1715 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 | 0.240 g | -100% |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0 g | 0.120 g | -100% |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0.020 g | 0.230 g | -91% |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.100 g | 0.150 g | -33% |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0.750 g | 1.72 g | -56% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.540 g | 0.280 g | +93% |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.160 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 0.960 g | 0.470 g | +104% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.310 g | 1.19 g | -74% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.310 g | 0.500 g | -38% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0 g | 0.690 g | -100% |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| 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 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Phytosterols | 0 mg | 163 mg | -100% |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.261 g | 0.186 g | +40% |
| Threonine (EAA) | 0.988 g | 0.252 g | +292% |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.968 g | 0.468 g | +107% |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 2.22 g | 0.430 g | +416% |
| Lysine (EAA) | 1.82 g | 0.207 g | +777% |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.462 g | — | |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.727 g | — | |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 1.01 g | — | |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 0.715 g | — | |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.51 g | 0.502 g | +201% |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 1.45 g | — | |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.900 g | — | |
| Alanine | 1.94 g | — | |
| Aspartic acid | 1.77 g | — | |
| Glutamic acid | 2.29 g | — | |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 1.52 g | — | |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 1.52 g | — | |
| Serine | 0.867 g | — | |
| Alcohol, ethyl | — | 0 g | |
| Caffeine | — | 0 mg | |
| Theobromine | — | 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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Dig deeper — biggest differences
Selenium, Se +1887% in Beef, variety meats and by-products, spleen, cooked, braised Protein +176% in Beef, variety meats and by-products, spleen, cooked, braised Fiber, total dietary -100% in Beef, variety meats and by-products, spleen, cooked, braised Vitamin A, RAE -100% in Beef, variety meats and by-products, spleen, cooked, braised
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