Raw Beef vs. Butter, Unsalted
Nutrition comparison of Raw Beef and Butter, Unsalted
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
raw beef
versus
butter, unsalted
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in raw beef and butter, unsalted:
- Both raw beef and butter, unsalted are high in calories and saturated fat.
- Butter, unsalted has signficantly less trans fat than raw beef.
- Butter, unsalted is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
- Raw beef has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
- Raw beef has signficantly more iron than butter, unsalted.
- Raw beef is a great source of potassium.
- Raw beef is an excellent source of protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Raw Beef (Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, raw) and Butter, Unsalted (Butter, without salt) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both raw beef and butter, unsalted are high in calories. Butter, unsalted has 116% more calories than raw beef - raw beef has 332 calories per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 717 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, raw beef is heavier in protein, lighter in fat and similar to butter, unsalted for carbs. Raw beef has a macronutrient ratio of 18:0:82 and for butter, unsalted, 1:0:100 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Raw Beef | Butter, Unsalted | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 18% | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | ~ |
| Fat | 82% | 100% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both butter, unsalted and raw beef are low in carbohydrates - butter, unsalted has 0.06g of total carbs per 100 grams and raw beef does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Butter, unsalted and raw beef contain similar amounts of sugar - butter, unsalted has 0.06g of sugar per 100 grams and raw beef does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Raw beef is an excellent source of protein and it has 15 times more protein than butter, unsalted - raw beef has 14.4g of protein per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 0.85g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both raw beef and butter, unsalted are high in saturated fat. Butter, unsalted has 330% more saturated fat than raw beef - raw beef has 11.8g of saturated fat per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 50.5g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Butter, unsalted has signficantly less trans fat than raw beef - raw beef has 1.8g of trans fat per 100 grams and butter, unsalted does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Butter, unsalted is high in cholesterol and raw beef has 64% less cholesterol than butter, unsalted - raw beef has 78mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 215mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Butter, unsalted is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 170 times more Vitamin A than raw beef - raw beef has 4ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 684ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Raw beef and butter, unsalted contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - raw beef has 3iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and butter, unsalted does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Butter, unsalted has 12 times more Vitamin E than raw beef - raw beef has 0.17mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 2.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Raw beef and butter, unsalted contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - raw beef has 2.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 7ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Raw beef has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12. Both raw beef and butter, unsalted contain significant amounts of folate.
| Raw Beef | Butter, Unsalted | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.044 MG | 0.005 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.151 MG | 0.034 MG |
| Niacin | 3.382 MG | 0.042 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.395 MG | 0.11 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.278 MG | 0.003 MG |
| Folate | 9 UG | 3 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.07 UG | 0.17 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Raw beef and butter, unsalted contain similar amounts of calcium - raw beef has 24mg of calcium per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 24mg of calcium.
iron
Raw beef has signficantly more iron than butter, unsalted - raw beef has 1.6mg of iron per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 0.02mg of iron.
potassium
Raw beef is a great source of potassium and it has 808% more potassium than butter, unsalted - raw beef has 218mg of potassium per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 24mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, butter, unsalted has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than raw beef per 100 grams.
| Raw Beef | Butter, Unsalted | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.084 G | 1.18 G |
| Total | 0.084 G | 1.18 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, butter, unsalted has more linoleic acid than raw beef per 100 grams.
| Raw Beef | Butter, Unsalted | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.022 G | 0.138 G |
| linoleic acid | 0.577 G | 1.83 G |
| Total | 0.599 G | 1.968 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).
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Note: The specific food items compared are: Raw Beef (Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, raw) and Butter, Unsalted (Butter, without salt) .
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| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does raw beef or butter, unsalted contain more calories in 100 grams?Both raw beef and butter, unsalted are high in calories. Butter, unsalted has 120% more calories than raw beef - raw beef has 332 calories in 100g and butter, unsalted has 717 calories.