Beef vs. Pomegranate Juice
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Beef and Pomegranate Juice
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cooked
beef
versus
pomegranate juice
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in beef and pomegranate juice:
- Both pomegranate juice and beef are high in potassium.
- Beef has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
- Beef is a great source of iron.
- Beef is an excellent source of protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Beef (Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, patty, cooked, broiled) and Pomegranate Juice (Pomegranate juice, bottled) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Beef is high in calories and pomegranate juice has 81% less calories than beef - pomegranate juice has 54 calories per 100 grams and beef has 277 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, beef is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to pomegranate juice per calorie. Beef has a macronutrient ratio of 38:0:62 and for pomegranate juice, 1:94:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Beef | Pomegranate Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 38% | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 94% |
| Fat | 62% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Beef has less carbohydrates than pomegranate juice - pomegranate juice has 13.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and beef does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Pomegranate juice and beef contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - pomegranate juice has 0.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and beef does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Beef has less sugar than pomegranate juice - pomegranate juice has 12.7g of sugar per 100 grams and beef does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Beef is an excellent source of protein and it has 168 times more protein than pomegranate juice - pomegranate juice has 0.15g of protein per 100 grams and beef has 25.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Beef is high in saturated fat and pomegranate juice has 99% less saturated fat than beef - pomegranate juice has 0.08g of saturated fat per 100 grams and beef has 7.3g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Pomegranate juice has less trans fat than beef - beef has 1.2g of trans fat per 100 grams and pomegranate juice does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Pomegranate juice has less cholesterol than beef - beef has 88mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and pomegranate juice does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Pomegranate juice and beef contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - pomegranate juice has 0.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and beef does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Beef and pomegranate juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - beef has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and pomegranate juice does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Beef and pomegranate juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - beef has 2iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and pomegranate juice does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Pomegranate juice and beef contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pomegranate juice has 0.38mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and beef has 0.12mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Pomegranate juice and beef contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - pomegranate juice has 10.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and beef has 3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Beef has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12. Both beef and pomegranate juice contain significant amounts of folate.
| Beef | Pomegranate Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.051 MG | 0.015 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.176 MG | 0.015 MG |
| Niacin | 4.537 MG | 0.233 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.658 MG | 0.285 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.336 MG | 0.04 MG |
| Folate | 11 UG | 24 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.9 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Beef has 218% more calcium than pomegranate juice - pomegranate juice has 11mg of calcium per 100 grams and beef has 35mg of calcium.
iron
Beef is a great source of iron and it has 21 times more iron than pomegranate juice - pomegranate juice has 0.1mg of iron per 100 grams and beef has 2.3mg of iron.
potassium
Both pomegranate juice and beef are high in potassium. Beef has 29% more potassium than pomegranate juice - pomegranate juice has 214mg of potassium per 100 grams and beef has 275mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, beef has more linoleic acid than pomegranate juice per 100 grams.
| Beef | Pomegranate Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.012 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.39 G | 0.05 G |
| Total | 0.402 G | 0.05 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Beef (Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, patty, cooked, broiled) and Pomegranate Juice (Pomegranate juice, bottled) .
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FAQ
Does pomegranate juice or beef contain more calories in 100 grams?Beef is high in calories and pomegranate juice has 80% less calories than beef - pomegranate juice has 54 calories in 100g and beef has 277 calories.
Is pomegranate juice or beef better for protein?
Beef is a fantastic source of protein and it has 168 times more protein than pomegranate juice - pomegranate juice has 0.15g of protein per 100 grams and beef has 25.4g of protein.
Does pomegranate juice or beef have more carbohydrates?
By weight, beef has fewer carbohydrates than pomegranate juice - pomegranate juice has 13.1g of carbs for 100g and beef has no carbs..
Does pomegranate juice or beef contain more potassium?
Both pomegranate juice and beef are high in potassium. Beef has 30% more potassium than pomegranate juice - pomegranate juice has 214mg of potassium in 100 grams and beef has 275mg of potassium.