Beef vs. Strawberries
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Beef and Strawberries
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cooked
beef
versus
strawberries
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in beef and strawberries:
- Beef has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
- Beef is a great source of iron and potassium.
- Beef is an excellent source of protein.
- Strawberry has signficantly more dietary fiber than beef.
- Strawberry is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Beef (Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, patty, cooked, broiled) and Strawberries (Strawberries, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Beef is high in calories and strawberry has 88% less calories than beef - strawberry has 32 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 strawberries per calorie. Beef has a macronutrient ratio of 38:0:62 and for strawberries, 7:85:8 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Beef | Strawberries | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 38% | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 85% |
| Fat | 62% | 8% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Beef has less carbohydrates than strawberry - strawberry has 7.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and beef does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Strawberry has signficantly more dietary fiber than beef - strawberry has 2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and beef does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Beef has less sugar than strawberry - strawberry has 4.9g of sugar per 100 grams and beef does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Beef is an excellent source of protein and it has 36 times more protein than strawberry - strawberry has 0.67g of protein per 100 grams and beef has 25.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Beef is high in saturated fat and strawberry has 100% less saturated fat than beef - strawberry has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and beef has 7.3g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Strawberry has less trans fat than beef - beef has 1.2g of trans fat per 100 grams and strawberry does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Strawberry has less cholesterol than beef - beef has 88mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and strawberry does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Strawberry is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than beef - strawberry has 58.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and beef does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Strawberries and beef contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - strawberry has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and beef has 3ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Beef and strawberries contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - beef has 2iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and strawberry does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Strawberries and beef contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - strawberry has 0.29mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and beef has 0.12mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Strawberries and beef contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - strawberry has 2.2ug 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 strawberries contain significant amounts of folate.
| Beef | Strawberries | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.051 MG | 0.024 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.176 MG | 0.022 MG |
| Niacin | 4.537 MG | 0.386 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.658 MG | 0.125 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.336 MG | 0.047 MG |
| Folate | 11 UG | 24 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.9 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Beef has 119% more calcium than strawberry - strawberry has 16mg of calcium per 100 grams and beef has 35mg of calcium.
iron
Beef is a great source of iron and it has 449% more iron than strawberry - strawberry has 0.41mg of iron per 100 grams and beef has 2.3mg of iron.
potassium
Beef is a great source of potassium and it has 80% more potassium than strawberry - strawberry has 153mg of potassium per 100 grams and beef has 275mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both beef and strawberries contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Beef | Strawberries | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.056 G | 0.065 G |
| Total | 0.056 G | 0.065 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, beef has more linoleic acid than strawberry per 100 grams.
| Beef | Strawberries | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.012 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.39 G | 0.09 G |
| Total | 0.402 G | 0.09 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 Strawberries (Strawberries, raw) .
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FAQ
Does strawberries or beef contain more calories in 100 grams?Beef is high in calories and strawberry has 90% less calories than beef - strawberry has 32 calories in 100g and beef has 277 calories.
Is strawberries or beef better for protein?
Beef is a fantastic source of protein and it has 36 times more protein than strawberry - strawberry has 0.67g of protein per 100 grams and beef has 25.4g of protein.
Does strawberries or beef have more carbohydrates?
By weight, beef has fewer carbohydrates than strawberry - strawberry has 7.7g of carbs for 100g and beef has no carbs..