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Beef Liver raw vs. Spaghetti — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Beef Liver raw and Spaghetti?

  • Spaghetti has less Vitamin B12, Copper, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Folate, and Choline than Beef Liver raw.
  • Beef Liver raw's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 2471% higher.
  • Spaghetti contains less Cholesterol.

We used Beef, variety meats and by-products, liver, raw and Pasta, cooked, unenriched, without added salt types in this comparison.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Beef Liver raw
Beef Liver raw
6
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3
Spaghetti
Spaghetti
Contains more Iron +880%
Contains more Phosphorus +567.2%
Contains more Potassium +611.4%
Contains more Zinc +684.3%
Contains more Copper +9655%
Contains more Selenium +50.4%
Contains more Calcium +40%
Contains less Sodium -98.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 18
Equal in Manganese - 0.322
Beef Liver raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 184% 13% 166% 28% 9% 110% 3252% 41% 217%
Spaghetti
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 19% 13% 25% 4% 1% 14% 34% 43% 144%
Contains more Iron +880%
Contains more Phosphorus +567.2%
Contains more Potassium +611.4%
Contains more Zinc +684.3%
Contains more Copper +9655%
Contains more Selenium +50.4%
Contains more Calcium +40%
Contains less Sodium -98.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 18
Equal in Manganese - 0.322

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Beef Liver raw
Beef Liver raw
12
:
0
Spaghetti
Spaghetti
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +533.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +845%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +13675%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3193.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +6304.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2110.2%
Contains more Folate +4042.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Beef Liver raw
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1014% 8% 36% 5% 48% 636% 248% 431% 250% 218% 7413% 8%
Spaghetti
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 0% 0% 5% 5% 8% 7% 12% 6% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +533.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +845%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +13675%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3193.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +6304.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2110.2%
Contains more Folate +4042.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beef Liver raw
Beef Liver raw
4
:
1
Spaghetti
Spaghetti
Contains more Protein +251%
Contains more Fats +290.3%
Contains more Water +14%
Contains more Other +367.9%
Contains more Carbs +693.3%
Beef Liver raw
20% 4% 4% 71%
Protein: 20.36 g
Fats: 3.63 g
Carbs: 3.89 g
Water: 70.81 g
Other: 1.31 g
Spaghetti
6% 31% 62%
Protein: 5.8 g
Fats: 0.93 g
Carbs: 30.86 g
Water: 62.13 g
Other: 0.28 g
Contains more Protein +251%
Contains more Fats +290.3%
Contains more Water +14%
Contains more Other +367.9%
Contains more Carbs +693.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beef Liver raw
Beef Liver raw
2
:
1
Spaghetti
Spaghetti
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +265.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +42.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.7%
Beef Liver raw
57% 22% 21%
Saturated Fat: 1.233 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.479 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.465 g
Spaghetti
28% 21% 52%
Saturated Fat: 0.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.131 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.326 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +265.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +42.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Beef Liver raw Spaghetti
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef Liver raw Spaghetti Opinion
Net carbs 3.89g 29.06g Spaghetti
Protein 20.36g 5.8g Beef Liver raw
Fats 3.63g 0.93g Beef Liver raw
Carbs 3.89g 30.86g Spaghetti
Calories 135kcal 158kcal Spaghetti
Starch 26.01g Spaghetti
Fructose 0.03g Spaghetti
Sugar 0g 0.56g Beef Liver raw
Fiber 0g 1.8g Spaghetti
Calcium 5mg 7mg Spaghetti
Iron 4.9mg 0.5mg Beef Liver raw
Magnesium 18mg 18mg
Phosphorus 387mg 58mg Beef Liver raw
Potassium 313mg 44mg Beef Liver raw
Sodium 69mg 1mg Spaghetti
Zinc 4mg 0.51mg Beef Liver raw
Copper 9.755mg 0.1mg Beef Liver raw
Manganese 0.31mg 0.322mg Spaghetti
Selenium 39.7µg 26.4µg Beef Liver raw
Vitamin A 16898IU 0IU Beef Liver raw
Vitamin A RAE 4968µg 0µg Beef Liver raw
Vitamin E 0.38mg 0.06mg Beef Liver raw
Vitamin D 49IU 0IU Beef Liver raw
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0µg Beef Liver raw
Vitamin C 1.3mg 0mg Beef Liver raw
Vitamin B1 0.189mg 0.02mg Beef Liver raw
Vitamin B2 2.755mg 0.02mg Beef Liver raw
Vitamin B3 13.175mg 0.4mg Beef Liver raw
Vitamin B5 7.173mg 0.112mg Beef Liver raw
Vitamin B6 1.083mg 0.049mg Beef Liver raw
Folate 290µg 7µg Beef Liver raw
Vitamin B12 59.3µg 0µg Beef Liver raw
Vitamin K 3.1µg 0µg Beef Liver raw
Tryptophan 0.263mg 0.083mg Beef Liver raw
Threonine 0.869mg 0.206mg Beef Liver raw
Isoleucine 0.967mg 0.228mg Beef Liver raw
Leucine 1.91mg 0.44mg Beef Liver raw
Lysine 1.607mg 0.133mg Beef Liver raw
Methionine 0.543mg 0.065mg Beef Liver raw
Phenylalanine 1.084mg 0.297mg Beef Liver raw
Valine 1.26mg 0.262mg Beef Liver raw
Histidine 0.629mg 0.132mg Beef Liver raw
Cholesterol 275mg 0mg Spaghetti
Trans Fat 0.17g 0g Spaghetti
Saturated Fat 1.233g 0.176g Spaghetti
Monounsaturated Fat 0.479g 0.131g Beef Liver raw
Polyunsaturated fat 0.465g 0.326g Beef Liver raw
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g 0g Beef Liver raw
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.299g Beef Liver raw
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g 0g Beef Liver raw
Omega-3 - ALA 0.007g 0.024g Spaghetti

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef Liver raw Spaghetti
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
859%
Beef Liver raw
3%
Spaghetti
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
402%
Beef Liver raw
30%
Spaghetti

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti contains less Sodium (difference - 68mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 275mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.057g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef Liver raw
Beef Liver raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef Liver raw
Beef Liver raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef Liver raw
Beef Liver raw is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef Liver raw
Beef Liver raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef Liver raw
Beef Liver raw is relatively richer in vitamins

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Beef Liver raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169451/nutrients
  2. Spaghetti - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168928/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.