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Ground beef vs. Noodles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Ground beef and Noodles

  • Ground beef has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B3, however, Noodles is higher in Vitamin B1, Folate, and Manganese.
  • Ground beef covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 100% more than Noodles.
  • Noodles contains 14 times less Saturated Fat than Ground beef. Ground beef contains 6.073g of Saturated Fat, while Noodles contains 0.419g.

Food varieties used in this article are Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked and Noodles, egg, enriched, cooked.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +175%
Contains more Iron +54.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +118.4%
Contains more Potassium +534.2%
Contains more Zinc +798.5%
Contains more Magnesium +23.5%
Contains less Sodium -93.2%
Contains more Copper +24.1%
Contains more Manganese +3400%
Contains more Selenium +25.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 86% 13% 72% 22% 10% 160% 27% 2% 105%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 56% 15% 33% 4% 1% 18% 33% 42% 131%
Contains more Calcium +175%
Contains more Iron +54.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +118.4%
Contains more Potassium +534.2%
Contains more Zinc +798.5%
Contains more Magnesium +23.5%
Contains less Sodium -93.2%
Contains more Copper +24.1%
Contains more Manganese +3400%
Contains more Selenium +25.1%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B2 +25.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +93.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +94.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +576.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2666.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +466.7%
Contains more Folate +1100%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 3% 0% 0% 13% 40% 76% 31% 72% 6% 312% 8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 4% 3% 0% 73% 32% 39% 16% 11% 63% 12% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +93.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +94.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +576.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2666.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +466.7%
Contains more Folate +1100%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +425.8%
Contains more Fats +642.5%
Contains more Other +378%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +16%
24% 15% 58% 2%
Protein: 23.87 g
Fats: 15.37 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 58.37 g
Other: 2.39 g
5% 2% 25% 68%
Protein: 4.54 g
Fats: 2.07 g
Carbs: 25.16 g
Water: 67.73 g
Other: 0.5 g
Contains more Protein +425.8%
Contains more Fats +642.5%
Contains more Other +378%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +16%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1160.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +35.3%
44% 53% 3%
Saturated Fat: 6.073 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.408 g
27% 37% 36%
Saturated Fat: 0.419 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.581 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.552 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1160.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +35.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Ground beef Noodles
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 Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ground beef Noodles Opinion
Net carbs 0g 23.96g Noodles
Protein 23.87g 4.54g Ground beef
Fats 15.37g 2.07g Ground beef
Carbs 0g 25.16g Noodles
Calories 241kcal 138kcal Ground beef
Sugar 0g 0.4g Ground beef
Fiber 0g 1.2g Noodles
Calcium 33mg 12mg Ground beef
Iron 2.27mg 1.47mg Ground beef
Magnesium 17mg 21mg Noodles
Phosphorus 166mg 76mg Ground beef
Potassium 241mg 38mg Ground beef
Sodium 73mg 5mg Noodles
Zinc 5.84mg 0.65mg Ground beef
Copper 0.079mg 0.098mg Noodles
Manganese 0.009mg 0.315mg Noodles
Selenium 19.1µg 23.9µg Noodles
Vitamin A 9IU 21IU Noodles
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 6µg Noodles
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.17mg Noodles
Vitamin D 2IU 4IU Noodles
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Noodles
Vitamin B1 0.051mg 0.289mg Noodles
Vitamin B2 0.171mg 0.136mg Ground beef
Vitamin B3 4.026mg 2.077mg Ground beef
Vitamin B5 0.512mg 0.263mg Ground beef
Vitamin B6 0.311mg 0.046mg Ground beef
Folate 7µg 84µg Noodles
Vitamin B12 2.49µg 0.09µg Ground beef
Vitamin K 2.9µg 0µg Ground beef
Tryptophan 0.121mg 0.043mg Ground beef
Threonine 0.923mg 0.138mg Ground beef
Isoleucine 1.055mg 0.19mg Ground beef
Leucine 1.861mg 0.365mg Ground beef
Lysine 1.976mg 0.137mg Ground beef
Methionine 0.614mg 0.086mg Ground beef
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 0.24mg Ground beef
Valine 1.172mg 0.22mg Ground beef
Histidine 0.775mg 0.121mg Ground beef
Cholesterol 88mg 29mg Noodles
Trans Fat 1.173g 0.029g Noodles
Saturated Fat 6.073g 0.419g Noodles
Monounsaturated Fat 7.322g 0.581g Ground beef
Polyunsaturated fat 0.408g 0.552g Noodles
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Ground beef

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ground beef Noodles
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
46%
Ground beef
21%
Noodles
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Ground beef
33%
Noodles

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Noodles
Noodles contains less Sodium (difference - 68mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Noodles
Noodles is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Noodles
Noodles is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.654g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Ground beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169474/nutrients
  2. Noodles - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169732/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.