Pasta vs. Beef broiled — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between pasta and beef broiled
- Pasta has more folate and vitamin B1; however, beef broiled has more vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, phosphorus, and iron.
- Beef broiled's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 104% more.
- Pasta has 7 times more folate than beef broiled. Pasta has 64µg of folate, while beef broiled has 9µg.
- Pasta is lower in cholesterol.
- Pasta has a higher glycemic index than beef broiled.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked and Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, patty, cooked, broiled.
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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 less SodiumSodium | -91.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1766.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +16.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +200% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1225% |
| Contains more IronIron | +128.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1026.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +214.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +354.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +611.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +17.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +442.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +259.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1023.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1785.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.15 g
Fats:
1.05 g
Carbs:
24.93 g
Water:
68.56 g
Other:
0.31 g
Protein:
25.93 g
Fats:
15.41 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
57.98 g
Other:
0.68 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +18.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +403.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1367.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +119.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.15 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.429 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
5.895 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.668 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.484 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +5277.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +12.8% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.14µg | 2.64µg | 104% |
| Zinc | 0.56mg | 6.31mg | 52% |
| Protein | 5.15g | 25.93g | 42% |
| Selenium | 21.5µg | 39% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.992mg | 5.378mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.034mg | 0.382mg | 27% |
| Saturated fat | 0.15g | 5.895g | 26% |
| Fats | 1.05g | 15.41g | 22% |
| Phosphorus | 63mg | 198mg | 19% |
| Iron | 1.14mg | 2.6mg | 18% |
| Cholesterol | 33mg | 88mg | 18% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.124g | 6.668g | 16% |
| Choline | 82.4mg | 15% | |
| Folate | 64µg | 9µg | 14% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.209mg | 0.046mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.183mg | 0.658mg | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.224mg | 0.012mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 24mg | 318mg | 9% |
| Carbs | 24.93g | 0g | 8% |
| Calories | 131kcal | 250kcal | 6% |
| Sodium | 6mg | 72mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 0.176mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 1% | |
| Copper | 0.093mg | 0.085mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.2µg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 6mg | 18mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 21mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 24.93g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Vitamin A | 6µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.572g | N/A | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.429g | 0.484g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.065mg | 0.094mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.134mg | 0.72mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.197mg | 0.822mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.348mg | 1.45mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.097mg | 1.54mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.079mg | 0.478mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.247mg | 0.725mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.217mg | 0.914mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.103mg | 0.604mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.044g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.016g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.012g | N/A |
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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
15%
51%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
56%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pasta is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pasta is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.745g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef broiled is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef broiled is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef broiled is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef broiled is relatively richer in vitamins