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Pasta vs. Chuck steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between pasta and chuck steak

  • Pasta has more folate and vitamin B1; however, chuck steak has more vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, phosphorus, and iron.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for chuck steak is 120% higher.
  • Chuck steak has 11 times less folate than pasta. Pasta has 64µg of folate, while chuck steak has 6µg.
  • Pasta is lower in cholesterol.
  • Pasta has a higher glycemic index than chuck steak.

Food types used in this article are Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked and Beef, chuck eye steak, boneless, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled.

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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.
Pasta
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 1.8% 2.1% 43% 31% 15% 27% 0.78% 29% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 4.8% 29% 92% 26% 237% 83% 9.3% 1.6% 150%
Contains more CopperCopper +20.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1766.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +22.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +166.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1254.2%
Contains more IronIron +114.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +1450%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +206.3%

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.
Pasta
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 2% 0% 0% 52% 35% 19% 11% 7.8% 18% 0% 48% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 2.3% 2% 1.5% 17% 44% 87% 45% 86% 379% 4% 4.5% 43%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +216.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +966.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +370.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +310.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +997.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2064.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pasta
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5% 25% 69%
Protein: 5.15 g
Fats: 1.05 g
Carbs: 24.93 g
Water: 68.56 g
Other: 0.31 g
25% 20% 55%
Protein: 24.98 g
Fats: 19.64 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.22 g
Other: 0.16 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +24.2%
Contains more OtherOther +93.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +385%
Contains more FatsFats +1770.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pasta
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21% 18% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.15 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.429 g
46% 50% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.66 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.457 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.81 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +7526.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +88.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pasta Chuck steak
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat 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 Pasta Chuck steak DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.14µg 3.03µg 120%
Zinc 0.56mg 8.68mg 74%
Selenium 27.5µg 50%
Protein 5.15g 24.98g 40%
Saturated fat 0.15g 8.66g 39%
Fats 1.05g 19.64g 29%
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.373mg 26%
Vitamin B3 0.992mg 4.663mg 23%
Monounsaturated fat 0.124g 9.457g 23%
Phosphorus 63mg 193mg 19%
Cholesterol 33mg 87mg 18%
Iron 1.14mg 2.45mg 16%
Folate 64µg 6µg 15%
Choline 79mg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.209mg 0.066mg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 0.752mg 11%
Potassium 24mg 325mg 9%
Manganese 0.224mg 0.012mg 9%
Carbs 24.93g 0g 8%
Calories 131kcal 277kcal 7%
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.191mg 3%
Sodium 6mg 71mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.429g 0.81g 3%
Copper 0.093mg 0.077mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.1mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1%
Calcium 6mg 16mg 1%
Magnesium 18mg 22mg 1%
Vitamin D 5IU 1%
Net carbs 24.93g 0g N/A
Vitamin A 6µg 7µg 0%
Trans fat 1.287g N/A
Tryptophan 0.065mg 0.281mg 0%
Threonine 0.134mg 1.099mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.197mg 1.062mg 0%
Leucine 0.348mg 2.009mg 0%
Lysine 0.097mg 2.184mg 0%
Methionine 0.079mg 0.709mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.247mg 0.951mg 0%
Valine 0.217mg 1.129mg 0%
Histidine 0.103mg 0.809mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.041g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.619g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pasta Chuck steak
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
15%
Pasta
55%
Chuck steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Pasta
65%
Chuck steak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 65mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.51g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is cheaper?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak 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. Pasta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169728/nutrients
  2. Chuck steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171228/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.