Pasta vs. Ground beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are pasta and ground beef different?
- Pasta is higher in folate and vitamin B1; however, ground beef is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, phosphorus, and iron.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for ground beef is 98% higher.
- Pasta contains 9 times more folate than ground beef. While pasta contains 64µg of folate, ground beef contains only 7µg.
- Pasta has less cholesterol.
- Ground beef has a lower glycemic index (0) than pasta (49).
Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked and Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked are the varieties used in this article.
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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 CopperCopper | +17.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2388.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +450% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +904.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +99.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +942.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +163.5% |
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 | +309.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +814.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +14% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +305.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +179.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +814.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1678.6% |
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:
23.87 g
Fats:
15.37 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
58.37 g
Other:
2.39 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +17.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +363.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1363.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +671% |
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
6.073 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.408 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +5804.8% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~0.408g
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 Sodium |
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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 | 2.49µg | 98% |
| Zinc | 0.56mg | 5.84mg | 48% |
| Protein | 5.15g | 23.87g | 37% |
| Selenium | 19.1µg | 35% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.15g | 6.073g | 27% |
| Fats | 1.05g | 15.37g | 22% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.034mg | 0.311mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.992mg | 4.026mg | 19% |
| Cholesterol | 33mg | 88mg | 18% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.124g | 7.322g | 18% |
| Phosphorus | 63mg | 166mg | 15% |
| Folate | 64µg | 7µg | 14% |
| Iron | 1.14mg | 2.27mg | 14% |
| Choline | 73.2mg | 13% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.209mg | 0.051mg | 13% |
| Manganese | 0.224mg | 0.009mg | 9% |
| Carbs | 24.93g | 0g | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.183mg | 0.512mg | 7% |
| Calories | 131kcal | 241kcal | 6% |
| Potassium | 24mg | 241mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 6mg | 33mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 6mg | 73mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 0.171mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.093mg | 0.079mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.9µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 24.93g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 17mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 6µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 1.173g | N/A | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.429g | 0.408g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.065mg | 0.121mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.134mg | 0.923mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.197mg | 1.055mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.348mg | 1.861mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.097mg | 1.976mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.079mg | 0.614mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.247mg | 0.931mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.217mg | 1.172mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.103mg | 0.775mg | 0% |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
46%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
50%
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 - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pasta is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.923g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is cheaper?
Ground beef is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ground beef is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ground beef is relatively richer in vitamins