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Spaghetti vs. Beefsteak raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between spaghetti and beefsteak raw

  • Spaghetti has less vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, phosphorus, iron, vitamin B2, and potassium.
  • Beefsteak raw covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 112% more than spaghetti.
  • Spaghetti has less saturated fat.
  • The glycemic index of spaghetti is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Pasta, cooked, unenriched, without added salt and Beef, loin, top sirloin cap steak, boneless, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, raw.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 2.1% 3.9% 19% 33% 14% 25% 0.13% 42% 144%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 1.5% 33% 75% 26% 145% 94% 7.2% 0% 152%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +40%
Contains more CopperCopper +26.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +38.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +752.3%
Contains more IronIron +300%
Contains more ZincZinc +939.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +279.3%
~equal in Selenium ~27.9µg

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.
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% 0% 1.2% 0% 5% 4.6% 7.5% 6.7% 11% 0% 0% 5.3% 3.5%
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% 0.67% 0% 1.5% 19% 42% 95% 0% 125% 336% 3.8% 2.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +133.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +275%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +810%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1162%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1008.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 31% 62%
Protein: 5.8 g
Fats: 0.93 g
Carbs: 30.86 g
Water: 62.13 g
Other: 0.28 g
21% 5% 73%
Protein: 21.38 g
Fats: 5.36 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72.93 g
Other: 0.33 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +268.6%
Contains more FatsFats +476.3%
Contains more WaterWater +17.4%
Contains more OtherOther +17.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 21% 52%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.176 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.131 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.326 g
42% 53% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.875 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.354 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.189 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -90.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +72.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1696.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spaghetti Beefsteak raw DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.69µg 112%
Zinc 0.51mg 5.3mg 44%
Vitamin B6 0.049mg 0.543mg 38%
Protein 5.8g 21.38g 31%
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 5.048mg 29%
Phosphorus 58mg 220mg 23%
Cholesterol 0mg 67mg 22%
Iron 0.5mg 2mg 19%
Manganese 0.322mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.182mg 12%
Starch 26.01g 11%
Carbs 30.86g 0g 10%
Potassium 44mg 375mg 10%
Saturated fat 0.176g 1.875g 8%
Fiber 1.8g 0g 7%
Fats 0.93g 5.36g 7%
Monounsaturated fat 0.131g 2.354g 6%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.075mg 5%
Selenium 26.4µg 27.9µg 3%
Copper 0.1mg 0.079mg 2%
Sodium 1mg 55mg 2%
Magnesium 18mg 25mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.112mg 2%
Vitamin K 0µg 1.5µg 1%
Folate 7µg 3µg 1%
Choline 6.4mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.326g 0.189g 1%
Calories 158kcal 134kcal 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Net carbs 29.06g 0g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 3IU 0%
Calcium 7mg 5mg 0%
Sugar 0.56g 0g N/A
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0%
Vitamin A 0µg 2µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.253g N/A
Tryptophan 0.083mg 0.262mg 0%
Threonine 0.206mg 1.099mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.228mg 1.09mg 0%
Leucine 0.44mg 2.011mg 0%
Lysine 0.133mg 2.247mg 0%
Methionine 0.065mg 0.621mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.297mg 0.931mg 0%
Valine 0.262mg 1.152mg 0%
Histidine 0.132mg 0.868mg 0%
Fructose 0.03g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.024g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.142g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Spaghetti Beefsteak raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
3%
Spaghetti
48%
Beefsteak raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Spaghetti
55%
Beefsteak raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti contains less Sodium (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.699g)
Which food is cheaper?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak 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. Spaghetti - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168928/nutrients
  2. Beefsteak raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172173/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.