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Spaghetti vs. Chuck steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Spaghetti and Chuck steak

  • Spaghetti is higher in Manganese, however, Chuck steak is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Iron, Phosphorus, and Choline.
  • Chuck steak's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 126% higher.
  • Spaghetti has 27 times more Manganese than Chuck steak. While Spaghetti has 0.322mg of Manganese, Chuck steak has only 0.012mg.
  • Spaghetti has less Saturated Fat.

The food types used in this comparison are Pasta, cooked, unenriched, without added salt 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.
Contains less Sodium -98.6%
Contains more Copper +29.9%
Contains more Manganese +2583.3%
Contains more Calcium +128.6%
Contains more Iron +390%
Contains more Magnesium +22.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +232.8%
Contains more Potassium +638.6%
Contains more Zinc +1602%
Equal in Selenium - 27.5
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 19% 13% 25% 4% 1% 14% 34% 43% 144%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 92% 16% 83% 29% 10% 237% 26% 2% 150%
Contains less Sodium -98.6%
Contains more Copper +29.9%
Contains more Manganese +2583.3%
Contains more Calcium +128.6%
Contains more Iron +390%
Contains more Magnesium +22.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +232.8%
Contains more Potassium +638.6%
Contains more Zinc +1602%
Equal in Selenium - 27.5

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.
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Contains more Folate +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +230%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +855%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1065.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +571.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +661.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 0% 0% 5% 5% 8% 7% 12% 6% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 2% 3% 0% 17% 45% 88% 46% 87% 5% 379% 4%
Contains more Folate +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +230%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +855%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1065.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +571.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +661.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +12.5%
Contains more Other +75%
Contains more Protein +330.7%
Contains more Fats +2011.8%
6% 31% 62%
Protein: 5.8 g
Fats: 0.93 g
Carbs: 30.86 g
Water: 62.13 g
Other: 0.28 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 Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +12.5%
Contains more Other +75%
Contains more Protein +330.7%
Contains more Fats +2011.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -98%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7119.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +148.5%
28% 21% 52%
Saturated Fat: 0.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.131 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.326 g
46% 50% 4%
Saturated Fat: 8.66 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.457 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7119.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +148.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Spaghetti Chuck steak
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Chuck steak Opinion
Net carbs 29.06g 0g Spaghetti
Protein 5.8g 24.98g Chuck steak
Fats 0.93g 19.64g Chuck steak
Carbs 30.86g 0g Spaghetti
Calories 158kcal 277kcal Chuck steak
Starch 26.01g Spaghetti
Fructose 0.03g Spaghetti
Sugar 0.56g 0g Chuck steak
Fiber 1.8g 0g Spaghetti
Calcium 7mg 16mg Chuck steak
Iron 0.5mg 2.45mg Chuck steak
Magnesium 18mg 22mg Chuck steak
Phosphorus 58mg 193mg Chuck steak
Potassium 44mg 325mg Chuck steak
Sodium 1mg 71mg Spaghetti
Zinc 0.51mg 8.68mg Chuck steak
Copper 0.1mg 0.077mg Spaghetti
Manganese 0.322mg 0.012mg Spaghetti
Selenium 26.4µg 27.5µg Chuck steak
Vitamin A 0IU 25IU Chuck steak
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 7µg Chuck steak
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0.1mg Chuck steak
Vitamin D 0IU 5IU Chuck steak
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Chuck steak
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.066mg Chuck steak
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.191mg Chuck steak
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 4.663mg Chuck steak
Vitamin B5 0.112mg 0.752mg Chuck steak
Vitamin B6 0.049mg 0.373mg Chuck steak
Folate 7µg 6µg Spaghetti
Vitamin B12 0µg 3.03µg Chuck steak
Vitamin K 0µg 1.6µg Chuck steak
Tryptophan 0.083mg 0.281mg Chuck steak
Threonine 0.206mg 1.099mg Chuck steak
Isoleucine 0.228mg 1.062mg Chuck steak
Leucine 0.44mg 2.009mg Chuck steak
Lysine 0.133mg 2.184mg Chuck steak
Methionine 0.065mg 0.709mg Chuck steak
Phenylalanine 0.297mg 0.951mg Chuck steak
Valine 0.262mg 1.129mg Chuck steak
Histidine 0.132mg 0.809mg Chuck steak
Cholesterol 0mg 87mg Spaghetti
Trans Fat 0g 1.287g Spaghetti
Saturated Fat 0.176g 8.66g Spaghetti
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Chuck steak
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.004g Chuck steak
Monounsaturated Fat 0.131g 9.457g Chuck steak
Polyunsaturated fat 0.326g 0.81g Chuck steak
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.006g Chuck steak
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.619g Chuck steak
Omega-3 - ALA 0.024g 0.041g Chuck steak

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Spaghetti Chuck steak
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
3%
Spaghetti
56%
Chuck steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Spaghetti
65%
Chuck steak

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti contains less Sodium (difference - 70mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.484g)
Which food is cheaper?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
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. Spaghetti - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168928/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.