Spaghetti vs. Ground beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between spaghetti and ground beef?
- Spaghetti is richer in manganese and selenium, yet ground beef is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B3, iron, vitamin B6, and phosphorus.
- Ground beef's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 104% higher.
- Spaghetti has 36 times more manganese than ground beef. Spaghetti has 0.322mg of manganese, while ground beef has 0.009mg.
- Spaghetti contains less saturated fat.
- Ground beef has a lower glycemic index than spaghetti.
We used Pasta, cooked, unenriched, without added salt and Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked types in this comparison.
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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 | +26.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3477.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +38.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +371.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +447.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +354% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1045.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +186.2% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +155% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +755% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +906.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +357.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +534.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +1043.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.8 g
Fats:
0.93 g
Carbs:
30.86 g
Water:
62.13 g
Other:
0.28 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 ProteinProtein | +311.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1552.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +753.6% |
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Water
~58.37g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.176 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.131 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.326 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 | -97.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +5489.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +25.2% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 2.49µg | 104% |
| Zinc | 0.51mg | 5.84mg | 48% |
| Protein | 5.8g | 23.87g | 36% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 88mg | 29% |
| Saturated fat | 0.176g | 6.073g | 27% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg | 4.026mg | 23% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 2.27mg | 22% |
| Fats | 0.93g | 15.37g | 22% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.049mg | 0.311mg | 20% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.131g | 7.322g | 18% |
| Phosphorus | 58mg | 166mg | 15% |
| Manganese | 0.322mg | 0.009mg | 14% |
| Selenium | 26.4µg | 19.1µg | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.02mg | 0.171mg | 12% |
| Choline | 6.4mg | 73.2mg | 12% |
| Starch | 26.01g | 11% | |
| Carbs | 30.86g | 0g | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.112mg | 0.512mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 0g | 7% |
| Potassium | 44mg | 241mg | 6% |
| Calories | 158kcal | 241kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.051mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 73mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 33mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.1mg | 0.079mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 2.9µg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.326g | 0.408g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 29.06g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 2IU | 0% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 17mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.56g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.06mg | 0.12mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 1.173g | N/A |
| Folate | 7µg | 7µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.083mg | 0.121mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.206mg | 0.923mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.228mg | 1.055mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.44mg | 1.861mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.133mg | 1.976mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.065mg | 0.614mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.297mg | 0.931mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.262mg | 1.172mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.132mg | 0.775mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.03g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.024g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.008g | 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
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46%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spaghetti is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spaghetti contains less Sodium (difference - 72mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spaghetti is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.897g)
Which food is cheaper?
Spaghetti is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ground beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ground beef is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.