Spaghetti vs. Veal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
Compare
The main differences between spaghetti and veal
- Spaghetti has more selenium; however, veal has more vitamin B12, vitamin B3, zinc, vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B5, vitamin B2, and choline.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for veal is 53% higher.
- Veal has 2 times less selenium than spaghetti. Spaghetti has 26.4µg of selenium, while veal has 13.7µg.
- Spaghetti has a higher glycemic index than veal.
Food types used in this article are Pasta, cooked, unenriched, without added salt and Veal, ground, cooked, broiled.
Infographic
Infographic link
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 SodiumSodium | -98.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +820% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +92.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +33.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +142.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +665.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +98% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +658.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +274.1% |
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 EVitamin E | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +250% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1250% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1907.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +935.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +695.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +57.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +1384.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +320.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +712.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +364.3% |
~equal in
Water
~66.76g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -94.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2067.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +68.7% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
 |
 |
||
| Lower in Sugar |
|
||
| Lower in Glycemic Index |
|
||
| Rich in minerals |
|
||
| Rich in vitamins |
|
||
| Lower in Cholesterol |
|
||
| Lower in Sodium |
|
||
| Lower in Saturated fat |
|
||
| Lower in price |
|
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient | |
|
DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 1.27µg | 53% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg | 8.03mg | 48% |
| Protein | 5.8g | 24.38g | 37% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 103mg | 34% |
| Zinc | 0.51mg | 3.87mg | 31% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.049mg | 0.39mg | 26% |
| Selenium | 26.4µg | 13.7µg | 23% |
| Phosphorus | 58mg | 217mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.112mg | 1.16mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.02mg | 0.27mg | 19% |
| Choline | 6.4mg | 95mg | 16% |
| Saturated fat | 0.176g | 3.04g | 13% |
| Manganese | 0.322mg | 0.035mg | 12% |
| Starch | 26.01g | 11% | |
| Carbs | 30.86g | 0g | 10% |
| Fats | 0.93g | 7.56g | 10% |
| Potassium | 44mg | 337mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 0g | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.131g | 2.84g | 7% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 0.99mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 83mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.07mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 1.2µg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.326g | 0.55g | 1% |
| Folate | 7µg | 11µg | 1% |
| Calories | 158kcal | 172kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.06mg | 0.15mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 17mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 24mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 29.06g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.56g | 0g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.1mg | 0.103mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.083mg | 0.247mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.206mg | 1.065mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.228mg | 1.201mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.44mg | 1.94mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.133mg | 2.009mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.065mg | 0.569mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.297mg | 0.984mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.262mg | 1.347mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.132mg | 0.885mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.03g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.024g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
|
|
|
| Low Calories diet |
|
|
| Low Fats diet |
|
|
| Low Carbs diet |
|
|
| Low Glycemic Index diet |
|
People also compare
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%
47%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
41%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Veal is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Veal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Veal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Veal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spaghetti is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 103mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spaghetti contains less Sodium (difference - 82mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spaghetti is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.864g)
Which food is cheaper?
Spaghetti is cheaper (difference - $0.6)