Beef macaroni with tomato sauce vs Beef
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Beef macaroni with tomato sauce, frozen entree, reduced fat is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Beef macaroni 113
Beef 164
Protein (g)
Beef macaroni 5.89
Beef 8.73
Carbs (g)
Beef macaroni 18.0
Beef 9.27
Fat (g)
Beef macaroni 1.96
Beef 10.2
Fiber (g)
Beef macaroni 1.40
Beef 1.10
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Beef, corned beef hash, with potato, canned — 8.73g vs 5.89g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Beef macaroni with tomato sauce, frozen entree, reduced fat — 113 vs 164 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Beef macaroni with tomato sauce, frozen entree, reduced fat scores higher in more vitamins and minerals per 100g, though both foods can be part of a healthy diet.
Full Nutrition Comparison
All values per 100g edible portion. Green = Food A higher · Blue = Food B higher
| Nutrient | Beef macaroni with tomato sauce | Beef | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 113 kcal | 164 kcal | -31% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 73.0 g | 70.3 g | +4% |
| Protein | 5.89 g | 8.73 g | -33% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 1.96 g | 10.2 g | -81% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 18.0 g | 9.27 g | +94% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 1.40 g | 1.10 g | +27% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.443 g | 4.32 g | -90% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.816 g | 5.26 g | -84% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0.025 g | — | |
| Cholesterol | 10.0 mg | 32.0 mg | -69% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 3.90 mg | 0.900 mg | +333% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.116 mg | 0.069 mg | +68% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.092 mg | 0.050 mg | +84% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 1.81 mg | 1.57 mg | +15% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.237 mg | 0.403 mg | -41% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.117 mg | 0.231 mg | -49% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 31.0 ug | 7.00 ug | +343% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 23.0 ug | 0 ug | |
| Choline, total | 17.8 mg | 15.6 mg | +14% |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0.290 ug | 0.410 ug | -29% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 8.00 ug | 0 ug | |
| Carotene, beta | 91.0 ug | 0 ug | |
| Carotene, alpha | 1.00 ug | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.650 mg | 0.040 mg | +1525% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 12.0 mg | 19.0 mg | -37% |
| Iron, Fe | 1.30 mg | 1.00 mg | +30% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 17.0 mg | 13.0 mg | +31% |
| Phosphorus, P | 65.0 mg | 56.0 mg | +16% |
| Potassium, K | 202 mg | 172 mg | +17% |
| Sodium, Na | 178 mg | 412 mg | -57% |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.08 mg | 1.40 mg | -23% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.123 mg | 0 mg | |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.174 mg | 0.084 mg | +107% |
| Selenium, Se | 12.2 ug | 7.50 ug | +63% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 475 kj | 687 kj | -31% |
| Ash | 1.15 g | 1.50 g | -23% |
| Total Sugars | 3.80 g | 0.340 g | +1018% |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 8.00 ug | 7.00 ug | +14% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 48.0 ug | 7.00 ug | +586% |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Retinol | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, IU | 152 IU | 0 IU | |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 5196 ug | 0 ug | |
| Lycopene | 5.00 ug | 5.00 ug | = |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 0 IU | 0 IU | = |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 2.60 ug | 1.80 ug | +44% |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0 g | 0.029 g | -100% |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0.002 g | 0.019 g | -89% |
| SFA 13:0 (Tridecanoic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.019 g | 0.342 g | -94% |
| SFA 15:0 (Pentadecanoic acid) | 0.003 g | — | |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0.261 g | 2.55 g | -90% |
| SFA 17:0 (Margaric acid) | 0.008 g | — | |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.143 g | 1.20 g | -88% |
| SFA 20:0 (Arachidic acid) | 0.003 g | — | |
| SFA 22:0 (Behenic acid) | 0.002 g | — | |
| SFA 24:0 (Lignoceric acid) | 0 g | — | |
| MUFA 14:1 (Myristoleic acid) | 0.005 g | — | |
| MUFA 15:1 (Pentadecenoic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.036 g | 0.767 g | -95% |
| MUFA 17:1 (Heptadecenoic acid) | 0.004 g | — | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 0.765 g | 4.49 g | -83% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0.006 g | 0.004 g | +50% |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| MUFA 24:1 c (Omega-9, Nervonic acid — cis) | 0 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.228 g | 0.300 g | -24% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.201 g | 0.234 g | -14% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.024 g | 0.065 g | -63% |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 (Omega-6, Eicosadienoic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:3 (DGLA family — Dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0.002 g | 0.002 g | = |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.053 g | 0.047 g | +13% |
| Threonine (EAA) | 0.214 g | 0.223 g | -4% |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.234 g | 0.253 g | -8% |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.425 g | 0.430 g | -1% |
| Lysine (EAA) | 0.334 g | 0.454 g | -26% |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.111 g | 0.137 g | -19% |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.080 g | 0.073 g | +10% |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 0.243 g | 0.229 g | +6% |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 0.149 g | 0.186 g | -20% |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.263 g | 0.288 g | -9% |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 0.309 g | 0.347 g | -11% |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.163 g | 0.170 g | -4% |
| Alanine | 0.281 g | 0.312 g | -10% |
| Aspartic acid | 0.456 g | 0.682 g | -33% |
| Glutamic acid | 1.42 g | 0.871 g | +63% |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 0.276 g | 0.312 g | -12% |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 0.414 g | 0.258 g | +60% |
| Serine | 0.238 g | 0.228 g | +4% |
| Hydroxyproline | 0.036 g | 0.048 g | -25% |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
* All values per 100g edible portion. Source: USDA SR Legacy and USDA SR Legacy. Diff column shows percentage difference relative to Food B.
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Dig deeper — biggest differences
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) +1525% in Beef macaroni with tomato sauce, frozen entree, reduced fat Biotin (Vitamin B7) +343% in Beef macaroni with tomato sauce, frozen entree, reduced fat Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid +333% in Beef macaroni with tomato sauce, frozen entree, reduced fat Manganese, Mn +107% in Beef macaroni with tomato sauce, frozen entree, reduced fat
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