Macaroni or noodles with cheese vs Beef macaroni with tomato sauce
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Macaroni or noodles with cheese, microwaveable, unprepared is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Macaroni or 388
Beef macaroni 113
Protein (g)
Macaroni or 11.5
Beef macaroni 5.89
Carbs (g)
Macaroni or 70.8
Beef macaroni 18.0
Fat (g)
Macaroni or 6.56
Beef macaroni 1.96
Fiber (g)
Macaroni or 1.60
Beef macaroni 1.40
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Macaroni or noodles with cheese, microwaveable, unprepared — 11.5g vs 5.89g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Beef macaroni with tomato sauce, frozen entree, reduced fat — 113 vs 388 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Macaroni or noodles with cheese, microwaveable, unprepared 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 | Macaroni or noodles with cheese | Beef macaroni with tomato sauce | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 388 kcal | 113 kcal | +243% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 8.07 g | 73.0 g | -89% |
| Protein | 11.5 g | 5.89 g | +95% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 6.56 g | 1.96 g | +235% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 70.8 g | 18.0 g | +293% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 1.60 g | 1.40 g | +14% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 2.81 g | 0.443 g | +535% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 1.63 g | 0.816 g | +99% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0 g | 0.025 g | -100% |
| Cholesterol | 8.00 mg | 10.0 mg | -20% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 mg | 3.90 mg | -100% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 1.04 mg | 0.116 mg | +797% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.626 mg | 0.092 mg | +580% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 3.88 mg | 1.81 mg | +115% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | — | 0.237 mg | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.142 mg | 0.117 mg | +21% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 204 ug | 31.0 ug | +558% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 187 ug | 23.0 ug | +713% |
| Choline, total | 36.0 mg | 17.8 mg | +102% |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0.770 ug | 0.290 ug | +166% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 99.0 ug | 8.00 ug | +1138% |
| Carotene, beta | 5.00 ug | 91.0 ug | -95% |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | 1.00 ug | -100% |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.130 mg | 0.650 mg | -80% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 328 mg | 12.0 mg | +2633% |
| Iron, Fe | 2.36 mg | 1.30 mg | +82% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 49.0 mg | 17.0 mg | +188% |
| Phosphorus, P | 328 mg | 65.0 mg | +405% |
| Potassium, K | 348 mg | 202 mg | +72% |
| Sodium, Na | 902 mg | 178 mg | +407% |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.23 mg | 1.08 mg | +14% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.193 mg | 0.123 mg | +57% |
| Manganese, Mn | — | 0.174 mg | |
| Selenium, Se | 47.5 ug | 12.2 ug | +289% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 1623 kj | 475 kj | +242% |
| Ash | 3.15 g | 1.15 g | +174% |
| Total Sugars | 8.20 g | 3.80 g | +116% |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 17.0 ug | 8.00 ug | +113% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 334 ug | 48.0 ug | +596% |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Retinol | 98.0 ug | 0 ug | |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, IU | 336 IU | 152 IU | +121% |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 5196 ug | -100% |
| Lycopene | 15.0 ug | 5.00 ug | +200% |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 0 IU | 0 IU | = |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 0.200 ug | 2.60 ug | -92% |
| 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 g | = |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0 g | 0.002 g | -100% |
| SFA 13:0 (Tridecanoic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.400 g | 0.019 g | +2005% |
| SFA 15:0 (Pentadecanoic acid) | — | 0.003 g | |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 1.88 g | 0.261 g | +621% |
| SFA 17:0 (Margaric acid) | — | 0.008 g | |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.531 g | 0.143 g | +271% |
| 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 g | 0.036 g | -100% |
| MUFA 17:1 (Heptadecenoic acid) | — | 0.004 g | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 1.63 g | 0.765 g | +112% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0 g | 0.006 g | -100% |
| 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 | 1.99 g | 0.228 g | +771% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 1.99 g | 0.201 g | +889% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0 g | 0.024 g | -100% |
| 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 g | 0.002 g | -100% |
| 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 | |
| Threonine (EAA) | — | 0.214 g | |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | — | 0.234 g | |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | — | 0.425 g | |
| Lysine (EAA) | — | 0.334 g | |
| Methionine (EAA) | — | 0.111 g | |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | — | 0.080 g | |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | — | 0.243 g | |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | — | 0.149 g | |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | — | 0.263 g | |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | — | 0.309 g | |
| Histidine (EAA) | — | 0.163 g | |
| Alanine | — | 0.281 g | |
| Aspartic acid | — | 0.456 g | |
| Glutamic acid | — | 1.42 g | |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | — | 0.276 g | |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | — | 0.414 g | |
| Serine | — | 0.238 g | |
| Hydroxyproline | — | 0.036 g | |
| 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
Calcium, Ca +2633% in Macaroni or noodles with cheese, microwaveable, unprepared Vitamin A, RAE +1138% in Macaroni or noodles with cheese, microwaveable, unprepared Thiamin (Vitamin B1) +797% in Macaroni or noodles with cheese, microwaveable, unprepared Folate, total (Vitamin B9) +713% in Macaroni or noodles with cheese, microwaveable, unprepared
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