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Beef Stroganoff vs. Meatball — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Beef Stroganoff and Meatball

  • Beef Stroganoff has more Vitamin K, however, Meatball is richer in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B2.
  • Beef Stroganoff's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 79% more.
  • Beef Stroganoff contains less Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Soup, beef stroganoff, canned, chunky style, ready-to-serve and Meatballs, frozen, Italian style.

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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 -34.7%
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains more Iron +101.1%
Contains more Magnesium +1450%
Contains more Phosphorus +378%
Contains more Potassium +111.4%
Contains more Zinc +50.9%
Contains more Copper +23%
Contains more Selenium +101.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 33% 2% 22% 13% 57% 30% 34% 0% 42%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 67% 23% 103% 27% 87% 46% 41% 37% 84%
Contains less Sodium -34.7%
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains more Iron +101.1%
Contains more Magnesium +1450%
Contains more Phosphorus +378%
Contains more Potassium +111.4%
Contains more Zinc +50.9%
Contains more Copper +23%
Contains more Selenium +101.3%

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 Vitamin A +1023.3%
Contains more Folate +86.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +1153.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +240%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +155.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3008%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +236.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +284.6%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.42
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 50% 9% 0% 0% 10% 21% 2% 0% 14% 51% 33% 257%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 9% 3% 0% 34% 54% 59% 56% 47% 27% 126% 21%
Contains more Vitamin A +1023.3%
Contains more Folate +86.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +1153.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +240%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +155.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3008%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +236.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +284.6%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.42

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +11.7%
Contains more Water +48.9%
Contains more Protein +182.4%
Contains more Fats +382.8%
Contains more Other +18.6%
5% 5% 9% 80%
Protein: 5.1 g
Fats: 4.6 g
Carbs: 9 g
Water: 79.9 g
Other: 1.4 g
14% 22% 8% 54%
Protein: 14.4 g
Fats: 22.21 g
Carbs: 8.06 g
Water: 53.67 g
Other: 1.66 g
Contains more Carbs +11.7%
Contains more Water +48.9%
Contains more Protein +182.4%
Contains more Fats +382.8%
Contains more Other +18.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +490.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1260.2%
56% 38% 6%
Saturated Fat: 2.324 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.556 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.246 g
38% 46% 17%
Saturated Fat: 7.627 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.346 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +490.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1260.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Beef Stroganoff Meatball
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef Stroganoff Meatball Opinion
Net carbs 8.4g 5.76g Beef Stroganoff
Protein 5.1g 14.4g Meatball
Fats 4.6g 22.21g Meatball
Carbs 9g 8.06g Beef Stroganoff
Calories 98kcal 286kcal Meatball
Starch 2.25g Meatball
Fructose 0.21g Meatball
Sugar 1.68g 3.47g Beef Stroganoff
Fiber 0.6g 2.3g Meatball
Calcium 20mg 80mg Meatball
Iron 0.88mg 1.77mg Meatball
Magnesium 2mg 31mg Meatball
Phosphorus 50mg 239mg Meatball
Potassium 140mg 296mg Meatball
Sodium 435mg 666mg Beef Stroganoff
Zinc 1.1mg 1.66mg Meatball
Copper 0.1mg 0.123mg Meatball
Manganese 0.282mg Meatball
Selenium 7.6µg 15.3µg Meatball
Vitamin A 820IU 73IU Beef Stroganoff
Vitamin A RAE 84µg 22µg Beef Stroganoff
Vitamin E 0.41mg 0.42mg Meatball
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU Meatball
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Meatball
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.136mg Meatball
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.23mg Meatball
Vitamin B3 0.1mg 3.108mg Meatball
Vitamin B5 0.924mg Meatball
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.202mg Meatball
Folate 67µg 36µg Beef Stroganoff
Vitamin B12 0.26µg 1µg Meatball
Vitamin K 102.8µg 8.2µg Beef Stroganoff
Cholesterol 21mg 66mg Beef Stroganoff
Trans Fat 0.577g Beef Stroganoff
Saturated Fat 2.324g 7.627g Beef Stroganoff
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.004g Meatball
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g Meatball
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.013g Meatball
Monounsaturated Fat 1.556g 9.188g Meatball
Polyunsaturated fat 0.246g 3.346g Meatball
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.07g Meatball
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.815g Meatball
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Meatball
Omega-3 - ALA 0.163g Meatball
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.012g Meatball
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.022g Meatball

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Beef Stroganoff Meatball
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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
37%
Beef Stroganoff
36%
Meatball
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Beef Stroganoff
53%
Meatball

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Meatball
Meatball is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Meatball
Meatball is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef Stroganoff
Beef Stroganoff is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.79g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef Stroganoff
Beef Stroganoff contains less Sodium (difference - 231mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef Stroganoff
Beef Stroganoff is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef Stroganoff
Beef Stroganoff is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.303g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Beef Stroganoff - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171612/nutrients
  2. Meatball - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171638/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.