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Corn grits vs. Beef Stroganoff — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Corn grits and Beef Stroganoff

  • Corn grits has more Iron, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1, while Beef Stroganoff has more Vitamin K, Copper, Folate, Zinc, and Phosphorus.
  • Beef Stroganoff covers your daily need of Vitamin K 86% more than Corn grits.
  • Corn grits contains 17 times more Vitamin B3 than Beef Stroganoff. While Corn grits contains 1.672mg of Vitamin B3, Beef Stroganoff contains only 0.1mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Corn grits is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, plain, prepared (microwaved or boiling water added), without salt and Soup, beef stroganoff, canned, chunky style, ready-to-serve.

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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 Calcium +220%
Contains more Iron +662.5%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains less Sodium -47.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +257.1%
Contains more Potassium +418.5%
Contains more Zinc +1122.2%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 252% 5% 6% 3% 30% 3% 0% 7% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 33% 2% 22% 13% 57% 30% 34% 0% 42%
Contains more Calcium +220%
Contains more Iron +662.5%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains less Sodium -47.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +257.1%
Contains more Potassium +418.5%
Contains more Zinc +1122.2%
Contains more Copper +∞%

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 B1 +257.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1572%
Contains more Vitamin E +4000%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +114.3%
Contains more Folate +148.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 0% 0% 36% 32% 32% 4% 7% 21% 0% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +257.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1572%
Contains more Vitamin E +4000%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +114.3%
Contains more Folate +148.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +77.2%
Contains more Protein +222.8%
Contains more Fats +838.8%
Contains more Other +84.2%
Equal in Water - 79.9
16% 81%
Protein: 1.58 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 15.95 g
Water: 81.22 g
Other: 0.76 g
5% 5% 9% 80%
Protein: 5.1 g
Fats: 4.6 g
Carbs: 9 g
Water: 79.9 g
Other: 1.4 g
Contains more Carbs +77.2%
Contains more Protein +222.8%
Contains more Fats +838.8%
Contains more Other +84.2%
Equal in Water - 79.9

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1821%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +28.8%
22% 23% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.076 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.191 g
56% 38% 6%
Saturated Fat: 2.324 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.556 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.246 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1821%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +28.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn grits Beef Stroganoff Opinion
Net carbs 14.85g 8.4g Corn grits
Protein 1.58g 5.1g Beef Stroganoff
Fats 0.49g 4.6g Beef Stroganoff
Carbs 15.95g 9g Corn grits
Calories 74kcal 98kcal Beef Stroganoff
Starch 15.39g Corn grits
Sugar 0.1g 1.68g Corn grits
Fiber 1.1g 0.6g Corn grits
Calcium 64mg 20mg Corn grits
Iron 6.71mg 0.88mg Corn grits
Magnesium 6mg 2mg Corn grits
Phosphorus 14mg 50mg Beef Stroganoff
Potassium 27mg 140mg Beef Stroganoff
Sodium 227mg 435mg Corn grits
Zinc 0.09mg 1.1mg Beef Stroganoff
Copper 0mg 0.1mg Beef Stroganoff
Manganese 0.049mg Corn grits
Selenium 7.6µg Beef Stroganoff
Vitamin A 820IU Beef Stroganoff
Vitamin A RAE 84µg Beef Stroganoff
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.41mg Beef Stroganoff
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.04mg Corn grits
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 0.09mg Corn grits
Vitamin B3 1.672mg 0.1mg Corn grits
Vitamin B5 0.052mg Corn grits
Vitamin B6 0.028mg 0.06mg Beef Stroganoff
Folate 27µg 67µg Beef Stroganoff
Vitamin B12 0.26µg Beef Stroganoff
Vitamin K 0µg 102.8µg Beef Stroganoff
Tryptophan 0.011mg Corn grits
Threonine 0.052mg Corn grits
Isoleucine 0.058mg Corn grits
Leucine 0.228mg Corn grits
Lysine 0.031mg Corn grits
Methionine 0.029mg Corn grits
Phenylalanine 0.087mg Corn grits
Valine 0.077mg Corn grits
Histidine 0.048mg Corn grits
Cholesterol 21mg Corn grits
Saturated Fat 0.076g 2.324g Corn grits
Monounsaturated Fat 0.081g 1.556g Beef Stroganoff
Polyunsaturated fat 0.191g 0.246g Beef Stroganoff

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Corn grits Beef Stroganoff
Low Fats diet ok
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
11%
Corn grits
37%
Beef Stroganoff
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Corn grits
24%
Beef Stroganoff

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.58g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn grits
Corn grits contains less Sodium (difference - 208mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.248g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef Stroganoff
Beef Stroganoff is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

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. Corn grits - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173897/nutrients
  2. Beef Stroganoff - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171612/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.