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Meatball vs. Beef Stroganoff — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Meatball and Beef Stroganoff

  • Meatball has more Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B2, however, Beef Stroganoff is richer in Vitamin K.
  • Beef Stroganoff's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 79% more.
  • Meatball contains 31 times more Vitamin B3 than Beef Stroganoff. Meatball contains 3.108mg of Vitamin B3, while Beef Stroganoff contains 0.1mg.
  • Beef Stroganoff contains less Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Meatballs, frozen, Italian style 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 +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%
Contains less Sodium -34.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 67% 23% 103% 27% 87% 46% 41% 37% 84%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 33% 2% 22% 13% 57% 30% 34% 0% 42%
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%
Contains less Sodium -34.7%

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 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%
Contains more Vitamin A +1023.3%
Contains more Folate +86.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +1153.7%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.41
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%
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 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%
Contains more Vitamin A +1023.3%
Contains more Folate +86.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +1153.7%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.41

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Meatball Beef Stroganoff
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 Meatball Beef Stroganoff Opinion
Net carbs 5.76g 8.4g Beef Stroganoff
Protein 14.4g 5.1g Meatball
Fats 22.21g 4.6g Meatball
Carbs 8.06g 9g Beef Stroganoff
Calories 286kcal 98kcal Meatball
Starch 2.25g Meatball
Fructose 0.21g Meatball
Sugar 3.47g 1.68g Beef Stroganoff
Fiber 2.3g 0.6g Meatball
Calcium 80mg 20mg Meatball
Iron 1.77mg 0.88mg Meatball
Magnesium 31mg 2mg Meatball
Phosphorus 239mg 50mg Meatball
Potassium 296mg 140mg Meatball
Sodium 666mg 435mg Beef Stroganoff
Zinc 1.66mg 1.1mg Meatball
Copper 0.123mg 0.1mg Meatball
Manganese 0.282mg Meatball
Selenium 15.3µg 7.6µg Meatball
Vitamin A 73IU 820IU Beef Stroganoff
Vitamin A RAE 22µg 84µg Beef Stroganoff
Vitamin E 0.42mg 0.41mg Meatball
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Meatball
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Meatball
Vitamin B1 0.136mg 0.04mg Meatball
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.09mg Meatball
Vitamin B3 3.108mg 0.1mg Meatball
Vitamin B5 0.924mg Meatball
Vitamin B6 0.202mg 0.06mg Meatball
Folate 36µg 67µg Beef Stroganoff
Vitamin B12 1µg 0.26µg Meatball
Vitamin K 8.2µg 102.8µg Beef Stroganoff
Cholesterol 66mg 21mg Beef Stroganoff
Trans Fat 0.577g Beef Stroganoff
Saturated Fat 7.627g 2.324g Beef Stroganoff
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g 0g Meatball
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g Meatball
Omega-3 - DPA 0.013g 0g Meatball
Monounsaturated Fat 9.188g 1.556g Meatball
Polyunsaturated fat 3.346g 0.246g 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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. Meatball - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171638/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.