American cheese vs. Beef Stroganoff — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between American cheese and beef Stroganoff
- American cheese has more calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, selenium, and zinc, while beef Stroganoff has more vitamin K and folate.
- American cheese covers your daily need for calcium, 103% more than beef Stroganoff.
- American cheese contains 13 times more phosphorus than beef Stroganoff. While American cheese contains 641mg of phosphorus, beef Stroganoff contains only 50mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in beef Stroganoff is lower.
- American cheese has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of American cheese is 27, while the glycemic index of beef Stroganoff is 53.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +1200% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +5125% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +126.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1182% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +165.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +39.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +117.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -74% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +197.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +95.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +160% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +476.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +101.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +166.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +31.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +11.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +3853.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +737.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
18.13 g
Fats:
31.79 g
Carbs:
3.7 g
Water:
39.61 g
Other:
6.77 g
Protein:
5.1 g
Fats:
4.6 g
Carbs:
9 g
Water:
79.9 g
Other:
1.4 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +255.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +591.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +383.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +143.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +101.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
18.057 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.286 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.324 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.556 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.246 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +429.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +422.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -87.1% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calcium | 1045mg | 20mg | 103% |
| Vitamin K | 2.6µg | 102.8µg | 84% |
| Phosphorus | 641mg | 50mg | 84% |
| Saturated fat | 18.057g | 2.324g | 72% |
| Sodium | 1671mg | 435mg | 54% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.5µg | 0.26µg | 52% |
| Fats | 31.79g | 4.6g | 42% |
| Cholesterol | 100mg | 21mg | 26% |
| Protein | 18.13g | 5.1g | 26% |
| Selenium | 20.2µg | 7.6µg | 23% |
| Vitamin A | 250µg | 84µg | 18% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.236g | 1.556g | 17% |
| Folate | 8µg | 67µg | 15% |
| Calories | 371kcal | 98kcal | 14% |
| Zinc | 2.49mg | 1.1mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.234mg | 0.09mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.403mg | 8% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.286g | 0.246g | 7% |
| Copper | 0.046mg | 0.1mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 2mg | 6% |
| Choline | 36.2mg | 18mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.63mg | 0.88mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.8mg | 0.41mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 23IU | 0IU | 3% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.6g | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.04mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 3.7g | 9g | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.041mg | 2% | |
| Net carbs | 3.7g | 8.4g | N/A |
| Potassium | 132mg | 140mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.26g | 1.68g | N/A |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.076mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.054mg | 0.06mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 1.144g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.232mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.772mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.938mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.716mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.516mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.475mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.939mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.187mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.546mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.012g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.006g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.137g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.021g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.033g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.79g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef Stroganoff is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 79mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef Stroganoff is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.58g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef Stroganoff contains less Sodium (difference - 1236mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beef Stroganoff is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.733g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef Stroganoff is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
American cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is richer in minerals?
American cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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