Beef Stroganoff vs. Béchamel sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between beef Stroganoff and béchamel sauce
- Beef Stroganoff has more vitamin K, folate, vitamin A, copper, iron, and selenium; however, béchamel sauce is higher in calcium, vitamin D, phosphorus, and vitamin B2.
- Beef Stroganoff covers your daily vitamin K needs 85% more than béchamel sauce.
- Béchamel sauce contains 8 times less copper than beef Stroganoff. Beef Stroganoff contains 0.1mg of copper, while béchamel sauce contains 0.013mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Soup, beef stroganoff, canned, chunky style, ready-to-serve and Sauce, homemade, white, thin.
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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 IronIron | +319% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +669.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +161.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +130.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +650% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +530% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +16.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +102% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -24.6% |
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 | +15.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +141.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +46.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +17033.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +644.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +27.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +37.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +104.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +161% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +15.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.1 g
Fats:
4.6 g
Carbs:
9 g
Water:
79.9 g
Other:
1.4 g
Protein:
3.77 g
Fats:
6.73 g
Carbs:
7.4 g
Water:
80.66 g
Other:
1.44 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +35.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +21.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +46.3% |
~equal in
Water
~80.66g
~equal in
Other
~1.44g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.324 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.556 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.246 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.152 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.586 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +71.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +544.7% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~2.152g
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 102.8µg | 0.6µg | 85% |
| Folate | 67µg | 9µg | 15% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 126mg | 11% |
| Copper | 0.1mg | 0.013mg | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.246g | 1.586g | 9% |
| Selenium | 7.6µg | 3.3µg | 8% |
| Iron | 0.88mg | 0.21mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.339mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.09mg | 0.184mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 50mg | 101mg | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 49IU | 6% |
| Zinc | 1.1mg | 0.42mg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 1.2µg | 6% |
| Sodium | 435mg | 328mg | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 21mg | 8mg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.556g | 2.67g | 3% |
| Fats | 4.6g | 6.73g | 3% |
| Magnesium | 2mg | 15mg | 3% |
| Protein | 5.1g | 3.77g | 3% |
| Fiber | 0.6g | 0.1g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.41mg | 0.17mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.26µg | 0.3µg | 2% |
| Potassium | 140mg | 163mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06mg | 0.041mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.8mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.024mg | 1% | |
| Carbs | 9g | 7.4g | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.1mg | 0.261mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 0.055mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 84µg | 73µg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 2.324g | 2.152g | 1% |
| Choline | 18mg | 14.1mg | 1% |
| Calories | 98kcal | 105kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 8.4g | 7.3g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.68g | 4.78g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.046mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.147mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.198mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.32mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.259mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.082mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.157mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.219mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.089mg | 0% |
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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
33%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
19%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Béchamel sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Béchamel sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 107mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Béchamel sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.172g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Béchamel sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef Stroganoff is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.1g)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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