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Beef Stroganoff vs. Cheese sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between beef Stroganoff and cheese sandwich

  • Beef Stroganoff has more vitamin A, while cheese sandwich has more phosphorus, selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, iron, vitamin B3, calcium, and vitamin B6.
  • Cheese sandwich covers your daily need for phosphorus, 47% more than beef Stroganoff.
  • Beef Stroganoff contains 12 times more vitamin A than cheese sandwich. While beef Stroganoff contains 820IU of vitamin A, cheese sandwich contains only 71IU.
  • The amount of sodium in beef Stroganoff is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Soup, beef stroganoff, canned, chunky style, ready-to-serve and Crackers, wheat, sandwich, with cheese filling.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 1.4% 6% 12% 33% 33% 30% 21% 57% 0% 41%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 39% 61% 27% 98% 53% 24% 164% 109% 141% 133%
Contains more ZincZinc +26.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -48.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2600%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +920%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +118.6%
Contains more IronIron +197.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +60%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +664%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +219.7%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 28% 8.2% 0% 10% 21% 1.9% 0% 14% 33% 257% 50% 9.8%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 5% 7% 0% 0% 90% 99% 60% 37% 60% 15% 0% 48% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +300%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +795%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +374.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3085%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +335%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Folate ~64µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 5% 9% 80%
Protein: 5.1 g
Fats: 4.6 g
Carbs: 9 g
Water: 79.9 g
Other: 1.4 g
10% 25% 58% 3% 4%
Protein: 9.8 g
Fats: 25 g
Carbs: 58.2 g
Water: 3.2 g
Other: 3.8 g
Contains more WaterWater +2396.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +92.2%
Contains more FatsFats +443.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +546.7%
Contains more OtherOther +171.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
56% 38% 6%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.324 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.556 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.246 g
17% 44% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.129 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.351 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 9.166 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -43.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +565.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3626%

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 Cheese sandwich
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef Stroganoff Cheese sandwich DV% diff.
Vitamin K 102.8µg 86%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.246g 9.166g 59%
Manganese 1.083mg 47%
Phosphorus 50mg 382mg 47%
Fats 4.6g 25g 31%
Selenium 7.6µg 24.3µg 30%
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.358mg 27%
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.427mg 26%
Iron 0.88mg 2.62mg 22%
Monounsaturated fat 1.556g 10.351g 22%
Calories 98kcal 497kcal 20%
Vitamin B3 0.1mg 3.185mg 19%
Sodium 435mg 839mg 18%
Calcium 20mg 204mg 18%
Carbs 9g 58.2g 16%
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.261mg 15%
Magnesium 2mg 54mg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.622mg 12%
Fiber 0.6g 3.1g 10%
Protein 5.1g 9.8g 9%
Saturated fat 2.324g 4.129g 8%
Copper 0.1mg 0.16mg 7%
Vitamin A 84µg 21µg 7%
Vitamin B12 0.26µg 0.12µg 6%
Cholesterol 21mg 7mg 5%
Potassium 140mg 306mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.41mg 3%
Choline 18mg 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.5mg 2%
Zinc 1.1mg 0.87mg 2%
Folate 67µg 64µg 1%
Net carbs 8.4g 55.1g N/A
Sugar 1.68g N/A
Tryptophan 0.13mg 0%
Threonine 0.298mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.383mg 0%
Leucine 0.698mg 0%
Lysine 0.344mg 0%
Methionine 0.167mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.472mg 0%
Valine 0.438mg 0%
Histidine 0.219mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Beef Stroganoff Cheese sandwich
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
33%
Beef Stroganoff
32%
Cheese sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Beef Stroganoff
85%
Cheese sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.68g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef Stroganoff
Beef Stroganoff contains less Sodium (difference - 404mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beef Stroganoff
Beef Stroganoff is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.805g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef Stroganoff
Beef Stroganoff is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Beef Stroganoff - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171612/nutrients
  2. Cheese sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172747/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.