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Beef Stroganoff vs. Chinese lemon chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Beef Stroganoff and Chinese lemon chicken?

  • Beef Stroganoff is higher in Vitamin K, Folate, Vitamin A RAE, Copper, and Vitamin B12, yet Chinese lemon chicken is higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Selenium.
  • Beef Stroganoff's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 65% more.
  • Beef Stroganoff has 28 times more Vitamin A RAE than Chinese lemon chicken. While Beef Stroganoff has 84µg of Vitamin A RAE, Chinese lemon chicken has only 3µg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Chinese lemon chicken is lower.

We used Soup, beef stroganoff, canned, chunky style, ready-to-serve and Restaurant, Chinese, lemon chicken types in this article.

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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 11% 12% 14% 46% 13% 14% 58% 33% 12% 71%
Contains more CopperCopper +150%
Contains more ZincZinc +115.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +700%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +15%
Contains more IronIron +38.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +172%
Contains less SodiumSodium -42.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +71.1%

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% 49% 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 7.7% 0.66% 26% 3% 13% 16% 71% 31% 58% 14% 61% 6.8% 16%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +7354.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +136.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +321.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +644.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +212.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +32.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3676%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +316.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +58.9%

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
12% 14% 21% 53%
Protein: 11.87 g
Fats: 13.55 g
Carbs: 20.61 g
Water: 52.69 g
Other: 1.28 g
Contains more WaterWater +51.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +132.7%
Contains more FatsFats +194.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +129%
~equal in Other ~1.28g

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
19% 25% 56%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.033 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.749 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.086 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -12.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +76.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2374%

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 Chinese lemon chicken
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef Stroganoff Chinese lemon chicken Opinion
Calories 98kcal 252kcal Chinese lemon chicken
Protein 5.1g 11.87g Chinese lemon chicken
Fats 4.6g 13.55g Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin C 0mg 2.3mg Chinese lemon chicken
Net carbs 8.4g 19.61g Chinese lemon chicken
Carbs 9g 20.61g Chinese lemon chicken
Cholesterol 21mg 32mg Beef Stroganoff
Vitamin D 0IU 5IU Chinese lemon chicken
Magnesium 2mg 16mg Chinese lemon chicken
Calcium 20mg 40mg Chinese lemon chicken
Potassium 140mg 161mg Chinese lemon chicken
Iron 0.88mg 1.22mg Chinese lemon chicken
Sugar 1.68g 8.18g Beef Stroganoff
Fiber 0.6g 1g Chinese lemon chicken
Copper 0.1mg 0.04mg Beef Stroganoff
Zinc 1.1mg 0.51mg Beef Stroganoff
Starch 10.27g Chinese lemon chicken
Phosphorus 50mg 136mg Chinese lemon chicken
Sodium 435mg 252mg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin A 820IU 11IU Beef Stroganoff
Vitamin A RAE 84µg 3µg Beef Stroganoff
Vitamin E 0.41mg 1.28mg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Chinese lemon chicken
Manganese 0.089mg Chinese lemon chicken
Selenium 7.6µg 13µg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.053mg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.07mg Beef Stroganoff
Vitamin B3 0.1mg 3.776mg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin B5 0.52mg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.25mg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin B12 0.26µg 0.11µg Beef Stroganoff
Vitamin K 102.8µg 24.4µg Beef Stroganoff
Folate 67µg 9µg Beef Stroganoff
Trans Fat 0.068g Beef Stroganoff
Choline 18mg 28.6mg Chinese lemon chicken
Saturated Fat 2.324g 2.033g Chinese lemon chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 1.556g 2.749g Chinese lemon chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 0.246g 6.086g Chinese lemon chicken
Tryptophan 0.141mg Chinese lemon chicken
Threonine 0.513mg Chinese lemon chicken
Isoleucine 0.537mg Chinese lemon chicken
Leucine 0.978mg Chinese lemon chicken
Lysine 0.958mg Chinese lemon chicken
Methionine 0.33mg Chinese lemon chicken
Phenylalanine 0.478mg Chinese lemon chicken
Valine 0.57mg Chinese lemon chicken
Histidine 0.365mg Chinese lemon chicken
Fructose 1.52g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.663g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.301g Chinese lemon chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef Stroganoff Chinese lemon chicken
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
35%
Beef Stroganoff
25%
Chinese lemon chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Beef Stroganoff
28%
Chinese lemon chicken

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese lemon chicken
Chinese lemon chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 183mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese lemon chicken
Chinese lemon chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.291g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese lemon chicken
Chinese lemon chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chinese lemon chicken
Chinese lemon chicken is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef Stroganoff
Beef Stroganoff is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef Stroganoff
Beef Stroganoff is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.5g)
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. Chinese lemon chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167674/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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