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Beef Stroganoff vs. Orange chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Beef Stroganoff and Orange chicken different?

  • Beef Stroganoff is higher in Vitamin K, Folate, and Copper, however, Orange chicken is richer in Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, and Choline.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Beef Stroganoff is 65% higher.
  • Beef Stroganoff contains 7 times more Folate than Orange chicken. While Beef Stroganoff contains 67µg of Folate, Orange chicken contains only 10µg.
  • Beef Stroganoff has less Cholesterol.

Soup, beef stroganoff, canned, chunky style, ready-to-serve and Restaurant, Chinese, orange chicken are the varieties used 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 14% 4.2% 18% 35% 14% 31% 56% 72% 11% 93%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +42.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +138.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -21.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +900%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +49.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +160%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +125%
~equal in Iron ~0.94mg
~equal in Zinc ~1.13mg

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 3% 16% 21% 3% 11% 51% 67% 60% 53% 25% 61% 7.5% 36%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +210.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +30%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +321.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +570%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +161%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +144.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3490%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +283.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +267.2%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.043mg

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
14% 13% 22% 48% 2%
Protein: 14.46 g
Fats: 12.68 g
Carbs: 22.46 g
Water: 48.43 g
Other: 1.97 g
Contains more WaterWater +65%
Contains more ProteinProtein +183.5%
Contains more FatsFats +175.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +149.6%
Contains more OtherOther +40.7%

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
20% 29% 51%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.422 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.086 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +123.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2374%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~2.422g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef Stroganoff Orange chicken Opinion
Calories 98kcal 262kcal Orange chicken
Protein 5.1g 14.46g Orange chicken
Fats 4.6g 12.68g Orange chicken
Vitamin C 0mg 0.9mg Orange chicken
Net carbs 8.4g 21.66g Orange chicken
Carbs 9g 22.46g Orange chicken
Cholesterol 21mg 61mg Beef Stroganoff
Vitamin D 0IU 5IU Orange chicken
Magnesium 2mg 20mg Orange chicken
Calcium 20mg 14mg Beef Stroganoff
Potassium 140mg 209mg Orange chicken
Iron 0.88mg 0.94mg Orange chicken
Sugar 1.68g 13.6g Beef Stroganoff
Fiber 0.6g 0.8g Orange chicken
Copper 0.1mg 0.042mg Beef Stroganoff
Zinc 1.1mg 1.13mg Orange chicken
Starch 10.5g Orange chicken
Phosphorus 50mg 130mg Orange chicken
Sodium 435mg 553mg Beef Stroganoff
Vitamin A 820IU 264IU Beef Stroganoff
Vitamin A 84µg 75µg Beef Stroganoff
Vitamin E 0.41mg 1.07mg Orange chicken
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Orange chicken
Manganese 0.087mg Orange chicken
Selenium 7.6µg 17.1µg Orange chicken
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.043mg Orange chicken
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.22mg Orange chicken
Vitamin B3 0.1mg 3.59mg Orange chicken
Vitamin B5 1mg Orange chicken
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.23mg Orange chicken
Vitamin B12 0.26µg 0.2µg Beef Stroganoff
Vitamin K 102.8µg 24.4µg Beef Stroganoff
Folate 67µg 10µg Beef Stroganoff
Trans Fat 0.053g Beef Stroganoff
Choline 18mg 66.1mg Orange chicken
Saturated Fat 2.324g 2.422g Beef Stroganoff
Monounsaturated Fat 1.556g 3.474g Orange chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 0.246g 6.086g Orange chicken
Tryptophan 0.113mg Orange chicken
Threonine 0.576mg Orange chicken
Isoleucine 0.576mg Orange chicken
Leucine 1.001mg Orange chicken
Lysine 1.058mg Orange chicken
Methionine 0.34mg Orange chicken
Phenylalanine 0.51mg Orange chicken
Valine 0.614mg Orange chicken
Histidine 0.359mg Orange chicken
Fructose 0.67g Orange chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Orange chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g Orange chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.619g Orange chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g Orange chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.028g Orange chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g Orange chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g Orange chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.284g Orange chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef Stroganoff Orange 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
32%
Orange chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Beef Stroganoff
35%
Orange chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Orange chicken
Orange chicken is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Orange chicken
Orange chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Orange chicken
Orange chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef Stroganoff
Beef Stroganoff is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef Stroganoff
Beef Stroganoff is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.92g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef Stroganoff
Beef Stroganoff contains less Sodium (difference - 118mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef Stroganoff
Beef Stroganoff is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.098g)
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. Beef Stroganoff - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171612/nutrients
  2. Orange chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167679/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.