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Beef Stroganoff vs. Chocolate cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Beef Stroganoff and Chocolate cake

  • Beef Stroganoff is higher in Folate, however, Chocolate cake is richer in Choline, Copper, Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, and Selenium.
  • Chocolate cake's daily need coverage for Choline is 20% higher.
  • Beef Stroganoff has 2 times more Folate than Chocolate cake. While Beef Stroganoff has 67µg of Folate, Chocolate cake has only 27µg.
  • Beef Stroganoff has less Saturated Fat.

The food types used in this comparison are Soup, beef stroganoff, canned, chunky style, ready-to-serve and Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting.

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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 Zinc +59.4%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Iron +83%
Contains more Magnesium +1500%
Contains more Phosphorus +112%
Contains less Sodium -27.6%
Contains more Copper +107%
Contains more Selenium +56.6%
Equal in Potassium - 140
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 33% 2% 22% 13% 57% 30% 34% 0% 42%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 61% 23% 46% 13% 42% 19% 69% 37% 65%
Contains more Zinc +59.4%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Iron +83%
Contains more Magnesium +1500%
Contains more Phosphorus +112%
Contains less Sodium -27.6%
Contains more Copper +107%
Contains more Selenium +56.6%
Equal in Potassium - 140

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +485.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +46.3%
Contains more Folate +148.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +252.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +136.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1037%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 50% 9% 0% 0% 10% 21% 2% 0% 14% 51% 33% 257%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 0% 0% 1% 36% 50% 22% 19% 10% 21% 20% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +485.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +46.3%
Contains more Folate +148.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +252.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +136.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1037%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +227.5%
Contains more Fats +228.3%
Contains more Carbs +493.3%
Contains more Other +28.6%
Equal in Protein - 5.3
5% 5% 9% 80%
Protein: 5.1 g
Fats: 4.6 g
Carbs: 9 g
Water: 79.9 g
Other: 1.4 g
5% 15% 53% 24% 2%
Protein: 5.3 g
Fats: 15.1 g
Carbs: 53.4 g
Water: 24.4 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more Water +227.5%
Contains more Fats +228.3%
Contains more Carbs +493.3%
Contains more Other +28.6%
Equal in Protein - 5.3

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +288.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1022.4%
56% 38% 6%
Saturated Fat: 2.324 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.556 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.246 g
38% 42% 19%
Saturated Fat: 5.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.761 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +288.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1022.4%

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 Chocolate cake
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef Stroganoff Chocolate cake Opinion
Net carbs 8.4g 51.8g Chocolate cake
Protein 5.1g 5.3g Chocolate cake
Fats 4.6g 15.1g Chocolate cake
Carbs 9g 53.4g Chocolate cake
Calories 98kcal 371kcal Chocolate cake
Sugar 1.68g Chocolate cake
Fiber 0.6g 1.6g Chocolate cake
Calcium 20mg 60mg Chocolate cake
Iron 0.88mg 1.61mg Chocolate cake
Magnesium 2mg 32mg Chocolate cake
Phosphorus 50mg 106mg Chocolate cake
Potassium 140mg 140mg
Sodium 435mg 315mg Chocolate cake
Zinc 1.1mg 0.69mg Beef Stroganoff
Copper 0.1mg 0.207mg Chocolate cake
Manganese 0.28mg Chocolate cake
Selenium 7.6µg 11.9µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin A 820IU 140IU Beef Stroganoff
Vitamin A RAE 84µg Beef Stroganoff
Vitamin E 0.41mg Beef Stroganoff
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.141mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.213mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B3 0.1mg 1.137mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B5 0.304mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.041mg Beef Stroganoff
Folate 67µg 27µg Beef Stroganoff
Vitamin B12 0.26µg 0.16µg Beef Stroganoff
Vitamin K 102.8µg Beef Stroganoff
Tryptophan 0.068mg Chocolate cake
Threonine 0.202mg Chocolate cake
Isoleucine 0.24mg Chocolate cake
Leucine 0.407mg Chocolate cake
Lysine 0.268mg Chocolate cake
Methionine 0.116mg Chocolate cake
Phenylalanine 0.265mg Chocolate cake
Valine 0.283mg Chocolate cake
Histidine 0.12mg Chocolate cake
Cholesterol 21mg 58mg Beef Stroganoff
Saturated Fat 2.324g 5.43g Beef Stroganoff
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g Chocolate cake
Monounsaturated Fat 1.556g 6.039g Chocolate cake
Polyunsaturated fat 0.246g 2.761g Chocolate cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Beef Stroganoff Chocolate cake
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
37%
Beef Stroganoff
15%
Chocolate cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Beef Stroganoff
39%
Chocolate cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.68g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake contains less Sodium (difference - 120mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef Stroganoff
Beef Stroganoff is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef Stroganoff
Beef Stroganoff is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.106g)
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. Chocolate cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172697/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.