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Beef Stroganoff vs. Couscous — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Beef Stroganoff and Couscous different?

  • Beef Stroganoff is higher in Vitamin K, Folate, Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Zinc, and Copper, however, Couscous is richer in Selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Beef Stroganoff is 86% higher.
  • Couscous has less Cholesterol.

Soup, beef stroganoff, canned, chunky style, ready-to-serve and Couscous, cooked 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.
Contains more Calcium +150%
Contains more Iron +131.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +127.3%
Contains more Potassium +141.4%
Contains more Zinc +323.1%
Contains more Copper +143.9%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains less Sodium -98.9%
Contains more Selenium +261.8%
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 3% 15% 6% 10% 6% 1% 8% 14% 11% 150%
Contains more Calcium +150%
Contains more Iron +131.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +127.3%
Contains more Potassium +141.4%
Contains more Zinc +323.1%
Contains more Copper +143.9%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains less Sodium -98.9%
Contains more Selenium +261.8%

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +215.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17.6%
Contains more Folate +346.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +102700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +57.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +883%
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 0% 3% 0% 0% 16% 7% 19% 23% 12% 12% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +215.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17.6%
Contains more Folate +346.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +102700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +57.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +883%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +34.6%
Contains more Fats +2775%
Contains more Water +10.1%
Contains more Other +438.5%
Contains more Carbs +158%
Equal in Water - 72.57
5% 5% 9% 80%
Protein: 5.1 g
Fats: 4.6 g
Carbs: 9 g
Water: 79.9 g
Other: 1.4 g
4% 23% 73%
Protein: 3.79 g
Fats: 0.16 g
Carbs: 23.22 g
Water: 72.57 g
Other: 0.26 g
Contains more Protein +34.6%
Contains more Fats +2775%
Contains more Water +10.1%
Contains more Other +438.5%
Contains more Carbs +158%
Equal in Water - 72.57

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6972.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +284.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.8%
56% 38% 6%
Saturated Fat: 2.324 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.556 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.246 g
25% 19% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.029 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.022 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.064 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6972.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +284.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.8%

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 Couscous
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef Stroganoff Couscous Opinion
Net carbs 8.4g 21.82g Couscous
Protein 5.1g 3.79g Beef Stroganoff
Fats 4.6g 0.16g Beef Stroganoff
Carbs 9g 23.22g Couscous
Calories 98kcal 112kcal Couscous
Sugar 1.68g 0.1g Couscous
Fiber 0.6g 1.4g Couscous
Calcium 20mg 8mg Beef Stroganoff
Iron 0.88mg 0.38mg Beef Stroganoff
Magnesium 2mg 8mg Couscous
Phosphorus 50mg 22mg Beef Stroganoff
Potassium 140mg 58mg Beef Stroganoff
Sodium 435mg 5mg Couscous
Zinc 1.1mg 0.26mg Beef Stroganoff
Copper 0.1mg 0.041mg Beef Stroganoff
Manganese 0.084mg Couscous
Selenium 7.6µg 27.5µg Couscous
Vitamin A 820IU 0IU Beef Stroganoff
Vitamin A RAE 84µg 0µg Beef Stroganoff
Vitamin E 0.41mg 0.13mg Beef Stroganoff
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.063mg Couscous
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.027mg Beef Stroganoff
Vitamin B3 0.1mg 0.983mg Couscous
Vitamin B5 0.371mg Couscous
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.051mg Beef Stroganoff
Folate 67µg 15µg Beef Stroganoff
Vitamin B12 0.26µg 0µg Beef Stroganoff
Vitamin K 102.8µg 0.1µg Beef Stroganoff
Tryptophan 0.049mg Couscous
Threonine 0.1mg Couscous
Isoleucine 0.147mg Couscous
Leucine 0.259mg Couscous
Lysine 0.073mg Couscous
Methionine 0.059mg Couscous
Phenylalanine 0.184mg Couscous
Valine 0.162mg Couscous
Histidine 0.077mg Couscous
Cholesterol 21mg 0mg Couscous
Saturated Fat 2.324g 0.029g Couscous
Monounsaturated Fat 1.556g 0.022g Beef Stroganoff
Polyunsaturated fat 0.246g 0.064g Beef Stroganoff

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Beef Stroganoff Couscous
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
7%
Couscous
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Beef Stroganoff
22%
Couscous

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Couscous
Couscous is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.58g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Couscous
Couscous contains less Sodium (difference - 430mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Couscous
Couscous is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Couscous
Couscous is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.295g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef Stroganoff
Beef Stroganoff is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef Stroganoff
Beef Stroganoff is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef Stroganoff
Beef Stroganoff is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef Stroganoff
Beef Stroganoff is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Couscous - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169700/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.