Beef Stroganoff vs. General tso's chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are beef Stroganoff and general tso's chicken different?
- Beef Stroganoff is richer in vitamin K, folate, vitamin A, and copper, while general tso's chicken is higher in vitamin B3, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B6, and vitamin E.
- Beef Stroganoff covers your daily need for vitamin K, 54% more than general tso's chicken.
- Beef Stroganoff contains 8 times more vitamin A than general tso's chicken. Beef Stroganoff contains 84µg of vitamin A, while general tso's chicken contains 11µg.
- Beef Stroganoff is lower in cholesterol.
Soup, beef stroganoff, canned, chunky style, ready-to-serve and Restaurant, Chinese, general tso's chicken types were 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 CalciumCalcium | +66.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +117.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +800% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +43.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +31.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +18.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +154% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +89.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +663.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +48.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +18.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +169.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +509.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +195.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +31.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2753% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +236.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +130.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.1 g
Fats:
4.6 g
Carbs:
9 g
Water:
79.9 g
Other:
1.4 g
Protein:
12.9 g
Fats:
16.36 g
Carbs:
23.99 g
Water:
45.15 g
Other:
1.6 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +77% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +152.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +255.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +166.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +14.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.324 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.556 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.246 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.76 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
7.501 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -15.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +149.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2949.2% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 102.8µg | 38.2µg | 54% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.246g | 7.501g | 48% |
| Fats | 4.6g | 16.36g | 18% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.1mg | 2.853mg | 17% |
| Protein | 5.1g | 12.9g | 16% |
| Folate | 67µg | 11µg | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.617mg | 12% | |
| Selenium | 7.6µg | 14.4µg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06mg | 0.202mg | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 50mg | 127mg | 11% |
| Cholesterol | 21mg | 53mg | 11% |
| Calories | 98kcal | 295kcal | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 84µg | 11µg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.1mg | 0.046mg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.556g | 3.879g | 6% |
| Starch | 11.83g | 5% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.41mg | 1.21mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 9g | 23.99g | 5% |
| Magnesium | 2mg | 18mg | 4% |
| Choline | 18mg | 41.5mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.88mg | 1.16mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.075mg | 3% | |
| Saturated fat | 2.324g | 2.76g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.6mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.26µg | 0.22µg | 2% |
| Potassium | 140mg | 201mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.09mg | 0.118mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 1.1mg | 1.3mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 12mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 6IU | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 0.027mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.51g | 1% | |
| Fiber | 0.6g | 0.9g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 8.4g | 23.09g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.68g | 11.6g | N/A |
| Sodium | 435mg | 435mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.09g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.142mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.552mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.564mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.026mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.089mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.332mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.563mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.607mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.333mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.84g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.01g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.011g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 6.47g | N/A |
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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%
28%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
33%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
General tso's chicken is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
General tso's chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef Stroganoff is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef Stroganoff is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.92g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beef Stroganoff is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.436g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (435 mg)
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.