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Beef Stroganoff vs. Lo mein — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Beef Stroganoff and Lo mein

  • Beef Stroganoff has more Vitamin K, Vitamin B12, Folate, Vitamin A, and Zinc, however, Lo mein is higher in Selenium.
  • Beef Stroganoff covers your daily Vitamin K needs 75% more than Lo mein.
  • Lo mein has less Cholesterol.

Food varieties used in this article are Soup, beef stroganoff, canned, chunky style, ready-to-serve and Restaurant, Chinese, vegetable lo mein, without meat.

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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 10% 6.3% 9.3% 40% 21% 9.8% 19% 56% 31% 64%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +33.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +56.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +205.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +600%
Contains more IronIron +21.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +53.9%
~equal in Calcium ~21mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~45mg
~equal in Sodium ~430mg

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 5.7% 11% 6% 3% 12% 29% 15% 16% 16% 0% 32% 21% 4.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +358.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +36.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +709.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +139.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +102.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +17.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +37.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +710%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +13.3%

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
5% 2% 20% 71%
Protein: 4.77 g
Fats: 2.35 g
Carbs: 20.16 g
Water: 71.33 g
Other: 1.39 g
Contains more FatsFats +95.7%
Contains more WaterWater +12%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +124%
~equal in Protein ~4.77g
~equal in Other ~1.39g

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% 25% 55%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.464 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.592 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.291 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +162.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -80%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +424.8%

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 Lo mein
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef Stroganoff Lo mein Opinion
Calories 98kcal 121kcal Lo mein
Protein 5.1g 4.77g Beef Stroganoff
Fats 4.6g 2.35g Beef Stroganoff
Vitamin C 0mg 1.7mg Lo mein
Net carbs 8.4g 18.86g Lo mein
Carbs 9g 20.16g Lo mein
Cholesterol 21mg 0mg Lo mein
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU Lo mein
Magnesium 2mg 14mg Lo mein
Calcium 20mg 21mg Lo mein
Potassium 140mg 105mg Beef Stroganoff
Iron 0.88mg 1.07mg Lo mein
Sugar 1.68g 2.63g Beef Stroganoff
Fiber 0.6g 1.3g Lo mein
Copper 0.1mg 0.064mg Beef Stroganoff
Zinc 1.1mg 0.36mg Beef Stroganoff
Starch 16.73g Lo mein
Phosphorus 50mg 45mg Beef Stroganoff
Sodium 435mg 430mg Lo mein
Vitamin A 820IU 179IU Beef Stroganoff
Vitamin A 84µg 9µg Beef Stroganoff
Vitamin E 0.41mg 0.3mg Beef Stroganoff
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Lo mein
Manganese 0.24mg Lo mein
Selenium 7.6µg 11.7µg Lo mein
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.047mg Lo mein
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.124mg Lo mein
Vitamin B3 0.1mg 0.81mg Lo mein
Vitamin B5 0.27mg Lo mein
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.068mg Lo mein
Vitamin B12 0.26µg 0µg Beef Stroganoff
Vitamin K 102.8µg 12.7µg Beef Stroganoff
Folate 67µg 28µg Beef Stroganoff
Trans Fat 0.008g Beef Stroganoff
Choline 18mg 8.9mg Beef Stroganoff
Saturated Fat 2.324g 0.464g Lo mein
Monounsaturated Fat 1.556g 0.592g Beef Stroganoff
Polyunsaturated fat 0.246g 1.291g Lo mein
Fructose 0.33g Lo mein
Omega-3 - ALA 0.141g Lo mein
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Lo mein
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Lo mein
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.134g Lo mein

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Beef Stroganoff Lo mein
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
13%
Lo mein
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Beef Stroganoff
27%
Lo mein

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lo mein
Lo mein is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lo mein
Lo mein contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lo mein
Lo mein is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.86g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lo mein
Lo mein is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef Stroganoff
Beef Stroganoff is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.95g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Lo mein - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167677/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.