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Beef Stroganoff vs. Marinara sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Beef Stroganoff and Marinara sauce?

  • Beef Stroganoff is richer in Vitamin K, Folate, Selenium, Vitamin B12, and Zinc, yet Marinara sauce is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin E, and Vitamin B6.
  • Beef Stroganoff's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 74% higher.
  • Marinara sauce contains less Sodium.

We used Soup, beef stroganoff, canned, chunky style, ready-to-serve and Sauce, pasta, spaghetti/marinara, ready-to-serve, low sodium types in this comparison.

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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 13% 8.1% 28% 29% 27% 5.5% 15% 3.9% 18% 6%
Contains more IronIron +12.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +23.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +450%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +47.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +590.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +800%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +35%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +127.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.1%

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 6.7% 39% 48% 0% 6% 14% 73% 0% 40% 0% 35% 9.8% 7.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +26.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +47.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +639.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +415.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +31.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +485.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3817%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +188.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg

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
8% 87%
Protein: 1.41 g
Fats: 1.48 g
Carbs: 8.06 g
Water: 87.39 g
Other: 1.66 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +261.7%
Contains more FatsFats +210.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +11.7%
Contains more OtherOther +18.6%
~equal in Water ~87.39g

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
16% 36% 48%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.17 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.377 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.508 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +312.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -92.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +106.5%

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 Marinara sauce
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 Marinara sauce Opinion
Calories 98kcal 51kcal Beef Stroganoff
Protein 5.1g 1.41g Beef Stroganoff
Fats 4.6g 1.48g Beef Stroganoff
Vitamin C 0mg 2mg Marinara sauce
Net carbs 8.4g 6.26g Beef Stroganoff
Carbs 9g 8.06g Beef Stroganoff
Cholesterol 21mg 2mg Marinara sauce
Magnesium 2mg 18mg Marinara sauce
Calcium 20mg 27mg Marinara sauce
Potassium 140mg 319mg Marinara sauce
Iron 0.88mg 0.78mg Beef Stroganoff
Sugar 1.68g 5.5g Beef Stroganoff
Fiber 0.6g 1.8g Marinara sauce
Copper 0.1mg 0.081mg Beef Stroganoff
Zinc 1.1mg 0.2mg Beef Stroganoff
Phosphorus 50mg 34mg Beef Stroganoff
Sodium 435mg 30mg Marinara sauce
Vitamin A 820IU 650IU Beef Stroganoff
Vitamin A 84µg 33µg Beef Stroganoff
Vitamin E 0.41mg 2.4mg Marinara sauce
Manganese 0.137mg Marinara sauce
Selenium 7.6µg 1.1µg Beef Stroganoff
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.024mg Beef Stroganoff
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.061mg Beef Stroganoff
Vitamin B3 0.1mg 3.917mg Marinara sauce
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.173mg Marinara sauce
Vitamin B12 0.26µg 0µg Beef Stroganoff
Vitamin K 102.8µg 13.9µg Beef Stroganoff
Folate 67µg 13µg Beef Stroganoff
Choline 18mg 13.7mg Beef Stroganoff
Saturated Fat 2.324g 0.17g Marinara sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 1.556g 0.377g Beef Stroganoff
Polyunsaturated fat 0.246g 0.508g Marinara sauce

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Beef Stroganoff Marinara sauce
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
21%
Marinara sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Beef Stroganoff
15%
Marinara sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 405mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.154g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef Stroganoff
Beef Stroganoff is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.82g)
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. Marinara sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171597/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.