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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.
Contains more Iron +12.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +47.1%
Contains more Zinc +450%
Contains more Copper +23.5%
Contains more Selenium +590.9%
Contains more Calcium +35%
Contains more Magnesium +800%
Contains more Potassium +127.9%
Contains less Sodium -93.1%
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 9% 30% 13% 15% 29% 4% 6% 27% 18% 6%
Contains more Iron +12.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +47.1%
Contains more Zinc +450%
Contains more Copper +23.5%
Contains more Selenium +590.9%
Contains more Calcium +35%
Contains more Magnesium +800%
Contains more Potassium +127.9%
Contains less Sodium -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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +26.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +47.5%
Contains more Folate +415.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +639.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +485.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3817%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +188.3%
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 39% 48% 0% 7% 6% 15% 74% 0% 40% 10% 0% 35%
Contains more Vitamin A +26.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +47.5%
Contains more Folate +415.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +639.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +485.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3817%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +188.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +261.7%
Contains more Fats +210.8%
Contains more Carbs +11.7%
Contains more Other +18.6%
Equal in Water - 87.39
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 Protein +261.7%
Contains more Fats +210.8%
Contains more Carbs +11.7%
Contains more Other +18.6%
Equal in Water - 87.39

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +312.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +106.5%
56% 38% 6%
Saturated Fat: 2.324 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.556 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.246 g
16% 36% 48%
Saturated Fat: 0.17 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.377 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.508 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +312.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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 Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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
Net carbs 8.4g 6.26g Beef Stroganoff
Protein 5.1g 1.41g Beef Stroganoff
Fats 4.6g 1.48g Beef Stroganoff
Carbs 9g 8.06g Beef Stroganoff
Calories 98kcal 51kcal Beef Stroganoff
Sugar 1.68g 5.5g Beef Stroganoff
Fiber 0.6g 1.8g Marinara sauce
Calcium 20mg 27mg Marinara sauce
Iron 0.88mg 0.78mg Beef Stroganoff
Magnesium 2mg 18mg Marinara sauce
Phosphorus 50mg 34mg Beef Stroganoff
Potassium 140mg 319mg Marinara sauce
Sodium 435mg 30mg Marinara sauce
Zinc 1.1mg 0.2mg Beef Stroganoff
Copper 0.1mg 0.081mg Beef Stroganoff
Manganese 0.137mg Marinara sauce
Selenium 7.6µg 1.1µg Beef Stroganoff
Vitamin A 820IU 650IU Beef Stroganoff
Vitamin A RAE 84µg 33µg Beef Stroganoff
Vitamin E 0.41mg 2.4mg Marinara sauce
Vitamin C 0mg 2mg Marinara sauce
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
Folate 67µg 13µg Beef Stroganoff
Vitamin B12 0.26µg 0µg Beef Stroganoff
Vitamin K 102.8µg 13.9µg Beef Stroganoff
Cholesterol 21mg 2mg Marinara sauce
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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is better in case of low diet
Beef Stroganoff Marinara sauce
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
23%
Marinara sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Beef Stroganoff
15%
Marinara sauce

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 405mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
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.