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Beef Stroganoff vs. Nutmeg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between beef Stroganoff and nutmeg

  • Beef Stroganoff has more vitamin K; however, nutmeg is higher in copper, fiber, magnesium, iron, vitamin B1, phosphorus, and calcium.
  • Nutmeg covers your daily saturated fat needs 118% more than beef Stroganoff.
  • Nutmeg has less sodium.
  • The glycemic index of beef Stroganoff is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Soup, beef stroganoff, canned, chunky style, ready-to-serve and Spices, nutmeg, ground.

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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%
Nutmeg
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 131% 55% 31% 114% 342% 59% 91% 2.1% 378% 8.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +375%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +9050%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +820%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +150%
Contains more IronIron +245.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +927%
Contains more ZincZinc +95.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +326%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.3%

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% 28% 8.2% 0% 10% 21% 1.9% 0% 14% 33% 257% 50% 9.8%
Nutmeg
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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 10% 1.7% 0% 0% 87% 13% 24% 0% 37% 0% 0% 57% 4.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1580%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +104.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +765%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1199%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +166.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +13.4%
~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
Nutmeg
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6% 36% 49% 6% 2%
Protein: 5.84 g
Fats: 36.31 g
Carbs: 49.29 g
Water: 6.23 g
Other: 2.33 g
Contains more WaterWater +1182.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +14.5%
Contains more FatsFats +689.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +447.7%
Contains more OtherOther +66.4%

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
Nutmeg
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88% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 25.94 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.35 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -91%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +106.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +42.3%

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 Nutmeg
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef Stroganoff Nutmeg DV% diff.
Manganese 2.9mg 126%
Saturated fat 2.324g 25.94g 107%
Copper 0.1mg 1.027mg 103%
Vitamin K 102.8µg 0µg 86%
Fiber 0.6g 20.8g 81%
Fats 4.6g 36.31g 49%
Magnesium 2mg 183mg 43%
Iron 0.88mg 3.04mg 27%
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.346mg 26%
Phosphorus 50mg 213mg 23%
Calories 98kcal 525kcal 21%
Sodium 435mg 16mg 18%
Calcium 20mg 184mg 16%
Carbs 9g 49.29g 13%
Selenium 7.6µg 1.6µg 11%
Vitamin B12 0.26µg 0µg 11%
Zinc 1.1mg 2.15mg 10%
Vitamin A 84µg 5µg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.16mg 8%
Cholesterol 21mg 0mg 7%
Vitamin B3 0.1mg 1.299mg 7%
Potassium 140mg 350mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 1.556g 3.22g 4%
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.057mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.41mg 0mg 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 3mg 3%
Choline 18mg 8.8mg 2%
Folate 67µg 76µg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.246g 0.35g 1%
Protein 5.1g 5.84g 1%
Net carbs 8.4g 28.49g N/A
Sugar 1.68g 2.99g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef Stroganoff Nutmeg
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
33%
Beef Stroganoff
18%
Nutmeg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Beef Stroganoff
121%
Nutmeg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg contains less Sodium (difference - 419mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef Stroganoff
Beef Stroganoff is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.31g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beef Stroganoff
Beef Stroganoff is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 23.616g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef Stroganoff
Beef Stroganoff is cheaper (difference - $6)
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. Nutmeg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171326/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.