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Beef Stroganoff vs. Potato salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Beef Stroganoff and Potato salad

  • Beef Stroganoff has more Folate, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, and Vitamin A, however, Potato salad has more Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Cholesterol from Potato salad is 16% higher.
  • Potato salad is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Soup, beef stroganoff, canned, chunky style, ready-to-serve and Potato salad, home-prepared.

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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 11% 5.7% 22% 24% 39% 8.5% 22% 69% 13% 22%
Contains more IronIron +35.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +254.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -17.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +85.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +650%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +81.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +18%
~equal in Calcium ~19mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~52mg

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 33% 9.4% 0% 0% 19% 14% 17% 32% 33% 0% 0% 5.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +422.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +857.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +92.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +790%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +135%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
3% 8% 11% 76% 2%
Protein: 2.68 g
Fats: 8.2 g
Carbs: 11.17 g
Water: 76 g
Other: 1.95 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +90.3%
Contains more FatsFats +78.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +24.1%
Contains more OtherOther +39.3%
~equal in Water ~76g

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
19% 32% 49%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.429 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.737 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -38.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +59.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1419.1%

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 Potato salad
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef Stroganoff Potato salad Opinion
Calories 98kcal 143kcal Potato salad
Protein 5.1g 2.68g Beef Stroganoff
Fats 4.6g 8.2g Potato salad
Vitamin C 0mg 10mg Potato salad
Net carbs 8.4g 9.87g Potato salad
Carbs 9g 11.17g Potato salad
Cholesterol 21mg 68mg Beef Stroganoff
Magnesium 2mg 15mg Potato salad
Calcium 20mg 19mg Beef Stroganoff
Potassium 140mg 254mg Potato salad
Iron 0.88mg 0.65mg Beef Stroganoff
Sugar 1.68g Potato salad
Fiber 0.6g 1.3g Potato salad
Copper 0.1mg 0.118mg Potato salad
Zinc 1.1mg 0.31mg Beef Stroganoff
Phosphorus 50mg 52mg Potato salad
Sodium 435mg 529mg Beef Stroganoff
Vitamin A 820IU 157IU Beef Stroganoff
Vitamin A 84µg 32µg Beef Stroganoff
Vitamin E 0.41mg Beef Stroganoff
Manganese 0.101mg Potato salad
Selenium 7.6µg 4.1µg Beef Stroganoff
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.077mg Potato salad
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.06mg Beef Stroganoff
Vitamin B3 0.1mg 0.89mg Potato salad
Vitamin B5 0.534mg Potato salad
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.141mg Potato salad
Vitamin B12 0.26µg 0µg Beef Stroganoff
Vitamin K 102.8µg Beef Stroganoff
Folate 67µg 7µg Beef Stroganoff
Choline 18mg Beef Stroganoff
Saturated Fat 2.324g 1.429g Potato salad
Monounsaturated Fat 1.556g 2.48g Potato salad
Polyunsaturated fat 0.246g 3.737g Potato salad
Tryptophan 0.042mg Potato salad
Threonine 0.116mg Potato salad
Isoleucine 0.141mg Potato salad
Leucine 0.202mg Potato salad
Lysine 0.171mg Potato salad
Methionine 0.066mg Potato salad
Phenylalanine 0.135mg Potato salad
Valine 0.172mg Potato salad
Histidine 0.062mg Potato salad

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef Stroganoff Potato salad
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
12%
Potato salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Beef Stroganoff
24%
Potato salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.68g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.895g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef Stroganoff
Beef Stroganoff is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef Stroganoff
Beef Stroganoff contains less Sodium (difference - 94mg)
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. Potato salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169269/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.