Beef Stroganoff vs. Ricotta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between beef Stroganoff and ricotta?
- Beef Stroganoff is richer in vitamin K, folate, and copper, yet ricotta is richer in calcium, phosphorus, selenium, and vitamin B2.
- Beef Stroganoff's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 85% higher.
- Beef Stroganoff has 6 times more folate than ricotta. Beef Stroganoff has 67µg of folate, while ricotta has 12µg.
- Ricotta contains less sodium.
- Ricotta has a lower glycemic index than beef Stroganoff.
We used Soup, beef stroganoff, canned, chunky style, ready-to-serve and Cheese, ricotta, whole milk 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 PotassiumPotassium | +33.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +131.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +376.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +450% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +935% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +216% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -80.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +90.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +272.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +207.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +39.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +9245.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +458.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +42.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +116.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +30.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.1 g
Fats:
4.6 g
Carbs:
9 g
Water:
79.9 g
Other:
1.4 g
Protein:
11.26 g
Fats:
12.98 g
Carbs:
3.04 g
Water:
71.7 g
Other:
1.02 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +196.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +11.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +37.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +120.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +182.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.324 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.556 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.246 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
8.295 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.627 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.385 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -72% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +133.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +56.5% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 102.8µg | 1.1µg | 85% |
| Saturated fat | 2.324g | 8.295g | 27% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 207mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 435mg | 84mg | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 50mg | 158mg | 15% |
| Folate | 67µg | 12µg | 14% |
| Selenium | 7.6µg | 14.5µg | 13% |
| Fats | 4.6g | 12.98g | 13% |
| Protein | 5.1g | 11.26g | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 21mg | 51mg | 10% |
| Copper | 0.1mg | 0.021mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.09mg | 0.195mg | 8% |
| Iron | 0.88mg | 0.38mg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.556g | 3.627g | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.213mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin A | 84µg | 120µg | 4% |
| Calories | 98kcal | 174kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.26µg | 0.34µg | 3% |
| Fiber | 0.6g | 0g | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 0.013mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 2mg | 11mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.41mg | 0.11mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 9g | 3.04g | 2% |
| Zinc | 1.1mg | 1.16mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.246g | 0.385g | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Potassium | 140mg | 105mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06mg | 0.043mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 10IU | 1% |
| Net carbs | 8.4g | 3.04g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.68g | 0.27g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.006mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.1mg | 0.104mg | 0% |
| Choline | 18mg | 17.5mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.125mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.517mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.589mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.221mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.338mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.281mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.556mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.692mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.459mg | 0% |
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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%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
29%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ricotta is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.41g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ricotta contains less Sodium (difference - 351mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ricotta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef Stroganoff is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beef Stroganoff is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.971g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef Stroganoff is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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