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Beef Stroganoff vs. Saffron — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between beef Stroganoff and saffron?

  • Saffron is richer than beef Stroganoff in iron, vitamin C, vitamin B6, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, copper, vitamin B2, and fiber.
  • Saffron's daily need coverage for iron is 128% more.
  • Beef Stroganoff has 3 times more sodium than saffron. While beef Stroganoff has 435mg of sodium, saffron has only 148mg.
  • The glycemic index of beef Stroganoff is lower.

We used Soup, beef stroganoff, canned, chunky style, ready-to-serve and Spices, saffron types in this article.

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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 189% 33% 152% 416% 109% 30% 108% 19% 3705% 31%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +35.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +13100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +455%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1131.4%
Contains more IronIron +1161.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +228%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +404%
Contains less SodiumSodium -66%
~equal in Zinc ~1.09mg

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%
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 269% 9% 0% 0% 29% 62% 27% 0% 233% 0% 0% 70% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +211.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +187.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +196.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1360%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1583.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +38.8%
~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
11% 6% 65% 12% 5%
Protein: 11.43 g
Fats: 5.85 g
Carbs: 65.37 g
Water: 11.9 g
Other: 5.45 g
Contains more WaterWater +571.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +124.1%
Contains more FatsFats +27.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +626.3%
Contains more OtherOther +289.3%

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
39% 11% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.586 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.067 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +262.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -31.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +740.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef Stroganoff Saffron DV% diff.
Manganese 28.408mg 1235%
Iron 0.88mg 11.1mg 128%
Vitamin C 0mg 80.8mg 90%
Vitamin K 102.8µg 86%
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 1.01mg 73%
Magnesium 2mg 264mg 62%
Potassium 140mg 1724mg 47%
Phosphorus 50mg 252mg 29%
Copper 0.1mg 0.328mg 25%
Carbs 9g 65.37g 19%
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.267mg 14%
Protein 5.1g 11.43g 13%
Fiber 0.6g 3.9g 13%
Sodium 435mg 148mg 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.246g 2.067g 12%
Vitamin B12 0.26µg 0µg 11%
Calories 98kcal 310kcal 11%
Vitamin B3 0.1mg 1.46mg 9%
Calcium 20mg 111mg 9%
Cholesterol 21mg 0mg 7%
Folate 67µg 93µg 7%
Vitamin A 84µg 27µg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.115mg 6%
Selenium 7.6µg 5.6µg 4%
Vitamin E 0.41mg 3%
Choline 18mg 3%
Saturated fat 2.324g 1.586g 3%
Monounsaturated fat 1.556g 0.429g 3%
Fats 4.6g 5.85g 2%
Net carbs 8.4g 61.47g N/A
Sugar 1.68g N/A
Zinc 1.1mg 1.09mg 0%
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef Stroganoff Saffron
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
54%
Saffron
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Beef Stroganoff
479%
Saffron

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.68g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Saffron
Saffron contains less Sodium (difference - 287mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.738g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saffron
Saffron is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef Stroganoff
Beef Stroganoff is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef Stroganoff
Beef Stroganoff is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
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. Saffron - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170934/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.