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Beef Stroganoff vs. Sweet potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between beef Stroganoff and sweet potato?

  • Beef Stroganoff is higher in vitamin K, folate, selenium, vitamin B12, and zinc, yet sweet potato is higher in vitamin A, vitamin B6, and fiber.
  • Sweet potato's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 267% more.
  • The amount of saturated fat in sweet potato is lower.
  • The glycemic index of beef Stroganoff is lower.

We used Soup, beef stroganoff, canned, chunky style, ready-to-serve and Sweet potato, raw, unprepared 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 18% 9% 30% 23% 50% 8.2% 20% 7.2% 34% 3.3%
Contains more IronIron +44.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +266.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1166.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1150%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +50%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +140.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +51%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.4%
~equal in Phosphorus ~47mg

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 8% 236% 5.2% 0% 20% 14% 10% 48% 48% 0% 4.5% 8.3% 6.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +57.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +47.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +5611.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +509.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +46.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +744%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +95%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +457%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +248.3%
~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
20% 77%
Protein: 1.57 g
Fats: 0.05 g
Carbs: 20.12 g
Water: 77.28 g
Other: 0.98 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +224.8%
Contains more FatsFats +9100%
Contains more OtherOther +42.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +123.6%
~equal in Water ~77.28g

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
55% 3% 42%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.018 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.001 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.014 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +155500%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1657.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef Stroganoff Sweet potato DV% diff.
Vitamin K 102.8µg 1.8µg 84%
Vitamin A 84µg 709µg 69%
Sodium 435mg 55mg 17%
Vitamin B5 0.8mg 16%
Folate 67µg 11µg 14%
Selenium 7.6µg 0.6µg 13%
Vitamin B12 0.26µg 0µg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.209mg 11%
Manganese 0.258mg 11%
Fiber 0.6g 3g 10%
Saturated fat 2.324g 0.018g 10%
Protein 5.1g 1.57g 7%
Zinc 1.1mg 0.3mg 7%
Cholesterol 21mg 0mg 7%
Fats 4.6g 0.05g 7%
Copper 0.1mg 0.151mg 6%
Potassium 140mg 337mg 6%
Starch 12.65g 5%
Magnesium 2mg 25mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 1.556g 0.001g 4%
Carbs 9g 20.12g 4%
Iron 0.88mg 0.61mg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.1mg 0.557mg 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 2.4mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.078mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.246g 0.014g 2%
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.061mg 2%
Choline 18mg 12.3mg 1%
Calories 98kcal 86kcal 1%
Vitamin E 0.41mg 0.26mg 1%
Calcium 20mg 30mg 1%
Fructose 0.7g 1%
Net carbs 8.4g 17.12g N/A
Sugar 1.68g 4.18g N/A
Phosphorus 50mg 47mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.031mg 0%
Threonine 0.083mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.055mg 0%
Leucine 0.092mg 0%
Lysine 0.066mg 0%
Methionine 0.029mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.089mg 0%
Valine 0.086mg 0%
Histidine 0.031mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Beef Stroganoff Sweet potato
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
31%
Sweet potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Beef Stroganoff
20%
Sweet potato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato contains less Sodium (difference - 380mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.306g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef Stroganoff
Beef Stroganoff is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.5g)
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 - $0.2)
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. Sweet potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168482/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.