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Beef Stroganoff vs. Taco — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between beef Stroganoff and taco

  • Beef Stroganoff has more vitamin K, vitamin A, and folate; however, taco is richer in vitamin B12, phosphorus, fiber, vitamin B3, magnesium, and calcium.
  • Beef Stroganoff's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 73% more.
  • Beef Stroganoff contains 6 times more vitamin A than taco. Beef Stroganoff contains 820IU of vitamin A, while taco contains 131IU.
  • Beef Stroganoff contains less saturated fat.
  • Beef Stroganoff has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of beef Stroganoff is 53, while the glycemic index of taco is 39.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Soup, beef stroganoff, canned, chunky style, ready-to-serve and Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell.

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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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 27% 18% 45% 26% 48% 76% 52% 32% 50%
Contains more CopperCopper +29.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1500%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +345%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +49.3%
Contains more IronIron +35.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +59.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +256%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +21.1%
~equal in Sodium ~397mg

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%
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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 1.3% 6.7% 12% 1.5% 13% 14% 31% 0% 21% 116% 38% 14% 17%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +320%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +50%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +571.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +252.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +46.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1550%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +257.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +77.8%
~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
Taco
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9% 13% 20% 57%
Protein: 8.86 g
Fats: 12.7 g
Carbs: 19.85 g
Water: 57.02 g
Other: 1.57 g
Contains more WaterWater +40.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +73.7%
Contains more FatsFats +176.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +120.6%
Contains more OtherOther +12.1%

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
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37% 37% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.384 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.042 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -47%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +183.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1136.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef Stroganoff Taco DV% diff.
Vitamin K 102.8µg 15.3µg 73%
Vitamin B12 0.26µg 0.93µg 28%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.246g 3.042g 19%
Phosphorus 50mg 178mg 18%
Fiber 0.6g 3.9g 13%
Fats 4.6g 12.7g 12%
Folate 67µg 19µg 12%
Manganese 0.249mg 11%
Vitamin B3 0.1mg 1.65mg 10%
Saturated fat 2.324g 4.384g 9%
Protein 5.1g 8.86g 8%
Monounsaturated fat 1.556g 4.411g 7%
Magnesium 2mg 32mg 7%
Calcium 20mg 89mg 7%
Vitamin A 84µg 20µg 7%
Calories 98kcal 226kcal 6%
Starch 14.78g 6%
Zinc 1.1mg 1.75mg 6%
Iron 0.88mg 1.19mg 4%
Carbs 9g 19.85g 4%
Copper 0.1mg 0.077mg 3%
Choline 18mg 32mg 3%
Selenium 7.6µg 9.2µg 3%
Potassium 140mg 209mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.09mg 2%
Cholesterol 21mg 28mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.06mg 2%
Sodium 435mg 397mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.41mg 0.6mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.05mg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg 0%
Net carbs 8.4g 15.95g N/A
Sugar 1.68g 0.9g N/A
Trans fat 0.467g N/A
Fructose 0.3g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.708g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef Stroganoff Taco
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
22%
Taco
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Beef Stroganoff
40%
Taco

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco
Taco is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.78g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco
Taco contains less Sodium (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco
Taco is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco
Taco is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taco
Taco is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef Stroganoff
Beef Stroganoff is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beef Stroganoff
Beef Stroganoff is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.06g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Taco - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170689/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.