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Brown sugar vs. Beef Stroganoff — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between brown sugar and beef Stroganoff

  • Brown sugar contains less vitamin K, folate, vitamin A, selenium, vitamin B12, zinc, and vitamin B2 than beef Stroganoff.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin K for beef Stroganoff is 86% higher.
  • Brown sugar is lower in sodium.
  • Brown sugar has a higher glycemic index than beef Stroganoff.

Food types used in this article are Sugars, brown and Soup, beef stroganoff, canned, chunky style, ready-to-serve.

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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 6.4% 25% 12% 27% 16% 0.82% 1.7% 3.7% 8.3% 6.5%
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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +350%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +315%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more IronIron +23.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +112.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +3566.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1150%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +533.3%
~equal in Potassium ~140mg

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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 2.1% 7.9% 9.5% 0% 0% 0.75% 1.3%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +46.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +6600%
Contains more CholineCholine +682.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.1mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 98.09 g
Water: 1.34 g
Other: 0.45 g
5% 5% 9% 80%
Protein: 5.1 g
Fats: 4.6 g
Carbs: 9 g
Water: 79.9 g
Other: 1.4 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +989.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +4150%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +5862.7%
Contains more OtherOther +211.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Brown sugar Beef Stroganoff
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brown sugar Beef Stroganoff DV% diff.
Vitamin K 0µg 102.8µg 86%
Carbs 98.09g 9g 30%
Sodium 28mg 435mg 18%
Folate 1µg 67µg 17%
Calories 380kcal 98kcal 14%
Selenium 1.2µg 7.6µg 12%
Saturated fat 0g 2.324g 11%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.26µg 11%
Zinc 0.03mg 1.1mg 10%
Protein 0.12g 5.1g 10%
Vitamin A 0µg 84µg 9%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.09mg 7%
Phosphorus 4mg 50mg 7%
Fats 0g 4.6g 7%
Cholesterol 0mg 21mg 7%
Calcium 83mg 20mg 6%
Copper 0.047mg 0.1mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 1.556g 4%
Choline 2.3mg 18mg 3%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.41mg 3%
Manganese 0.064mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.04mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.132mg 3%
Fiber 0g 0.6g 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.246g 2%
Iron 0.71mg 0.88mg 2%
Magnesium 9mg 2mg 2%
Fructose 1.11g 1%
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.06mg 1%
Net carbs 98.09g 8.4g N/A
Potassium 133mg 140mg 0%
Sugar 97.02g 1.68g N/A
Vitamin B3 0.11mg 0.1mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brown sugar Beef Stroganoff
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
2%
Brown sugar
33%
Beef Stroganoff
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Brown sugar
24%
Beef Stroganoff

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 407mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.324g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef Stroganoff
Beef Stroganoff is lower in Sugar (difference - 95.34g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef Stroganoff
Beef Stroganoff is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef Stroganoff
Beef Stroganoff is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef Stroganoff
Beef Stroganoff is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Brown sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168833/nutrients
  2. Beef Stroganoff - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171612/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.