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Mozzarella vs. Beef Stroganoff — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between mozzarella and beef Stroganoff?

  • Mozzarella is higher in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, zinc, and selenium, yet beef Stroganoff is higher in vitamin K and folate.
  • Beef Stroganoff's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 84% more.
  • Mozzarella has 37 times more calcium than beef Stroganoff. While mozzarella has 731mg of calcium, beef Stroganoff has only 20mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in beef Stroganoff is lower.
  • The glycemic index of mozzarella is lower.

We used Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium and Soup, beef stroganoff, canned, chunky style, ready-to-serve 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 19% 219% 8.4% 9.4% 9% 85% 225% 2.1% 0% 86%
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 +1200%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3555%
Contains more ZincZinc +184.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +948%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +106.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +47.4%
Contains more IronIron +252%
Contains more CopperCopper +270.4%
~equal in Manganese ~mg

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% 46% 3% 4.5% 5% 78% 2.3% 0% 18% 115% 4.5% 6.8% 10%
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 AVitamin A +63.1%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +277.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +253.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +173.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +5611.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +644.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Choline ~18mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 17% 3% 50% 2%
Protein: 27.5 g
Fats: 17.1 g
Carbs: 3.1 g
Water: 49.9 g
Other: 2.4 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 ProteinProtein +439.2%
Contains more FatsFats +271.7%
Contains more OtherOther +71.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +190.3%
Contains more WaterWater +60.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
67% 30% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.867 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.509 g
56% 38% 6%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.324 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.556 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.246 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +211.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +106.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -78.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mozzarella Beef Stroganoff DV% diff.
Vitamin K 1.8µg 102.8µg 84%
Calcium 731mg 20mg 71%
Phosphorus 524mg 50mg 68%
Protein 27.5g 5.1g 45%
Saturated fat 10.867g 2.324g 39%
Vitamin B12 0.92µg 0.26µg 28%
Fats 17.1g 4.6g 19%
Vitamin B2 0.34mg 0.09mg 19%
Sodium 16mg 435mg 18%
Zinc 3.13mg 1.1mg 18%
Folate 9µg 67µg 15%
Selenium 15.7µg 7.6µg 15%
Cholesterol 54mg 21mg 11%
Calories 280kcal 98kcal 9%
Copper 0.027mg 0.1mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 4.844g 1.556g 8%
Iron 0.25mg 0.88mg 8%
Vitamin A 137µg 84µg 6%
Magnesium 26mg 2mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.06mg 2%
Carbs 3.1g 9g 2%
Vitamin D 13IU 0IU 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.509g 0.246g 2%
Fiber 0g 0.6g 2%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.04mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.41mg 2%
Potassium 95mg 140mg 1%
Net carbs 3.1g 8.4g N/A
Sugar 1.23g 1.68g N/A
Vitamin B3 0.12mg 0.1mg 0%
Choline 18.4mg 18mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mozzarella 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
23%
Mozzarella
33%
Beef Stroganoff
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Mozzarella
24%
Beef Stroganoff

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.45g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella contains less Sodium (difference - 419mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef Stroganoff
Beef Stroganoff is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beef Stroganoff
Beef Stroganoff is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.543g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef Stroganoff
Beef Stroganoff is cheaper (difference - $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. Mozzarella - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167735/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.