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Cheese sandwich vs. Beef Stroganoff — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between cheese sandwich and beef Stroganoff

  • Cheese sandwich has more phosphorus, selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, iron, vitamin B3, calcium, and vitamin B6, while beef Stroganoff has more vitamin A.
  • Cheese sandwich covers your daily need for phosphorus, 47% more than beef Stroganoff.
  • Cheese sandwich contains 32 times more vitamin B3 than beef Stroganoff. While cheese sandwich contains 3.185mg of vitamin B3, beef Stroganoff contains only 0.1mg.
  • The amount of sodium in beef Stroganoff is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Crackers, wheat, sandwich, with cheese filling 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 39% 61% 27% 98% 53% 24% 164% 109% 141% 133%
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 +2600%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +920%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +118.6%
Contains more IronIron +197.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +60%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +664%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +219.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +26.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -48.2%

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 5% 7% 0% 0% 90% 99% 60% 37% 60% 15% 0% 48% 0%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +795%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +374.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3085%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +335%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +300%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +116.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~67µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 25% 58% 3% 4%
Protein: 9.8 g
Fats: 25 g
Carbs: 58.2 g
Water: 3.2 g
Other: 3.8 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 +92.2%
Contains more FatsFats +443.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +546.7%
Contains more OtherOther +171.4%
Contains more WaterWater +2396.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 44% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.129 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.351 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 9.166 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 +565.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3626%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -43.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheese sandwich Beef Stroganoff DV% diff.
Vitamin K 102.8µg 86%
Polyunsaturated fat 9.166g 0.246g 59%
Manganese 1.083mg 47%
Phosphorus 382mg 50mg 47%
Fats 25g 4.6g 31%
Selenium 24.3µg 7.6µg 30%
Vitamin B1 0.358mg 0.04mg 27%
Vitamin B2 0.427mg 0.09mg 26%
Iron 2.62mg 0.88mg 22%
Monounsaturated fat 10.351g 1.556g 22%
Calories 497kcal 98kcal 20%
Vitamin B3 3.185mg 0.1mg 19%
Sodium 839mg 435mg 18%
Calcium 204mg 20mg 18%
Carbs 58.2g 9g 16%
Vitamin B6 0.261mg 0.06mg 15%
Magnesium 54mg 2mg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.622mg 12%
Fiber 3.1g 0.6g 10%
Protein 9.8g 5.1g 9%
Saturated fat 4.129g 2.324g 8%
Copper 0.16mg 0.1mg 7%
Vitamin A 21µg 84µg 7%
Vitamin B12 0.12µg 0.26µg 6%
Cholesterol 7mg 21mg 5%
Potassium 306mg 140mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.41mg 3%
Choline 18mg 3%
Vitamin C 1.5mg 0mg 2%
Zinc 0.87mg 1.1mg 2%
Folate 64µg 67µg 1%
Net carbs 55.1g 8.4g N/A
Sugar 1.68g N/A
Tryptophan 0.13mg 0%
Threonine 0.298mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.383mg 0%
Leucine 0.698mg 0%
Lysine 0.344mg 0%
Methionine 0.167mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.472mg 0%
Valine 0.438mg 0%
Histidine 0.219mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheese sandwich 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
32%
Cheese sandwich
33%
Beef Stroganoff
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
85%
Cheese sandwich
24%
Beef Stroganoff

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.68g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef Stroganoff
Beef Stroganoff contains less Sodium (difference - 404mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beef Stroganoff
Beef Stroganoff is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.805g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef Stroganoff
Beef Stroganoff is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Cheese sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172747/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.