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

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Important differences between chicken sandwich and beef Stroganoff

  • Chicken sandwich has more vitamin B3, vitamin B6, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, and vitamin E; however, beef Stroganoff is richer in vitamin K and vitamin A.
  • Beef Stroganoff's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 79% more.
  • Chicken sandwich contains 77 times more vitamin B3 than beef Stroganoff. Chicken sandwich contains 7.72mg of vitamin B3, while beef Stroganoff contains 0.1mg.
  • Beef Stroganoff contains less sodium.
  • Chicken sandwich has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of chicken sandwich is 74, while the glycemic index of beef Stroganoff is 53.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fast foods, chicken fillet sandwich, plain with pickles 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 17% 17% 22% 66% 22% 17% 79% 98% 29% 109%
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 +1100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +190%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +75%
Contains more IronIron +101.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +270%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +161.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +49.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +80.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -42.2%

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 2.7% 1% 48% 1.5% 58% 69% 145% 72% 88% 16% 21% 35% 19%
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 EVitamin E +487.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +475%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +7620%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +538.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +96.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2700%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +100%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1109.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +42.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 11% 21% 49% 3%
Protein: 16.28 g
Fats: 11.19 g
Carbs: 20.89 g
Water: 48.94 g
Other: 2.7 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 +219.2%
Contains more FatsFats +143.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +132.1%
Contains more OtherOther +92.9%
Contains more WaterWater +63.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 46% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.123 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.481 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.177 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 +188%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1191.5%
~equal in Saturated fat ~2.324g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken sandwich Beef Stroganoff DV% diff.
Vitamin K 8.5µg 102.8µg 79%
Vitamin B3 7.72mg 0.1mg 48%
Vitamin B6 0.383mg 0.06mg 25%
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 24%
Selenium 19.9µg 7.6µg 22%
Protein 16.28g 5.1g 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.177g 0.246g 20%
Phosphorus 185mg 50mg 19%
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.09mg 16%
Vitamin B1 0.23mg 0.04mg 16%
Sodium 753mg 435mg 14%
Vitamin E 2.41mg 0.41mg 13%
Iron 1.77mg 0.88mg 11%
Fats 11.19g 4.6g 10%
Manganese 0.219mg 10%
Vitamin A 3µg 84µg 9%
Calories 250kcal 98kcal 8%
Starch 16.5g 7%
Monounsaturated fat 4.481g 1.556g 7%
Magnesium 24mg 2mg 5%
Vitamin B12 0.13µg 0.26µg 5%
Cholesterol 35mg 21mg 5%
Folate 47µg 67µg 5%
Copper 0.067mg 0.1mg 4%
Carbs 20.89g 9g 4%
Calcium 58mg 20mg 4%
Zinc 0.61mg 1.1mg 4%
Potassium 245mg 140mg 3%
Choline 35.3mg 18mg 3%
Fiber 1.4g 0.6g 3%
Fructose 0.97g 1%
Vitamin C 0.8mg 0mg 1%
Saturated fat 2.123g 2.324g 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin D 5IU 0IU 1%
Net carbs 19.49g 8.4g N/A
Sugar 3.64g 1.68g N/A
Trans fat 0.03g N/A
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.197g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.884g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Chicken 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
44%
Chicken sandwich
33%
Beef Stroganoff
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Chicken sandwich
24%
Beef Stroganoff

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.201g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef Stroganoff
Beef Stroganoff is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef Stroganoff
Beef Stroganoff is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.96g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef Stroganoff
Beef Stroganoff contains less Sodium (difference - 318mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef Stroganoff
Beef Stroganoff is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
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. Chicken sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170295/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.