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Chocolate vs. Beef Stroganoff — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between chocolate and beef Stroganoff

  • Chocolate has more copper, iron, magnesium, fiber, phosphorus, and potassium; however, beef Stroganoff is richer in vitamin K and vitamin A.
  • Chocolate's daily need coverage for copper is 103% more.
  • Chocolate contains 73 times more magnesium than beef Stroganoff. Chocolate contains 146mg of magnesium, while beef Stroganoff contains 2mg.
  • 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 chocolate is 23.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids 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 104% 17% 49% 301% 343% 55% 88% 3.1% 185% 16%
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 +7200%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +180%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +299.3%
Contains more IronIron +811.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +928%
Contains more ZincZinc +82.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +312%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +153.3%

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% 0.67% 11% 0% 6.3% 12% 14% 18% 9.7% 29% 20% 0% 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 EVitamin E +31.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +625%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +4100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +13%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1169.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 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 FatsFats +580%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +579.7%
Contains more OtherOther +21.4%
Contains more WaterWater +8137.1%
~equal in Protein ~5.1g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
64% 33% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.519 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.092 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 +513.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +343.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -87.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate Beef Stroganoff DV% diff.
Copper 1.028mg 0.1mg 103%
Iron 8.02mg 0.88mg 89%
Vitamin K 8.1µg 102.8µg 79%
Saturated fat 18.519g 2.324g 74%
Manganese 1.419mg 62%
Fats 31.28g 4.6g 41%
Magnesium 146mg 2mg 34%
Fiber 7g 0.6g 26%
Calories 546kcal 98kcal 22%
Phosphorus 206mg 50mg 22%
Monounsaturated fat 9.54g 1.556g 20%
Sodium 24mg 435mg 18%
Carbs 61.17g 9g 17%
Folate 67µg 17%
Potassium 559mg 140mg 12%
Caffeine 43mg 0mg 11%
Vitamin A 2µg 84µg 9%
Selenium 3µg 7.6µg 8%
Zinc 2.01mg 1.1mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.092g 0.246g 6%
Vitamin B3 0.725mg 0.1mg 4%
Calcium 56mg 20mg 4%
Cholesterol 8mg 21mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.09mg 3%
Choline 18mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.54mg 0.41mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.04mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.06mg 1%
Vitamin B12 0.23µg 0.26µg 1%
Protein 4.88g 5.1g 0%
Net carbs 54.17g 8.4g N/A
Sugar 47.9g 1.68g N/A
Trans fat 0.112g N/A
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.085g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Chocolate 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
9%
Chocolate
33%
Beef Stroganoff
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
Chocolate
24%
Beef Stroganoff

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 411mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef Stroganoff
Beef Stroganoff is lower in Sugar (difference - 46.22g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beef Stroganoff
Beef Stroganoff is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.195g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef Stroganoff
Beef Stroganoff is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef Stroganoff
Beef Stroganoff is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170271/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.