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Corn grits vs. Beef Stroganoff — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Corn grits and Beef Stroganoff

  • Corn grits has more Iron, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1, while Beef Stroganoff has more Vitamin K, Copper, Folate, Zinc, and Phosphorus.
  • Beef Stroganoff covers your daily need of Vitamin K 86% more than Corn grits.
  • Corn grits contains 17 times more Vitamin B3 than Beef Stroganoff. While Corn grits contains 1.672mg of Vitamin B3, Beef Stroganoff contains only 0.1mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Corn grits is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, plain, prepared (microwaved or boiling water added), without salt 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 4.3% 19% 2.4% 252% 0% 2.5% 6% 30% 6.4% 0%
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 +200%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +220%
Contains more IronIron +662.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -47.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +418.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +1122.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +257.1%

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% 0.2% 0% 36% 31% 31% 3.1% 6.5% 0% 0% 20% 1.4%
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% 49% 8.2% 0% 10% 21% 1.9% 0% 14% 33% 257% 50% 9.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +257.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1572%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +4000%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +148.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +592.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 81%
Protein: 1.58 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 15.95 g
Water: 81.22 g
Other: 0.76 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 +77.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +222.8%
Contains more FatsFats +838.8%
Contains more OtherOther +84.2%
~equal in Water ~79.9g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 23% 55%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.076 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.191 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 less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -96.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1821%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +28.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn grits Beef Stroganoff Opinion
Calories 74kcal 98kcal Beef Stroganoff
Protein 1.58g 5.1g Beef Stroganoff
Fats 0.49g 4.6g Beef Stroganoff
Net carbs 14.85g 8.4g Corn grits
Carbs 15.95g 9g Corn grits
Cholesterol 21mg Corn grits
Magnesium 6mg 2mg Corn grits
Calcium 64mg 20mg Corn grits
Potassium 27mg 140mg Beef Stroganoff
Iron 6.71mg 0.88mg Corn grits
Sugar 0.1g 1.68g Corn grits
Fiber 1.1g 0.6g Corn grits
Copper 0mg 0.1mg Beef Stroganoff
Zinc 0.09mg 1.1mg Beef Stroganoff
Starch 15.39g Corn grits
Phosphorus 14mg 50mg Beef Stroganoff
Sodium 227mg 435mg Corn grits
Vitamin A 820IU Beef Stroganoff
Vitamin A 84µg Beef Stroganoff
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.41mg Beef Stroganoff
Manganese 0.049mg Corn grits
Selenium 7.6µg Beef Stroganoff
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.04mg Corn grits
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 0.09mg Corn grits
Vitamin B3 1.672mg 0.1mg Corn grits
Vitamin B5 0.052mg Corn grits
Vitamin B6 0.028mg 0.06mg Beef Stroganoff
Vitamin B12 0.26µg Beef Stroganoff
Vitamin K 0µg 102.8µg Beef Stroganoff
Folate 27µg 67µg Beef Stroganoff
Choline 2.6mg 18mg Beef Stroganoff
Saturated Fat 0.076g 2.324g Corn grits
Monounsaturated Fat 0.081g 1.556g Beef Stroganoff
Polyunsaturated fat 0.191g 0.246g Beef Stroganoff
Tryptophan 0.011mg Corn grits
Threonine 0.052mg Corn grits
Isoleucine 0.058mg Corn grits
Leucine 0.228mg Corn grits
Lysine 0.031mg Corn grits
Methionine 0.029mg Corn grits
Phenylalanine 0.087mg Corn grits
Valine 0.077mg Corn grits
Histidine 0.048mg Corn grits

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corn grits 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
10%
Corn grits
35%
Beef Stroganoff
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Corn grits
24%
Beef Stroganoff

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.58g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn grits
Corn grits contains less Sodium (difference - 208mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.248g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef Stroganoff
Beef Stroganoff is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
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 ($)
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.

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. Corn grits - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173897/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.