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Cracker vs. Beef Stroganoff — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cracker and Beef Stroganoff different?

  • Cracker is higher in Iron, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin E , however, Beef Stroganoff is richer in Vitamin K, and Vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Cracker is 39% higher.
  • Cracker contains 44 times more Vitamin B3 than Beef Stroganoff. While Cracker contains 4.352mg of Vitamin B3, Beef Stroganoff contains only 0.1mg.
  • Beef Stroganoff has less Saturated Fat.

Crackers, standard snack-type, regular and Soup, beef stroganoff, canned, chunky style, ready-to-serve are the varieties used 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.
Contains more Calcium +500%
Contains more Iron +358%
Contains more Magnesium +800%
Contains more Phosphorus +396%
Contains more Potassium +18.6%
Contains less Sodium -40.1%
Contains more Zinc +124.5%
Contains more Selenium +13.4%
Equal in Copper - 0.1
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 152% 13% 107% 11% 95% 14% 35% 65% 37%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 33% 2% 22% 13% 57% 30% 34% 0% 42%
Contains more Calcium +500%
Contains more Iron +358%
Contains more Magnesium +800%
Contains more Phosphorus +396%
Contains more Potassium +18.6%
Contains less Sodium -40.1%
Contains more Zinc +124.5%
Contains more Selenium +13.4%
Equal in Copper - 0.1

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +639%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +940%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +406.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4252%
Contains more Folate +37.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +48.3%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.06
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 61% 0% 0% 105% 106% 82% 26% 15% 69% 0% 174%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 50% 9% 0% 0% 10% 21% 2% 0% 14% 51% 33% 257%
Contains more Vitamin E +639%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +940%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +406.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4252%
Contains more Folate +37.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +48.3%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.06

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +30.2%
Contains more Fats +474.6%
Contains more Carbs +581.1%
Contains more Other +77.9%
Contains more Water +2444.6%
7% 26% 61% 3% 2%
Protein: 6.64 g
Fats: 26.43 g
Carbs: 61.3 g
Water: 3.14 g
Other: 2.49 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 Protein +30.2%
Contains more Fats +474.6%
Contains more Carbs +581.1%
Contains more Other +77.9%
Contains more Water +2444.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +321.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5240.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.2%
22% 26% 52%
Saturated Fat: 5.562 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 13.137 g
56% 38% 6%
Saturated Fat: 2.324 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.556 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.246 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +321.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5240.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cracker Beef Stroganoff Opinion
Net carbs 59g 8.4g Cracker
Protein 6.64g 5.1g Cracker
Fats 26.43g 4.6g Cracker
Carbs 61.3g 9g Cracker
Calories 510kcal 98kcal Cracker
Starch 49.69g Cracker
Fructose 0.29g Cracker
Sugar 8.18g 1.68g Beef Stroganoff
Fiber 2.3g 0.6g Cracker
Calcium 120mg 20mg Cracker
Iron 4.03mg 0.88mg Cracker
Magnesium 18mg 2mg Cracker
Phosphorus 248mg 50mg Cracker
Potassium 118mg 140mg Beef Stroganoff
Sodium 726mg 435mg Beef Stroganoff
Zinc 0.49mg 1.1mg Beef Stroganoff
Copper 0.104mg 0.1mg Cracker
Manganese 0.491mg Cracker
Selenium 6.7µg 7.6µg Beef Stroganoff
Vitamin A 0IU 820IU Beef Stroganoff
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 84µg Beef Stroganoff
Vitamin E 3.03mg 0.41mg Cracker
Vitamin B1 0.416mg 0.04mg Cracker
Vitamin B2 0.456mg 0.09mg Cracker
Vitamin B3 4.352mg 0.1mg Cracker
Vitamin B5 0.417mg Cracker
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.06mg Cracker
Folate 92µg 67µg Cracker
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.26µg Beef Stroganoff
Vitamin K 69.3µg 102.8µg Beef Stroganoff
Tryptophan 0.084mg Cracker
Threonine 0.193mg Cracker
Isoleucine 0.246mg Cracker
Leucine 0.471mg Cracker
Lysine 0.103mg Cracker
Methionine 0.112mg Cracker
Phenylalanine 0.331mg Cracker
Valine 0.294mg Cracker
Histidine 0.145mg Cracker
Cholesterol 0mg 21mg Cracker
Trans Fat 1.076g Beef Stroganoff
Saturated Fat 5.562g 2.324g Beef Stroganoff
Monounsaturated Fat 6.553g 1.556g Cracker
Polyunsaturated fat 13.137g 0.246g Cracker
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g Cracker
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g Cracker
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.062g Cracker
Omega-3 - ALA 1.485g Cracker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cracker Beef Stroganoff
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
53%
Cracker
37%
Beef Stroganoff
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Cracker
24%
Beef Stroganoff

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Cracker
Cracker is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cracker
Cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cracker
Cracker is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef Stroganoff
Beef Stroganoff is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef Stroganoff
Beef Stroganoff contains less Sodium (difference - 291mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef Stroganoff
Beef Stroganoff is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.238g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef Stroganoff
Beef Stroganoff is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef Stroganoff
Beef Stroganoff is cheaper (difference - $2.4)

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. Cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174982/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.