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Cream of Wheat vs. Beef Stroganoff — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Cream of Wheat and Beef Stroganoff?

  • Cream of Wheat is higher in Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Vitamin A, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2, yet Beef Stroganoff is higher in Vitamin K, and Vitamin B12.
  • Beef Stroganoff's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 86% more.
  • Cream of Wheat has 31 times more Vitamin B3 than Beef Stroganoff. While Cream of Wheat has 3.093mg of Vitamin B3, Beef Stroganoff has only 0.1mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Cream of Wheat is lower.

We used Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, instant, prepared with water, without salt and Soup, beef stroganoff, canned, chunky style, ready-to-serve types 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 4.3% 19% 1.8% 186% 14% 4.6% 7.7% 13% 0% 19%
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 +463.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -76.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +600%
Contains more CopperCopper +132.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +547.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +177.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +117.1%
~equal in Manganese ~mg

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% 46% 0.4% 0% 58% 48% 58% 4.9% 71% 0% 0.25% 47% 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% 49% 8.2% 0% 10% 21% 1.9% 0% 14% 33% 257% 50% 9.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +480%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2993%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +415%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1950%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +102700%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~820IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~67µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 13% 84%
Protein: 1.84 g
Fats: 0.24 g
Carbs: 13.08 g
Water: 84.4 g
Other: 0.44 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 +45.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +177.2%
Contains more FatsFats +1816.7%
Contains more OtherOther +218.2%
~equal in Water ~79.9g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 16% 65%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.038 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.134 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 -98.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +4615.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +83.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cream of Wheat Beef Stroganoff Opinion
Calories 62kcal 98kcal Beef Stroganoff
Protein 1.84g 5.1g Beef Stroganoff
Fats 0.24g 4.6g Beef Stroganoff
Net carbs 12.48g 8.4g Cream of Wheat
Carbs 13.08g 9g Cream of Wheat
Cholesterol 0mg 21mg Cream of Wheat
Magnesium 6mg 2mg Cream of Wheat
Calcium 64mg 20mg Cream of Wheat
Potassium 20mg 140mg Beef Stroganoff
Iron 4.96mg 0.88mg Cream of Wheat
Sugar 0.07g 1.68g Cream of Wheat
Fiber 0.6g 0.6g
Copper 0.043mg 0.1mg Beef Stroganoff
Zinc 0.17mg 1.1mg Beef Stroganoff
Phosphorus 18mg 50mg Beef Stroganoff
Sodium 102mg 435mg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin A 773IU 820IU Beef Stroganoff
Vitamin A 232µg 84µg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin E 0.02mg 0.41mg Beef Stroganoff
Selenium 3.5µg 7.6µg Beef Stroganoff
Vitamin B1 0.232mg 0.04mg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.09mg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin B3 3.093mg 0.1mg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin B5 0.082mg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin B6 0.309mg 0.06mg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.26µg Beef Stroganoff
Vitamin K 0.1µg 102.8µg Beef Stroganoff
Folate 62µg 67µg Beef Stroganoff
Choline 18mg Beef Stroganoff
Saturated Fat 0.038g 2.324g Cream of Wheat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.033g 1.556g Beef Stroganoff
Polyunsaturated fat 0.134g 0.246g Beef Stroganoff
Tryptophan 0.025mg Cream of Wheat
Threonine 0.058mg Cream of Wheat
Isoleucine 0.08mg Cream of Wheat
Leucine 0.139mg Cream of Wheat
Lysine 0.047mg Cream of Wheat
Methionine 0.034mg Cream of Wheat
Phenylalanine 0.099mg Cream of Wheat
Valine 0.089mg Cream of Wheat
Histidine 0.042mg Cream of Wheat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cream of Wheat 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
26%
Cream of Wheat
35%
Beef Stroganoff
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Cream of Wheat
24%
Beef Stroganoff

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.61g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 333mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.286g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef Stroganoff
Beef Stroganoff is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
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.
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. Cream of Wheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173902/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.