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Ginger ale vs. Beef Stroganoff — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between ginger ale and beef Stroganoff?

  • Ginger ale has less vitamin K, folate, vitamin A, selenium, vitamin B12, zinc, copper, and iron than beef Stroganoff.
  • Beef Stroganoff's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 86% higher.
  • Ginger ale contains less sodium.

We used Beverages, carbonated, ginger ale and Soup, beef stroganoff, canned, chunky style, ready-to-serve types in this comparison.

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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 0.71% 0.9% 0.09% 6.8% 6% 1.4% 0% 0.91% 1.7% 0.55%
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 less SodiumSodium -98.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +566.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +13900%
Contains more IronIron +388.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +455.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +2100%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +7500%

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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 91%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 8.76 g
Water: 91.23 g
Other: 0.01 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 WaterWater +14.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +13900%
~equal in Carbs ~9g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ginger ale Beef Stroganoff DV% diff.
Vitamin K 0µg 102.8µg 86%
Sodium 7mg 435mg 19%
Folate 0µg 67µg 17%
Selenium 0.1µg 7.6µg 14%
Saturated fat 0g 2.324g 11%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.26µg 11%
Protein 0g 5.1g 10%
Zinc 0.05mg 1.1mg 10%
Vitamin A 0µg 84µg 9%
Iron 0.18mg 0.88mg 9%
Copper 0.018mg 0.1mg 9%
Fats 0g 4.6g 7%
Cholesterol 0mg 21mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.09mg 7%
Phosphorus 0mg 50mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.06mg 5%
Fructose 3.7g 5%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 1.556g 4%
Potassium 1mg 140mg 4%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.41mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.04mg 3%
Choline 0mg 18mg 3%
Calories 34kcal 98kcal 3%
Fiber 0g 0.6g 2%
Calcium 3mg 20mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.246g 2%
Manganese 0.013mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.1mg 1%
Carbs 8.76g 9g 0%
Net carbs 8.76g 8.4g N/A
Magnesium 1mg 2mg 0%
Sugar 8.9g 1.68g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Ginger ale 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
0%
Ginger ale
33%
Beef Stroganoff
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Ginger ale
24%
Beef Stroganoff

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale contains less Sodium (difference - 428mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.324g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef Stroganoff
Beef Stroganoff is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.22g)
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 - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef Stroganoff
Beef Stroganoff is relatively richer in minerals
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. Ginger ale - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174846/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.