Ginger vs. Beef Stroganoff — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between ginger and beef Stroganoff?
- Ginger is richer in copper, magnesium, and potassium, yet beef Stroganoff is richer in vitamin K, vitamin A, folate, selenium, and vitamin B12.
- Beef Stroganoff's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 86% higher.
- Ginger has 22 times more magnesium than beef Stroganoff. Ginger has 43mg of magnesium, while beef Stroganoff has 2mg.
- Ginger contains less saturated fat.
- Ginger has a lower glycemic index than beef Stroganoff.
We used Ginger root, raw 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.
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +2050% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +196.4% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +126% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -97% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +25% |
Contains more IronIron | +46.7% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +223.5% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +47.1% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +985.7% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +650% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +166.7% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +60% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +57.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +60% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +164.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +102700% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +509.1% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 102.8µg | 86% |
Sodium | 13mg | 435mg | 18% |
Copper | 0.226mg | 0.1mg | 14% |
Folate | 11µg | 67µg | 14% |
Selenium | 0.7µg | 7.6µg | 13% |
Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.26µg | 11% |
Manganese | 0.229mg | 10% | |
Magnesium | 43mg | 2mg | 10% |
Saturated fat | 0.203g | 2.324g | 10% |
Vitamin A | 0µg | 84µg | 9% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.16mg | 0.06mg | 8% |
Potassium | 415mg | 140mg | 8% |
Protein | 1.82g | 5.1g | 7% |
Zinc | 0.34mg | 1.1mg | 7% |
Cholesterol | 0mg | 21mg | 7% |
Fiber | 2g | 0.6g | 6% |
Vitamin C | 5mg | 0mg | 6% |
Fats | 0.75g | 4.6g | 6% |
Iron | 0.6mg | 0.88mg | 4% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.154g | 1.556g | 4% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.034mg | 0.09mg | 4% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.75mg | 0.1mg | 4% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.203mg | 4% | |
Carbs | 17.77g | 9g | 3% |
Phosphorus | 34mg | 50mg | 2% |
Choline | 28.8mg | 18mg | 2% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.154g | 0.246g | 1% |
Calories | 80kcal | 98kcal | 1% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.025mg | 0.04mg | 1% |
Vitamin E | 0.26mg | 0.41mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 15.77g | 8.4g | N/A |
Calcium | 16mg | 20mg | 0% |
Sugar | 1.7g | 1.68g | N/A |
Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.036mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.051mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 0.074mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 0.057mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.013mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.045mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.073mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.03mg | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.82 g
Fats:
0.75 g
Carbs:
17.77 g
Water:
78.89 g
Other:
0.77 g
Protein:
5.1 g
Fats:
4.6 g
Carbs:
9 g
Water:
79.9 g
Other:
1.4 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +97.4% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +180.2% |
Contains more FatsFats | +513.3% |
Contains more OtherOther | +81.8% |
~equal in
Water
~79.9g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.203 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.154 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.154 g
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 | -91.3% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +910.4% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +59.7% |