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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.
Ginger
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 4.8% 37% 23% 75% 9.3% 15% 1.7% 30% 3.8%
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 +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.
Ginger
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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 17% 0% 5.2% 0% 6.3% 7.8% 14% 12% 37% 0% 0.25% 8.3% 16%
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 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%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ginger
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2% 18% 79%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 0.75 g
Carbs: 17.77 g
Water: 78.89 g
Other: 0.77 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 +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
Ginger
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40% 30% 30%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.203 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.154 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.154 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 -91.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +910.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +59.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ginger Beef Stroganoff 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%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Ginger 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
9%
Ginger
33%
Beef Stroganoff
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Ginger
24%
Beef Stroganoff

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ginger
Ginger contains less Sodium (difference - 422mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.121g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef Stroganoff
Beef Stroganoff is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.02g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef Stroganoff
Beef Stroganoff is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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. Ginger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169231/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.