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Lamb vs. Beef Stroganoff — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between lamb and beef Stroganoff

  • Lamb has more vitamin B12, vitamin B3, selenium, zinc, and phosphorus; however, beef Stroganoff is richer in vitamin K and vitamin A.
  • Lamb's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 95% more.
  • Lamb contains 67 times more vitamin B3 than beef Stroganoff. Lamb contains 6.66mg of vitamin B3, while beef Stroganoff contains 0.1mg.
  • Beef Stroganoff contains less cholesterol.
  • Beef Stroganoff has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of beef Stroganoff is 53, while the glycemic index of lamb is 0.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked and Soup, beef stroganoff, canned, chunky style, ready-to-serve.

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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.
Lamb
9
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 5.1% 27% 71% 40% 122% 81% 9.4% 2.9% 144%
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 +1050%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +121.4%
Contains more IronIron +113.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +19%
Contains more ZincZinc +305.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +276%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +247.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +17.6%

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.
Lamb
8
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% 2.8% 1.5% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 319% 12% 14% 51%
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 DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +177.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +6560%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +880.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +420.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +192.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2134.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +272.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
2
25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 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 ProteinProtein +380.8%
Contains more FatsFats +355.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +48.7%
Contains more OtherOther +70.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
2
46% 46% 8%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.83 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.51 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +466.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +513.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -73.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb Beef Stroganoff DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 0.26µg 95%
Vitamin K 4.6µg 102.8µg 82%
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 0.1mg 41%
Protein 24.52g 5.1g 39%
Selenium 26.4µg 7.6µg 34%
Zinc 4.46mg 1.1mg 31%
Saturated fat 8.83g 2.324g 30%
Cholesterol 97mg 21mg 25%
Fats 20.94g 4.6g 25%
Phosphorus 188mg 50mg 20%
Monounsaturated fat 8.82g 1.556g 18%
Sodium 72mg 435mg 16%
Choline 93.7mg 18mg 14%
Iron 1.88mg 0.88mg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.66mg 13%
Folate 18µg 67µg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.09mg 12%
Calories 294kcal 98kcal 10%
Vitamin A 0µg 84µg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.51g 0.246g 8%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.04mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.06mg 5%
Potassium 310mg 140mg 5%
Magnesium 23mg 2mg 5%
Carbs 0g 9g 3%
Vitamin E 0.14mg 0.41mg 2%
Copper 0.119mg 0.1mg 2%
Fiber 0g 0.6g 2%
Manganese 0.022mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 0g 8.4g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU 0%
Calcium 17mg 20mg 0%
Sugar 0g 1.68g N/A
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0%
Threonine 1.05mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.183mg 0%
Leucine 1.908mg 0%
Lysine 2.166mg 0%
Methionine 0.629mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.998mg 0%
Valine 1.323mg 0%
Histidine 0.777mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lamb 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
52%
Lamb
33%
Beef Stroganoff
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Lamb
24%
Beef Stroganoff

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.68g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 363mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb
Lamb is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb
Lamb is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef Stroganoff
Beef Stroganoff is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 76mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beef Stroganoff
Beef Stroganoff is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.506g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef Stroganoff
Beef Stroganoff is cheaper (difference - $2.3)

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. Lamb - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172480/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.