Marinara sauce vs. Beef Stroganoff — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between marinara sauce and beef Stroganoff?
- Marinara sauce is richer in vitamin B3, vitamin E, and vitamin B6, yet beef Stroganoff is richer in vitamin K, folate, selenium, vitamin B12, and zinc.
- Beef Stroganoff's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 74% higher.
- Marinara sauce has 39 times more vitamin B3 than beef Stroganoff. Marinara sauce has 3.917mg of vitamin B3, while beef Stroganoff has 0.1mg.
- Marinara sauce contains less saturated fat.
We used Sauce, pasta, spaghetti/marinara, ready-to-serve, low sodium 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 | +800% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +35% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +127.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +12.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +23.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +450% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +47.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +590.9% |
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 EVitamin E | +485.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +3817% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +188.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +154.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +47.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +639.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +415.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +31.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.41 g
Fats:
1.48 g
Carbs:
8.06 g
Water:
87.39 g
Other:
1.66 g
Protein:
5.1 g
Fats:
4.6 g
Carbs:
9 g
Water:
79.9 g
Other:
1.4 g
| Contains more OtherOther | +18.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +261.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +210.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +11.7% |
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Water
~79.9g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.17 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.377 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.508 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 | -92.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +106.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +312.7% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 13.9µg | 102.8µg | 74% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.917mg | 0.1mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 30mg | 435mg | 18% |
| Folate | 13µg | 67µg | 14% |
| Vitamin E | 2.4mg | 0.41mg | 13% |
| Selenium | 1.1µg | 7.6µg | 12% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.26µg | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 0.17g | 2.324g | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.173mg | 0.06mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 0.2mg | 1.1mg | 8% |
| Protein | 1.41g | 5.1g | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 21mg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 33µg | 84µg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.137mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 319mg | 140mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 0.6g | 5% |
| Fats | 1.48g | 4.6g | 5% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 2mg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.377g | 1.556g | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.061mg | 0.09mg | 2% |
| Calories | 51kcal | 98kcal | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 34mg | 50mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.081mg | 0.1mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.508g | 0.246g | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.024mg | 0.04mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.78mg | 0.88mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 20mg | 1% |
| Choline | 13.7mg | 18mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 8.06g | 9g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 6.26g | 8.4g | N/A |
| Sugar | 5.5g | 1.68g | N/A |
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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
19%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
24%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Marinara sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Marinara sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 405mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Marinara sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.154g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marinara sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef Stroganoff is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.82g)
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.