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Popcorn vs. Beef Stroganoff — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Popcorn and Beef Stroganoff

  • Popcorn has more Fiber, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Iron, Zinc, Copper, and Vitamin B3, however, Beef Stroganoff has more Vitamin K, and Selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Beef Stroganoff is 85% higher.
  • Beef Stroganoff has 72 times less Magnesium than Popcorn. Popcorn has 144mg of Magnesium, while Beef Stroganoff has 2mg.
  • Popcorn is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Snacks, popcorn, air-popped 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.
Contains more Iron +262.5%
Contains more Magnesium +7100%
Contains more Phosphorus +616%
Contains more Potassium +135%
Contains less Sodium -98.2%
Contains more Zinc +180%
Contains more Copper +162%
Contains more Calcium +185.7%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 120% 103% 154% 30% 2% 85% 88% 146% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 33% 2% 22% 13% 57% 30% 34% 0% 42%
Contains more Iron +262.5%
Contains more Magnesium +7100%
Contains more Phosphorus +616%
Contains more Potassium +135%
Contains less Sodium -98.2%
Contains more Zinc +180%
Contains more Copper +162%
Contains more Calcium +185.7%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +160%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2208%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +161.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +318.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +41.4%
Contains more Folate +116.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +8466.7%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.09
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 6% 0% 0% 27% 20% 44% 31% 37% 24% 0% 3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 50% 9% 0% 0% 10% 21% 2% 0% 14% 51% 33% 257%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +160%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2208%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +161.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +318.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +41.4%
Contains more Folate +116.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +8466.7%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.09

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +153.7%
Contains more Carbs +764.2%
Contains more Water +2306.6%
Equal in Fats - 4.6
Equal in Other - 1.4
13% 5% 78% 3%
Protein: 12.94 g
Fats: 4.54 g
Carbs: 77.78 g
Water: 3.32 g
Other: 1.42 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 Protein +153.7%
Contains more Carbs +764.2%
Contains more Water +2306.6%
Equal in Fats - 4.6
Equal in Other - 1.4

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +842.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +63.8%
16% 24% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.637 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.95 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.318 g
56% 38% 6%
Saturated Fat: 2.324 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.556 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.246 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +842.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +63.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Popcorn Beef Stroganoff Opinion
Net carbs 63.28g 8.4g Popcorn
Protein 12.94g 5.1g Popcorn
Fats 4.54g 4.6g Beef Stroganoff
Carbs 77.78g 9g Popcorn
Calories 387kcal 98kcal Popcorn
Starch 54.4g Popcorn
Fructose 0.07g Popcorn
Sugar 0.87g 1.68g Popcorn
Fiber 14.5g 0.6g Popcorn
Calcium 7mg 20mg Beef Stroganoff
Iron 3.19mg 0.88mg Popcorn
Magnesium 144mg 2mg Popcorn
Phosphorus 358mg 50mg Popcorn
Potassium 329mg 140mg Popcorn
Sodium 8mg 435mg Popcorn
Zinc 3.08mg 1.1mg Popcorn
Copper 0.262mg 0.1mg Popcorn
Manganese 1.113mg Popcorn
Selenium 0µg 7.6µg Beef Stroganoff
Vitamin A 196IU 820IU Beef Stroganoff
Vitamin A RAE 10µg 84µg Beef Stroganoff
Vitamin E 0.29mg 0.41mg Beef Stroganoff
Vitamin B1 0.104mg 0.04mg Popcorn
Vitamin B2 0.083mg 0.09mg Beef Stroganoff
Vitamin B3 2.308mg 0.1mg Popcorn
Vitamin B5 0.51mg Popcorn
Vitamin B6 0.157mg 0.06mg Popcorn
Folate 31µg 67µg Beef Stroganoff
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.26µg Beef Stroganoff
Vitamin K 1.2µg 102.8µg Beef Stroganoff
Tryptophan 0.085mg Popcorn
Threonine 0.452mg Popcorn
Isoleucine 0.431mg Popcorn
Leucine 1.473mg Popcorn
Lysine 0.338mg Popcorn
Methionine 0.252mg Popcorn
Phenylalanine 0.59mg Popcorn
Valine 0.607mg Popcorn
Histidine 0.367mg Popcorn
Cholesterol 0mg 21mg Popcorn
Saturated Fat 0.637g 2.324g Popcorn
Monounsaturated Fat 0.95g 1.556g Beef Stroganoff
Polyunsaturated fat 2.318g 0.246g Popcorn

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Popcorn Beef Stroganoff
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
17%
Popcorn
37%
Beef Stroganoff
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Popcorn
24%
Beef Stroganoff

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Popcorn
Popcorn is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.81g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Popcorn
Popcorn contains less Sodium (difference - 427mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Popcorn
Popcorn is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Popcorn
Popcorn is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.687g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Popcorn
Popcorn is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef Stroganoff
Beef Stroganoff is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Popcorn - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167959/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.