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Potato salad vs. Beef Stroganoff — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Potato salad and Beef Stroganoff

  • Potato salad has more Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6, however, Beef Stroganoff has more Folate, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Daily need coverage for Cholesterol from Potato salad is 16% higher.
  • Beef Stroganoff is lower in Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Potato salad, home-prepared 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 Magnesium +650%
Contains more Potassium +81.4%
Contains more Copper +18%
Contains more Iron +35.4%
Contains less Sodium -17.8%
Contains more Zinc +254.8%
Contains more Selenium +85.4%
Equal in Calcium - 20
Equal in Phosphorus - 50
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 25% 11% 23% 23% 69% 9% 40% 14% 23%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 33% 2% 22% 13% 57% 30% 34% 0% 42%
Contains more Magnesium +650%
Contains more Potassium +81.4%
Contains more Copper +18%
Contains more Iron +35.4%
Contains less Sodium -17.8%
Contains more Zinc +254.8%
Contains more Selenium +85.4%
Equal in Calcium - 20
Equal in Phosphorus - 50

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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +92.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +790%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +135%
Contains more Vitamin A +422.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50%
Contains more Folate +857.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 0% 0% 34% 20% 14% 17% 33% 33% 6% 0% 0%
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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +92.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +790%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +135%
Contains more Vitamin A +422.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50%
Contains more Folate +857.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +78.3%
Contains more Carbs +24.1%
Contains more Other +39.3%
Contains more Protein +90.3%
Equal in Water - 79.9
3% 8% 11% 76% 2%
Protein: 2.68 g
Fats: 8.2 g
Carbs: 11.17 g
Water: 76 g
Other: 1.95 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 Fats +78.3%
Contains more Carbs +24.1%
Contains more Other +39.3%
Contains more Protein +90.3%
Equal in Water - 79.9

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -38.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +59.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1419.1%
19% 32% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.429 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.737 g
56% 38% 6%
Saturated Fat: 2.324 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.556 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.246 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -38.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +59.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1419.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato salad Beef Stroganoff Opinion
Net carbs 9.87g 8.4g Potato salad
Protein 2.68g 5.1g Beef Stroganoff
Fats 8.2g 4.6g Potato salad
Carbs 11.17g 9g Potato salad
Calories 143kcal 98kcal Potato salad
Sugar 1.68g Potato salad
Fiber 1.3g 0.6g Potato salad
Calcium 19mg 20mg Beef Stroganoff
Iron 0.65mg 0.88mg Beef Stroganoff
Magnesium 15mg 2mg Potato salad
Phosphorus 52mg 50mg Potato salad
Potassium 254mg 140mg Potato salad
Sodium 529mg 435mg Beef Stroganoff
Zinc 0.31mg 1.1mg Beef Stroganoff
Copper 0.118mg 0.1mg Potato salad
Manganese 0.101mg Potato salad
Selenium 4.1µg 7.6µg Beef Stroganoff
Vitamin A 157IU 820IU Beef Stroganoff
Vitamin A RAE 32µg 84µg Beef Stroganoff
Vitamin E 0.41mg Beef Stroganoff
Vitamin C 10mg 0mg Potato salad
Vitamin B1 0.077mg 0.04mg Potato salad
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.09mg Beef Stroganoff
Vitamin B3 0.89mg 0.1mg Potato salad
Vitamin B5 0.534mg Potato salad
Vitamin B6 0.141mg 0.06mg Potato salad
Folate 7µg 67µg Beef Stroganoff
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.26µg Beef Stroganoff
Vitamin K 102.8µg Beef Stroganoff
Tryptophan 0.042mg Potato salad
Threonine 0.116mg Potato salad
Isoleucine 0.141mg Potato salad
Leucine 0.202mg Potato salad
Lysine 0.171mg Potato salad
Methionine 0.066mg Potato salad
Phenylalanine 0.135mg Potato salad
Valine 0.172mg Potato salad
Histidine 0.062mg Potato salad
Cholesterol 68mg 21mg Beef Stroganoff
Saturated Fat 1.429g 2.324g Potato salad
Monounsaturated Fat 2.48g 1.556g Potato salad
Polyunsaturated fat 3.737g 0.246g Potato salad

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Potato salad 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
14%
Potato salad
37%
Beef Stroganoff
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Potato salad
24%
Beef Stroganoff

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.68g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.895g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef Stroganoff
Beef Stroganoff contains less Sodium (difference - 94mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef Stroganoff
Beef Stroganoff is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
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.

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. Potato salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169269/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.