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Saffron vs. Beef Stroganoff — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between saffron and beef Stroganoff?

  • Saffron is richer than beef Stroganoff in iron, vitamin C, vitamin B6, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, copper, vitamin B2, and fiber.
  • Saffron's daily need coverage for iron is 128% more.
  • The amount of sodium in saffron is lower.
  • The glycemic index of beef Stroganoff is lower.

We used Spices, saffron and Soup, beef stroganoff, canned, chunky style, ready-to-serve types in this article.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 189% 33% 152% 416% 109% 30% 108% 19% 3705% 31%
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 +13100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +455%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1131.4%
Contains more IronIron +1161.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +228%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +404%
Contains less SodiumSodium -66%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +35.7%
~equal in Zinc ~1.1mg

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.
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 269% 9% 0% 0% 29% 62% 27% 0% 233% 0% 0% 70% 0%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +187.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +196.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1360%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1583.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +38.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +211.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 6% 65% 12% 5%
Protein: 11.43 g
Fats: 5.85 g
Carbs: 65.37 g
Water: 11.9 g
Other: 5.45 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 +124.1%
Contains more FatsFats +27.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +626.3%
Contains more OtherOther +289.3%
Contains more WaterWater +571.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 11% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.586 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.067 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 -31.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +740.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +262.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saffron Beef Stroganoff DV% diff.
Manganese 28.408mg 1235%
Iron 11.1mg 0.88mg 128%
Vitamin C 80.8mg 0mg 90%
Vitamin K 102.8µg 86%
Vitamin B6 1.01mg 0.06mg 73%
Magnesium 264mg 2mg 62%
Potassium 1724mg 140mg 47%
Phosphorus 252mg 50mg 29%
Copper 0.328mg 0.1mg 25%
Carbs 65.37g 9g 19%
Vitamin B2 0.267mg 0.09mg 14%
Protein 11.43g 5.1g 13%
Fiber 3.9g 0.6g 13%
Sodium 148mg 435mg 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.067g 0.246g 12%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.26µg 11%
Calories 310kcal 98kcal 11%
Vitamin B3 1.46mg 0.1mg 9%
Calcium 111mg 20mg 9%
Cholesterol 0mg 21mg 7%
Folate 93µg 67µg 7%
Vitamin A 27µg 84µg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.115mg 0.04mg 6%
Selenium 5.6µg 7.6µg 4%
Vitamin E 0.41mg 3%
Choline 18mg 3%
Saturated fat 1.586g 2.324g 3%
Monounsaturated fat 0.429g 1.556g 3%
Fats 5.85g 4.6g 2%
Net carbs 61.47g 8.4g N/A
Sugar 1.68g N/A
Zinc 1.09mg 1.1mg 0%
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Saffron 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
54%
Saffron
33%
Beef Stroganoff
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
479%
Saffron
24%
Beef Stroganoff

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.68g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Saffron
Saffron contains less Sodium (difference - 287mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.738g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saffron
Saffron is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef Stroganoff
Beef Stroganoff is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef Stroganoff
Beef Stroganoff is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
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. Saffron - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170934/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.