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Salsa vs. Beef Stroganoff — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are salsa and beef Stroganoff different?

  • Salsa is richer in iron, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3, while beef Stroganoff is higher in selenium, folate, vitamin B12, zinc, and vitamin A.
  • Salsa covers your daily need for iron, 17% more than beef Stroganoff.
  • Salsa contains 11 times more vitamin B3 than beef Stroganoff. Salsa contains 1.08mg of vitamin B3, while beef Stroganoff contains 0.1mg.
  • Salsa is lower in saturated fat.

USDA Commodity, salsa and Soup, beef stroganoff, canned, chunky style, ready-to-serve types were used 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.
Salsa
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 3.6% 24% 84% 32% 4.6% 13% 56% 0% 2.2%
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 +700%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +92.9%
Contains more IronIron +154.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +66.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +547.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +66.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1800%
~equal in Copper ~0.1mg
~equal in Sodium ~435mg
~equal in Manganese ~mg

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.
Salsa
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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 13% 9.3% 0% 0% 13% 6.9% 20% 0% 34% 0% 0% 14% 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 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +980%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +148.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +252.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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7% 90%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 7 g
Water: 89.7 g
Other: 1.6 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 WaterWater +12.3%
Contains more OtherOther +14.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +240%
Contains more FatsFats +2200%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +28.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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19% 11% 70%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.029 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.107 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 -98.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +9625%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +129.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Salsa Beef Stroganoff DV% diff.
Vitamin K 102.8µg 86%
Iron 2.24mg 0.88mg 17%
Selenium 0.4µg 7.6µg 13%
Folate 19µg 67µg 12%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.26µg 11%
Saturated fat 0.029g 2.324g 10%
Zinc 0.17mg 1.1mg 8%
Fats 0.2g 4.6g 7%
Cholesterol 0mg 21mg 7%
Protein 1.5g 5.1g 7%
Vitamin B6 0.149mg 0.06mg 7%
Vitamin A 28µg 84µg 6%
Vitamin B3 1.08mg 0.1mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.09mg 5%
Potassium 270mg 140mg 4%
Vitamin C 4mg 0mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 0.016g 1.556g 4%
Choline 18mg 3%
Calories 36kcal 98kcal 3%
Phosphorus 30mg 50mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.41mg 3%
Fiber 1.4g 0.6g 3%
Magnesium 16mg 2mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.04mg 1%
Calcium 12mg 20mg 1%
Carbs 7g 9g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.107g 0.246g 1%
Net carbs 5.6g 8.4g N/A
Sugar 1.68g N/A
Copper 0.096mg 0.1mg 0%
Sodium 430mg 435mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Salsa 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
9%
Salsa
33%
Beef Stroganoff
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Salsa
24%
Beef Stroganoff

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.68g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Salsa
Salsa contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.295g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef Stroganoff
Beef Stroganoff is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef Stroganoff
Beef Stroganoff is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. 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.