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Sesame chicken vs. Beef Stroganoff — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between sesame chicken and beef Stroganoff

  • Sesame chicken has more vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B2, choline, and vitamin E, while beef Stroganoff has more vitamin K and folate.
  • Beef Stroganoff covers your daily need for vitamin K, 63% more than sesame chicken.
  • Sesame chicken contains 40 times more vitamin B3 than beef Stroganoff. While sesame chicken contains 3.96mg of vitamin B3, beef Stroganoff contains only 0.1mg.
  • The amount of cholesterol in beef Stroganoff is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Restaurant, Chinese, sesame chicken 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 3.6% 18% 41% 17% 25% 56% 63% 11% 91%
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 +1000%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +45.7%
Contains more IronIron +23.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +160%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +119.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +66.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +96.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +20.9%
~equal in Sodium ~435mg

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 3.3% 28% 26% 1.5% 10% 52% 74% 0% 62% 31% 68% 6% 40%
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 EVitamin E +219.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3860%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +345%
Contains more CholineCholine +307.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +279.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +737.5%
~equal in Vitamin A ~84µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.04mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0.26µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 14% 27% 43% 2%
Protein: 14.33 g
Fats: 14.25 g
Carbs: 26.88 g
Water: 42.8 g
Other: 1.74 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 +181%
Contains more FatsFats +209.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +198.7%
Contains more OtherOther +24.3%
Contains more WaterWater +86.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 28% 54%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.41 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.546 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.885 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +127.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2698.8%
~equal in Saturated fat ~2.324g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sesame chicken Beef Stroganoff DV% diff.
Vitamin K 27.1µg 102.8µg 63%
Polyunsaturated fat 6.885g 0.246g 44%
Vitamin B3 3.96mg 0.1mg 24%
Protein 14.33g 5.1g 18%
Selenium 16.7µg 7.6µg 17%
Vitamin B6 0.267mg 0.06mg 16%
Fats 14.25g 4.6g 15%
Folate 8µg 67µg 15%
Cholesterol 59mg 21mg 13%
Phosphorus 130mg 50mg 11%
Choline 73.3mg 18mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.225mg 0.09mg 10%
Calories 293kcal 98kcal 10%
Carbs 26.88g 9g 6%
Vitamin E 1.31mg 0.41mg 6%
Copper 0.051mg 0.1mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 3.546g 1.556g 5%
Magnesium 22mg 2mg 5%
Manganese 0.083mg 4%
Starch 10.7g 4%
Fructose 2.01g 3%
Iron 1.09mg 0.88mg 3%
Sodium 482mg 435mg 2%
Potassium 204mg 140mg 2%
Zinc 0.91mg 1.1mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin C 1mg 0mg 1%
Calcium 12mg 20mg 1%
Vitamin D 5IU 0IU 1%
Net carbs 26.18g 8.4g N/A
Sugar 15.98g 1.68g N/A
Fiber 0.7g 0.6g 0%
Vitamin A 83µg 84µg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.04mg 0%
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 0.26µg 0%
Trans fat 0.045g N/A
Saturated fat 2.41g 2.324g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.774g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.039g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.925g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sesame chicken 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
31%
Sesame chicken
33%
Beef Stroganoff
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Sesame chicken
24%
Beef Stroganoff

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Sesame chicken
Sesame chicken is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sesame chicken
Sesame chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef Stroganoff
Beef Stroganoff is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef Stroganoff
Beef Stroganoff is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef Stroganoff
Beef Stroganoff contains less Sodium (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beef Stroganoff
Beef Stroganoff is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.086g)
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. Sesame chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168087/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.