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Swiss cheese vs. Beef Stroganoff — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Swiss cheese and beef Stroganoff

  • Swiss cheese is richer in vitamin B12, calcium, phosphorus, selenium, zinc, and vitamin B2, while beef Stroganoff is higher in vitamin K and folate.
  • Swiss cheese covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 117% more than beef Stroganoff.
  • Swiss cheese has 45 times more calcium than beef Stroganoff. Swiss cheese has 890mg of calcium, while beef Stroganoff has 20mg.
  • Beef Stroganoff is lower in saturated fat.
  • Beef Stroganoff has a higher glycemic index (53) than Swiss cheese (27).

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, swiss 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 24% 267% 6.4% 4.9% 16% 119% 246% 24% 3.4% 164%
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 +1550%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +4350%
Contains more ZincZinc +297.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1048%
Contains less SodiumSodium -57%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +294.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +94.4%
Contains more IronIron +576.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +112.8%

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 0% 96% 12% 0% 2.8% 70% 1.2% 21% 16% 383% 3.5% 7.5% 8.5%
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 AVitamin A +242.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +46.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +235.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +18.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1076.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +263.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +7242.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +570%
Contains more CholineCholine +16.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 31% 38% 3%
Protein: 26.96 g
Fats: 30.99 g
Carbs: 1.44 g
Water: 37.63 g
Other: 2.98 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 +428.6%
Contains more FatsFats +573.7%
Contains more OtherOther +112.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +525%
Contains more WaterWater +112.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
66% 29% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.227 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.046 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.341 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 +417.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +445.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -87.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Swiss cheese Beef Stroganoff DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 3.06µg 0.26µg 117%
Calcium 890mg 20mg 87%
Vitamin K 1.4µg 102.8µg 85%
Phosphorus 574mg 50mg 75%
Saturated fat 18.227g 2.324g 72%
Protein 26.96g 5.1g 44%
Fats 30.99g 4.6g 41%
Selenium 30µg 7.6µg 41%
Zinc 4.37mg 1.1mg 30%
Cholesterol 93mg 21mg 24%
Vitamin A 288µg 84µg 23%
Vitamin B2 0.302mg 0.09mg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 8.046g 1.556g 16%
Calories 393kcal 98kcal 15%
Folate 10µg 67µg 14%
Sodium 187mg 435mg 11%
Iron 0.13mg 0.88mg 9%
Magnesium 33mg 2mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.341g 0.246g 7%
Vitamin B5 0.353mg 7%
Copper 0.047mg 0.1mg 6%
Carbs 1.44g 9g 3%
Fiber 0g 0.6g 2%
Potassium 72mg 140mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.04mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.06mg 1%
Manganese 0.026mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.6mg 0.41mg 1%
Net carbs 1.44g 8.4g N/A
Sugar 0g 1.68g N/A
Vitamin B3 0.064mg 0.1mg 0%
Trans fat 0.987g N/A
Choline 15.5mg 18mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.401mg 0%
Threonine 1.038mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.537mg 0%
Leucine 2.959mg 0%
Lysine 2.585mg 0%
Methionine 0.784mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.662mg 0%
Valine 2.139mg 0%
Histidine 1.065mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.018g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.032g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.734g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Swiss cheese 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
48%
Swiss cheese
33%
Beef Stroganoff
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
87%
Swiss cheese
24%
Beef Stroganoff

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.68g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 248mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef Stroganoff
Beef Stroganoff is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 72mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beef Stroganoff
Beef Stroganoff is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.903g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef Stroganoff
Beef Stroganoff is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Swiss cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171251/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.