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Turkey meat vs. Beef Stroganoff — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between turkey meat and beef Stroganoff?

  • Turkey meat is richer in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, selenium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, and vitamin B2, yet beef Stroganoff is richer in vitamin K, vitamin A, and folate.
  • Beef Stroganoff's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 86% higher.
  • Turkey meat has 96 times more vitamin B3 than beef Stroganoff. Turkey meat has 9.573mg of vitamin B3, while beef Stroganoff has 0.1mg.
  • Beef Stroganoff contains less cholesterol.
  • Turkey meat has a lower glycemic index than beef Stroganoff.

We used Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted and Soup, beef stroganoff, canned, chunky style, ready-to-serve types in this comparison.

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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 21% 4.2% 21% 41% 31% 68% 96% 13% 1.8% 163%
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 +1400%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +70.7%
Contains more IronIron +23.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +125.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +346%
Contains less SodiumSodium -76.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +292.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +42.9%
~equal in Copper ~0.1mg

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 0% 4% 1.4% 6% 11% 65% 179% 57% 142% 128% 0% 6.8% 48%
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 DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +212.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +9473%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +926.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +292.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +385.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +600%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +485.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +644.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
29% 7% 64%
Protein: 28.55 g
Fats: 7.39 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 63.52 g
Other: 0.48 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 +459.8%
Contains more FatsFats +60.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +14900%
Contains more WaterWater +25.8%
Contains more OtherOther +191.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 38% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.155 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.119 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 +70.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +761.4%
~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.
Turkey meat Beef Stroganoff
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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey meat Beef Stroganoff DV% diff.
Vitamin K 0µg 102.8µg 86%
Vitamin B3 9.573mg 0.1mg 59%
Protein 28.55g 5.1g 47%
Vitamin B6 0.616mg 0.06mg 43%
Selenium 29.8µg 7.6µg 40%
Vitamin B12 1.02µg 0.26µg 32%
Cholesterol 109mg 21mg 29%
Phosphorus 223mg 50mg 25%
Vitamin B5 0.948mg 19%
Folate 9µg 67µg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.281mg 0.09mg 15%
Sodium 103mg 435mg 14%
Choline 87.4mg 18mg 13%
Zinc 2.48mg 1.1mg 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.119g 0.246g 12%
Vitamin A 12µg 84µg 8%
Magnesium 30mg 2mg 7%
Calories 189kcal 98kcal 5%
Fats 7.39g 4.6g 4%
Iron 1.09mg 0.88mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 2.647g 1.556g 3%
Carbs 0.06g 9g 3%
Potassium 239mg 140mg 3%
Fiber 0g 0.6g 2%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin D 15IU 0IU 2%
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0.41mg 2%
Calcium 14mg 20mg 1%
Copper 0.093mg 0.1mg 1%
Saturated fat 2.155g 2.324g 1%
Manganese 0.014mg 1%
Net carbs 0.06g 8.4g N/A
Sugar 0g 1.68g N/A
Vitamin B1 0.045mg 0.04mg 0%
Trans fat 0.101g N/A
Tryptophan 0.291mg 0%
Threonine 1.004mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.796mg 0%
Leucine 1.925mg 0%
Lysine 2.282mg 0%
Methionine 0.724mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.903mg 0%
Valine 0.902mg 0%
Histidine 0.749mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.105g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.841g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey meat 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
50%
Turkey meat
33%
Beef Stroganoff
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Turkey meat
24%
Beef Stroganoff

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.68g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat contains less Sodium (difference - 332mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.169g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef Stroganoff
Beef Stroganoff is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef Stroganoff
Beef Stroganoff is cheaper (difference - $2)

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. Turkey meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171479/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.