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Whey vs. Beef Stroganoff — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Whey and Beef Stroganoff

  • Whey contains less Vitamin K, Folate, Copper, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin A RAE, and Zinc than Beef Stroganoff.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Beef Stroganoff is 86% higher.
  • Whey is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Whey, sweet, fluid 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.
Contains more Calcium +135%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Potassium +15%
Contains less Sodium -87.6%
Contains more Iron +1366.7%
Contains more Zinc +746.2%
Contains more Copper +2400%
Contains more Selenium +300%
Equal in Phosphorus - 50
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 3% 6% 20% 15% 8% 4% 2% 1% 11%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 33% 2% 22% 13% 57% 30% 34% 0% 42%
Contains more Calcium +135%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Potassium +15%
Contains less Sodium -87.6%
Contains more Iron +1366.7%
Contains more Zinc +746.2%
Contains more Copper +2400%
Contains more Selenium +300%
Equal in Phosphorus - 50

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.
Whey
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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +75.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +6733.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +35.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +93.5%
Contains more Folate +6600%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.26
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 1% 9% 37% 2% 23% 8% 1% 35% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 50% 9% 0% 0% 10% 21% 2% 0% 14% 51% 33% 257%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +75.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +6733.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +35.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +93.5%
Contains more Folate +6600%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.26

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +16.5%
Contains more Protein +500%
Contains more Fats +1177.8%
Contains more Carbs +75.1%
Contains more Other +164.2%
5% 93%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 0.36 g
Carbs: 5.14 g
Water: 93.12 g
Other: 0.53 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 Water +16.5%
Contains more Protein +500%
Contains more Fats +1177.8%
Contains more Carbs +75.1%
Contains more Other +164.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1456%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2136.4%
67% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 0.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.011 g
56% 38% 6%
Saturated Fat: 2.324 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.556 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.246 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1456%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2136.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Whey Beef Stroganoff Opinion
Net carbs 5.14g 8.4g Beef Stroganoff
Protein 0.85g 5.1g Beef Stroganoff
Fats 0.36g 4.6g Beef Stroganoff
Carbs 5.14g 9g Beef Stroganoff
Calories 27kcal 98kcal Beef Stroganoff
Sugar 5.14g 1.68g Beef Stroganoff
Fiber 0g 0.6g Beef Stroganoff
Calcium 47mg 20mg Whey
Iron 0.06mg 0.88mg Beef Stroganoff
Magnesium 8mg 2mg Whey
Phosphorus 46mg 50mg Beef Stroganoff
Potassium 161mg 140mg Whey
Sodium 54mg 435mg Whey
Zinc 0.13mg 1.1mg Beef Stroganoff
Copper 0.004mg 0.1mg Beef Stroganoff
Manganese 0.001mg Whey
Selenium 1.9µg 7.6µg Beef Stroganoff
Vitamin A 12IU 820IU Beef Stroganoff
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 84µg Beef Stroganoff
Vitamin E 0mg 0.41mg Beef Stroganoff
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Whey
Vitamin B1 0.036mg 0.04mg Beef Stroganoff
Vitamin B2 0.158mg 0.09mg Whey
Vitamin B3 0.074mg 0.1mg Beef Stroganoff
Vitamin B5 0.383mg Whey
Vitamin B6 0.031mg 0.06mg Beef Stroganoff
Folate 1µg 67µg Beef Stroganoff
Vitamin B12 0.28µg 0.26µg Whey
Vitamin K 0µg 102.8µg Beef Stroganoff
Tryptophan 0.013mg Whey
Threonine 0.054mg Whey
Isoleucine 0.047mg Whey
Leucine 0.078mg Whey
Lysine 0.068mg Whey
Methionine 0.016mg Whey
Phenylalanine 0.027mg Whey
Valine 0.046mg Whey
Histidine 0.016mg Whey
Cholesterol 2mg 21mg Whey
Saturated Fat 0.23g 2.324g Whey
Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g 1.556g Beef Stroganoff
Polyunsaturated fat 0.011g 0.246g Beef Stroganoff

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Whey Beef Stroganoff
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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%
Whey
37%
Beef Stroganoff
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Whey
24%
Beef Stroganoff

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Whey
Whey contains less Sodium (difference - 381mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Whey
Whey is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Whey
Whey is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.094g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Whey
Whey is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef Stroganoff
Beef Stroganoff is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.46g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef Stroganoff
Beef Stroganoff is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef Stroganoff
Beef Stroganoff is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Whey - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171282/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.