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Beef sticks vs. Rice cakes — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Beef sticks and Rice cakes different?

  • Beef sticks are higher in Vitamin B12, Iron, and Vitamin B2, however, Rice cakes are richer in Manganese, Magnesium, Phosphorus, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Rice cakes is 265% higher.

Snacks, beef sticks, smoked and Snacks, rice cakes, brown rice, buckwheat are the varieties 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.
Contains more Calcium +518.2%
Contains more Iron +198.2%
Contains more Magnesium +619%
Contains more Phosphorus +111.1%
Contains more Potassium +16.3%
Contains less Sodium -92.4%
Contains more Copper +192.3%
Contains more Manganese +7086%
Equal in Zinc - 2.5
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 21% 128% 15% 78% 23% 200% 66% 44% 12% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 43% 108% 163% 27% 16% 69% 127% 807% 90%
Contains more Calcium +518.2%
Contains more Iron +198.2%
Contains more Magnesium +619%
Contains more Phosphorus +111.1%
Contains more Potassium +16.3%
Contains less Sodium -92.4%
Contains more Copper +192.3%
Contains more Manganese +7086%
Equal in Zinc - 2.5

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +151.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +323.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +57.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +78.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +253.7%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 15% 0% 0% 23% 36% 101% 86% 20% 48% 0% 126% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 14% 24% 152% 70% 30% 16% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +151.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +323.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +57.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +78.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +253.7%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +138.9%
Contains more Fats +1317.1%
Contains more Water +223.7%
Contains more Other +193.3%
Contains more Carbs +1383.3%
22% 50% 5% 19% 4%
Protein: 21.5 g
Fats: 49.6 g
Carbs: 5.4 g
Water: 19.1 g
Other: 4.4 g
9% 4% 80% 6%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 3.5 g
Carbs: 80.1 g
Water: 5.9 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more Protein +138.9%
Contains more Fats +1317.1%
Contains more Water +223.7%
Contains more Other +193.3%
Contains more Carbs +1383.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1744.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +298.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.9%
46% 45% 10%
Saturated Fat: 20.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 20.47 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.42 g
22% 39% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.64 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.11 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.11 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1744.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +298.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef sticks Rice cakes Opinion
Net carbs 5.4g 76.3g Rice cakes
Protein 21.5g 9g Beef sticks
Fats 49.6g 3.5g Beef sticks
Carbs 5.4g 80.1g Rice cakes
Calories 550kcal 380kcal Beef sticks
Fiber 3.8g Rice cakes
Calcium 68mg 11mg Beef sticks
Iron 3.4mg 1.14mg Beef sticks
Magnesium 21mg 151mg Rice cakes
Phosphorus 180mg 380mg Rice cakes
Potassium 257mg 299mg Rice cakes
Sodium 1531mg 116mg Rice cakes
Zinc 2.42mg 2.5mg Rice cakes
Copper 0.13mg 0.38mg Rice cakes
Manganese 0.086mg 6.18mg Rice cakes
Selenium 16.4µg Rice cakes
Vitamin A 250IU 0IU Beef sticks
Vitamin A RAE 13µg 0µg Beef sticks
Vitamin C 6.8mg 0mg Beef sticks
Vitamin B1 0.141mg 0.056mg Beef sticks
Vitamin B2 0.436mg 0.103mg Beef sticks
Vitamin B3 4.54mg 8.096mg Rice cakes
Vitamin B5 0.328mg 1.16mg Rice cakes
Vitamin B6 0.205mg 0.13mg Beef sticks
Folate 0µg 21µg Rice cakes
Vitamin B12 1µg 0µg Beef sticks
Tryptophan 0.184mg 0.125mg Beef sticks
Threonine 0.832mg 0.34mg Beef sticks
Isoleucine 0.818mg 0.358mg Beef sticks
Leucine 1.473mg 0.638mg Beef sticks
Lysine 1.518mg 0.414mg Beef sticks
Methionine 0.454mg 0.152mg Beef sticks
Phenylalanine 0.801mg 0.399mg Beef sticks
Valine 0.95mg 0.489mg Beef sticks
Histidine 0.53mg 0.218mg Beef sticks
Cholesterol 133mg 0mg Rice cakes
Saturated Fat 20.8g 0.64g Rice cakes
Monounsaturated Fat 20.47g 1.11g Beef sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 4.42g 1.11g Beef sticks

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef sticks Rice cakes
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
38%
Beef sticks
25%
Rice cakes
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Beef sticks
145%
Rice cakes

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes contains less Sodium (difference - 1415mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 133mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 20.16g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef sticks
Beef sticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 82)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Beef sticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168850/nutrients
  2. Rice cakes - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167967/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.