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Corn grits vs. Beef sticks — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Corn grits and Beef sticks

  • Corn grits has more Iron, however, Beef sticks are richer in Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Copper, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin C.
  • Beef sticks covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 104% more than Corn grits.
  • Beef sticks have 2 times less Iron than Corn grits. Corn grits has 6.71mg of Iron, while Beef sticks have 3.4mg.
  • Corn grits contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, plain, prepared (microwaved or boiling water added), without salt and Snacks, beef sticks, smoked.

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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 Iron +97.4%
Contains less Sodium -85.2%
Contains more Magnesium +250%
Contains more Phosphorus +1185.7%
Contains more Potassium +851.9%
Contains more Zinc +2588.9%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +75.5%
Equal in Calcium - 68
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 252% 5% 6% 3% 30% 3% 0% 7% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 21% 128% 15% 78% 23% 200% 66% 44% 12% 0%
Contains more Iron +97.4%
Contains less Sodium -85.2%
Contains more Magnesium +250%
Contains more Phosphorus +1185.7%
Contains more Potassium +851.9%
Contains more Zinc +2588.9%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +75.5%
Equal in Calcium - 68

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 Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +223%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +171.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +530.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +632.1%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.141
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 0% 0% 36% 32% 32% 4% 7% 21% 0% 0%
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%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +223%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +171.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +530.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +632.1%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.141

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +195.4%
Contains more Water +325.2%
Contains more Protein +1260.8%
Contains more Fats +10022.4%
Contains more Other +478.9%
16% 81%
Protein: 1.58 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 15.95 g
Water: 81.22 g
Other: 0.76 g
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
Contains more Carbs +195.4%
Contains more Water +325.2%
Contains more Protein +1260.8%
Contains more Fats +10022.4%
Contains more Other +478.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +25171.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2214.1%
22% 23% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.076 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.191 g
46% 45% 10%
Saturated Fat: 20.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 20.47 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.42 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +25171.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2214.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn grits Beef sticks Opinion
Net carbs 14.85g 5.4g Corn grits
Protein 1.58g 21.5g Beef sticks
Fats 0.49g 49.6g Beef sticks
Carbs 15.95g 5.4g Corn grits
Calories 74kcal 550kcal Beef sticks
Starch 15.39g Corn grits
Sugar 0.1g Beef sticks
Fiber 1.1g Corn grits
Calcium 64mg 68mg Beef sticks
Iron 6.71mg 3.4mg Corn grits
Magnesium 6mg 21mg Beef sticks
Phosphorus 14mg 180mg Beef sticks
Potassium 27mg 257mg Beef sticks
Sodium 227mg 1531mg Corn grits
Zinc 0.09mg 2.42mg Beef sticks
Copper 0mg 0.13mg Beef sticks
Manganese 0.049mg 0.086mg Beef sticks
Vitamin A 250IU Beef sticks
Vitamin A RAE 13µg Beef sticks
Vitamin E 0.01mg Corn grits
Vitamin C 0mg 6.8mg Beef sticks
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.141mg Corn grits
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 0.436mg Beef sticks
Vitamin B3 1.672mg 4.54mg Beef sticks
Vitamin B5 0.052mg 0.328mg Beef sticks
Vitamin B6 0.028mg 0.205mg Beef sticks
Folate 27µg 0µg Corn grits
Vitamin B12 1µg Beef sticks
Tryptophan 0.011mg 0.184mg Beef sticks
Threonine 0.052mg 0.832mg Beef sticks
Isoleucine 0.058mg 0.818mg Beef sticks
Leucine 0.228mg 1.473mg Beef sticks
Lysine 0.031mg 1.518mg Beef sticks
Methionine 0.029mg 0.454mg Beef sticks
Phenylalanine 0.087mg 0.801mg Beef sticks
Valine 0.077mg 0.95mg Beef sticks
Histidine 0.048mg 0.53mg Beef sticks
Cholesterol 133mg Corn grits
Saturated Fat 0.076g 20.8g Corn grits
Monounsaturated Fat 0.081g 20.47g Beef sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 0.191g 4.42g Beef sticks

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corn grits Beef sticks
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
11%
Corn grits
38%
Beef sticks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Corn grits
58%
Beef sticks

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn grits
Corn grits contains less Sodium (difference - 1304mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 133mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 20.724g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef sticks
Beef sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef sticks
Beef sticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 80)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef sticks
Beef sticks is relatively richer in minerals
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. Corn grits - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173897/nutrients
  2. Beef sticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168850/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.