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Beef sticks vs. Arepa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Beef sticks and Arepa

  • Arepa has less Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Copper, and Phosphorus.
  • Beef sticks' daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 89% more.
  • Arepa is lower in Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Snacks, beef sticks, smoked and Restaurant, Latino, arepa (unleavened cornmeal bread).

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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.
Beef sticks
Beef sticks
5
:
5
Arepa
Arepa
Contains more Iron +226.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +53.8%
Contains more Potassium +192%
Contains more Zinc +202.5%
Contains more Copper +333.3%
Contains more Calcium +30.9%
Contains more Magnesium +28.6%
Contains less Sodium -82.4%
Contains more Manganese +34.9%
Beef sticks
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 21% 128% 15% 78% 23% 200% 66% 44% 12% 0%
Arepa
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 39% 20% 51% 8% 36% 22% 10% 16% 34%
Contains more Iron +226.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +53.8%
Contains more Potassium +192%
Contains more Zinc +202.5%
Contains more Copper +333.3%
Contains more Calcium +30.9%
Contains more Magnesium +28.6%
Contains less Sodium -82.4%
Contains more Manganese +34.9%

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.
Beef sticks
Beef sticks
9
:
2
Arepa
Arepa
Contains more Vitamin A +17.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +101.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +938.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +411.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +62.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +91.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Beef sticks
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%
Arepa
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 13% 6% 0% 0% 18% 10% 17% 13% 25% 0% 0% 9%
Contains more Vitamin A +17.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +101.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +938.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +411.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +62.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +91.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beef sticks
Beef sticks
3
:
2
Arepa
Arepa
Contains more Protein +292.3%
Contains more Fats +821.9%
Contains more Other +266.7%
Contains more Carbs +587.8%
Contains more Water +166%
Beef sticks
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
Arepa
5% 5% 37% 51%
Protein: 5.48 g
Fats: 5.38 g
Carbs: 37.14 g
Water: 50.8 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more Protein +292.3%
Contains more Fats +821.9%
Contains more Other +266.7%
Contains more Carbs +587.8%
Contains more Water +166%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beef sticks
Beef sticks
2
:
1
Arepa
Arepa
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1252%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +346.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86%
Beef sticks
46% 45% 10%
Saturated Fat: 20.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 20.47 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.42 g
Arepa
54% 28% 18%
Saturated Fat: 2.902 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.514 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.989 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1252%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +346.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86%

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 Arepa
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef sticks Arepa Opinion
Net carbs 5.4g 34.54g Arepa
Protein 21.5g 5.48g Beef sticks
Fats 49.6g 5.38g Beef sticks
Carbs 5.4g 37.14g Arepa
Calories 550kcal 219kcal Beef sticks
Sugar 0.87g Beef sticks
Fiber 2.6g Arepa
Calcium 68mg 89mg Arepa
Iron 3.4mg 1.04mg Beef sticks
Magnesium 21mg 27mg Arepa
Phosphorus 180mg 117mg Beef sticks
Potassium 257mg 88mg Beef sticks
Sodium 1531mg 270mg Arepa
Zinc 2.42mg 0.8mg Beef sticks
Copper 0.13mg 0.03mg Beef sticks
Manganese 0.086mg 0.116mg Arepa
Selenium 6.1µg Arepa
Vitamin A 250IU 213IU Beef sticks
Vitamin A RAE 13µg 61µg Arepa
Vitamin E 0.29mg Arepa
Vitamin C 6.8mg Beef sticks
Vitamin B1 0.141mg 0.07mg Beef sticks
Vitamin B2 0.436mg 0.042mg Beef sticks
Vitamin B3 4.54mg 0.888mg Beef sticks
Vitamin B5 0.328mg 0.202mg Beef sticks
Vitamin B6 0.205mg 0.107mg Beef sticks
Vitamin B12 1µg 0µg Beef sticks
Vitamin K 3.5µg Arepa
Tryptophan 0.184mg 0.048mg Beef sticks
Threonine 0.832mg 0.193mg Beef sticks
Isoleucine 0.818mg 0.207mg Beef sticks
Leucine 1.473mg 0.671mg Beef sticks
Lysine 1.518mg 0.228mg Beef sticks
Methionine 0.454mg 0.131mg Beef sticks
Phenylalanine 0.801mg 0.276mg Beef sticks
Valine 0.95mg 0.276mg Beef sticks
Histidine 0.53mg 0.166mg Beef sticks
Cholesterol 133mg 5mg Arepa
Trans Fat 0.157g Beef sticks
Saturated Fat 20.8g 2.902g Arepa
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g Arepa
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g Arepa
Monounsaturated Fat 20.47g 1.514g Beef sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 4.42g 0.989g Beef sticks
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Arepa
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.825g Arepa
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Arepa
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g Arepa
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Arepa

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Beef sticks Arepa
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
9%
Arepa
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Beef sticks
26%
Arepa

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef sticks
Beef sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef sticks
Beef sticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef sticks
Beef sticks is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arepa
Arepa contains less Sodium (difference - 1261mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Arepa
Arepa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 128mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Arepa
Arepa is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.898g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Beef sticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168850/nutrients
  2. Arepa - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168070/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.