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

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What are the main differences between Beef sticks and Corn cake?

  • Beef sticks are richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, and Iron, while Corn cake is higher in Manganese, Copper, Magnesium, and Vitamin B5.
  • Beef sticks' daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 102% higher.

We used Snacks, beef sticks, smoked and Snacks, corn cakes 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 15% 20% 23% 128% 43% 66% 77% 200% 11% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 81% 5.7% 14% 53% 140% 55% 67% 64% 237% 54%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +257.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +63.7%
Contains more IronIron +142.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +21%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +14.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +442.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +223.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -68.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2010.5%

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.
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 23% 15% 0% 0% 35% 101% 85% 20% 47% 125% 0% 0% 0%
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% 15% 0% 0% 63% 12% 97% 50% 32% 0% 0% 14% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +772%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +46.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +77.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +13.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +153%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~242IU
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
8% 2% 83% 5%
Protein: 8.1 g
Fats: 2.4 g
Carbs: 83.4 g
Water: 4.6 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +165.4%
Contains more FatsFats +1966.7%
Contains more WaterWater +315.2%
Contains more OtherOther +193.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1444.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
46% 45% 10%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 20.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 20.47 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.42 g
20% 36% 44%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.42 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.76 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.93 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +2593.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +375.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -98%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef sticks Corn cake Opinion
Calories 550kcal 387kcal Beef sticks
Protein 21.5g 8.1g Beef sticks
Fats 49.6g 2.4g Beef sticks
Vitamin C 6.8mg 0mg Beef sticks
Net carbs 5.4g 81.5g Corn cake
Carbs 5.4g 83.4g Corn cake
Cholesterol 133mg 0mg Corn cake
Magnesium 21mg 114mg Corn cake
Calcium 68mg 19mg Beef sticks
Potassium 257mg 157mg Beef sticks
Iron 3.4mg 1.4mg Beef sticks
Sugar 23.47g Beef sticks
Fiber 1.9g Corn cake
Copper 0.13mg 0.42mg Corn cake
Zinc 2.42mg 2mg Beef sticks
Phosphorus 180mg 157mg Beef sticks
Sodium 1531mg 488mg Corn cake
Vitamin A 250IU 242IU Beef sticks
Vitamin A RAE 13µg 70µg Corn cake
Manganese 0.086mg 1.815mg Corn cake
Selenium 9.9µg Corn cake
Vitamin B1 0.141mg 0.25mg Corn cake
Vitamin B2 0.436mg 0.05mg Beef sticks
Vitamin B3 4.54mg 5.15mg Corn cake
Vitamin B5 0.328mg 0.83mg Corn cake
Vitamin B6 0.205mg 0.14mg Beef sticks
Vitamin B12 1µg 0µg Beef sticks
Folate 0µg 19µg Corn cake
Saturated Fat 20.8g 0.42g Corn cake
Monounsaturated Fat 20.47g 0.76g Beef sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 4.42g 0.93g Beef sticks
Tryptophan 0.184mg 0.081mg Beef sticks
Threonine 0.832mg 0.301mg Beef sticks
Isoleucine 0.818mg 0.316mg Beef sticks
Leucine 1.473mg 0.837mg Beef sticks
Lysine 1.518mg 0.267mg Beef sticks
Methionine 0.454mg 0.177mg Beef sticks
Phenylalanine 0.801mg 0.408mg Beef sticks
Valine 0.95mg 0.442mg Beef sticks
Histidine 0.53mg 0.227mg Beef sticks

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef sticks Corn cake
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
35%
Beef sticks
22%
Corn cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Beef sticks
77%
Corn cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn cake
Corn cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 133mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn cake
Corn cake contains less Sodium (difference - 1043mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn cake
Corn cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 20.38g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef sticks
Beef sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 23.47g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef sticks
Beef sticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 87)
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.
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. Corn cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168857/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.