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

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Significant differences between beef sticks and corn chips

  • Beef sticks have more vitamin B12, vitamin B2, iron, vitamin B3, and zinc; however, corn chips are richer in magnesium and manganese.
  • Beef sticks cover your daily saturated fat needs 82% more than corn chips.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Snacks, beef sticks, smoked and Snacks, corn-based, extruded, chips, plain.

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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 51% 41% 13% 45% 34% 35% 83% 67% 43% 41%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +78.5%
Contains more IronIron +183.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +28.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +87.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +242.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +102.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -66.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +287.2%
~equal in Phosphorus ~194mg

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% 4.3% 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% 1% 145% 0% 12% 18% 16% 11% 39% 0% 16% 6% 6.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +459%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +439.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +72.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +22.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
6% 33% 57% 3%
Protein: 6.17 g
Fats: 33.36 g
Carbs: 56.9 g
Water: 1.07 g
Other: 2.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +248.5%
Contains more FatsFats +48.7%
Contains more WaterWater +1685%
Contains more OtherOther +76%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +953.7%

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
14% 31% 55%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.331 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 16.438 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +124.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -79.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +271.9%

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 Corn chips
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 chips DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 4.42g 16.438g 80%
Saturated fat 20.8g 4.331g 75%
Vitamin E 7.23mg 48%
Cholesterol 133mg 0mg 44%
Sodium 1531mg 514mg 44%
Vitamin B12 1µg 0µg 42%
Protein 21.5g 6.17g 31%
Vitamin B2 0.436mg 0.078mg 28%
Iron 3.4mg 1.2mg 28%
Monounsaturated fat 20.47g 9.134g 28%
Fats 49.6g 33.36g 25%
Vitamin B3 4.54mg 0.842mg 23%
Starch 51.36g 21%
Carbs 5.4g 56.9g 17%
Fiber 4g 16%
Selenium 7.6µg 14%
Magnesium 21mg 72mg 12%
Manganese 0.086mg 0.333mg 11%
Zinc 2.42mg 1.29mg 10%
Vitamin C 6.8mg 0mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.141mg 0.047mg 8%
Calcium 68mg 138mg 7%
Vitamin K 6.3µg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.205mg 0.167mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.328mg 0.19mg 3%
Copper 0.13mg 0.101mg 3%
Potassium 257mg 144mg 3%
Phosphorus 180mg 194mg 2%
Choline 12.1mg 2%
Folate 0µg 8µg 2%
Calories 550kcal 538kcal 1%
Vitamin A 13µg 3µg 1%
Net carbs 5.4g 52.9g N/A
Sugar 0.27g N/A
Trans fat 0.088g N/A
Tryptophan 0.184mg 0.046mg 0%
Threonine 0.832mg 0.246mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.818mg 0.235mg 0%
Leucine 1.473mg 0.803mg 0%
Lysine 1.518mg 0.185mg 0%
Methionine 0.454mg 0.137mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.801mg 0.322mg 0%
Valine 0.95mg 0.331mg 0%
Histidine 0.53mg 0.2mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.264g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 16.036g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef sticks Corn chips
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
34%
Beef sticks
21%
Corn chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Beef sticks
45%
Corn chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn chips
Corn chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 133mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn chips
Corn chips contains less Sodium (difference - 1017mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corn chips
Corn chips is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.469g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef sticks
Beef sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.27g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef sticks
Beef sticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
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 chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167537/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.