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

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Significant differences between Beef sticks and Corn grits

  • Beef sticks have more Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Copper, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin C, however, Corn grits is richer in Iron.
  • Beef sticks covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 104% more than Corn grits.
  • Corn grits contains less Saturated Fat.

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

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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 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%
Contains more Iron +97.4%
Contains less Sodium -85.2%
Equal in Calcium - 64
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 20% 252% 5% 6% 3% 30% 3% 0% 7% 0%
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%
Contains more Iron +97.4%
Contains less Sodium -85.2%
Equal in Calcium - 64

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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +223%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +171.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +530.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +632.1%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.143
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% 1% 0% 0% 36% 32% 32% 4% 7% 21% 0% 0%
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%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.143

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

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

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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. Beef sticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168850/nutrients
  2. Corn grits - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173897/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.