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Beef sticks vs. Grape-Nuts Cereal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Beef sticks and Grape-Nuts Cereal

  • Beef sticks are higher in Vitamin B12, yet Grape-Nuts Cereal is higher in Iron, Manganese, Folate, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, and Phosphorus.
  • Grape-Nuts Cereal covers your daily Iron needs 308% more than Beef sticks.

Food varieties used in this article are Snacks, beef sticks, smoked and Cereals ready-to-eat, POST, GRAPE-NUTS Cereal.

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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 Calcium +112.5%
Contains more Zinc +16.9%
Contains more Iron +723.5%
Contains more Magnesium +490.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +159.4%
Contains more Potassium +55.6%
Contains less Sodium -69.6%
Contains more Copper +161.5%
Contains more Manganese +3662.8%
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 10% 1050% 89% 201% 36% 61% 57% 114% 423% 50%
Contains more Calcium +112.5%
Contains more Zinc +16.9%
Contains more Iron +723.5%
Contains more Magnesium +490.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +159.4%
Contains more Potassium +55.6%
Contains less Sodium -69.6%
Contains more Copper +161.5%
Contains more Manganese +3662.8%

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 A +6150%
Contains more Vitamin C +6700%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +263.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +361%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +89.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +165.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +319.5%
Contains more Folate +∞%
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 1% 13% 0% 1% 163% 28% 162% 53% 199% 259% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +6150%
Contains more Vitamin C +6700%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +263.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +361%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +89.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +165.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +319.5%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +91.6%
Contains more Fats +2640.3%
Contains more Water +445.7%
Contains more Other +47.7%
Contains more Carbs +1390.6%
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
11% 2% 80% 4% 3%
Protein: 11.22 g
Fats: 1.81 g
Carbs: 80.49 g
Water: 3.5 g
Other: 2.98 g
Contains more Protein +91.6%
Contains more Fats +2640.3%
Contains more Water +445.7%
Contains more Other +47.7%
Contains more Carbs +1390.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +9647.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +466.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.4%
46% 45% 10%
Saturated Fat: 20.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 20.47 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.42 g
26% 16% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.34 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.21 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.78 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +9647.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +466.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.4%

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 Grape-Nuts Cereal
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef sticks Grape-Nuts Cereal Opinion
Net carbs 5.4g 67.49g Grape-Nuts Cereal
Protein 21.5g 11.22g Beef sticks
Fats 49.6g 1.81g Beef sticks
Carbs 5.4g 80.49g Grape-Nuts Cereal
Calories 550kcal 361kcal Beef sticks
Sugar 8.86g Beef sticks
Fiber 13g Grape-Nuts Cereal
Calcium 68mg 32mg Beef sticks
Iron 3.4mg 28mg Grape-Nuts Cereal
Magnesium 21mg 124mg Grape-Nuts Cereal
Phosphorus 180mg 467mg Grape-Nuts Cereal
Potassium 257mg 400mg Grape-Nuts Cereal
Sodium 1531mg 465mg Grape-Nuts Cereal
Zinc 2.42mg 2.07mg Beef sticks
Copper 0.13mg 0.34mg Grape-Nuts Cereal
Manganese 0.086mg 3.236mg Grape-Nuts Cereal
Selenium 9.1µg Grape-Nuts Cereal
Vitamin A 250IU 4IU Beef sticks
Vitamin A RAE 13µg 0µg Beef sticks
Vitamin E 0.62mg Grape-Nuts Cereal
Vitamin C 6.8mg 0.1mg Beef sticks
Vitamin B1 0.141mg 0.65mg Grape-Nuts Cereal
Vitamin B2 0.436mg 0.12mg Beef sticks
Vitamin B3 4.54mg 8.62mg Grape-Nuts Cereal
Vitamin B5 0.328mg 0.872mg Grape-Nuts Cereal
Vitamin B6 0.205mg 0.86mg Grape-Nuts Cereal
Folate 0µg 345µg Grape-Nuts Cereal
Vitamin B12 1µg 0µg Beef sticks
Vitamin K 2µg Grape-Nuts Cereal
Tryptophan 0.184mg Beef sticks
Threonine 0.832mg Beef sticks
Isoleucine 0.818mg Beef sticks
Leucine 1.473mg Beef sticks
Lysine 1.518mg Beef sticks
Methionine 0.454mg Beef sticks
Phenylalanine 0.801mg Beef sticks
Valine 0.95mg Beef sticks
Histidine 0.53mg Beef sticks
Cholesterol 133mg 0mg Grape-Nuts Cereal
Saturated Fat 20.8g 0.34g Grape-Nuts Cereal
Monounsaturated Fat 20.47g 0.21g Beef sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 4.42g 0.78g Beef sticks

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef sticks Grape-Nuts Cereal
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
73%
Grape-Nuts Cereal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Beef sticks
209%
Grape-Nuts Cereal

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Grape-Nuts Cereal
Grape-Nuts Cereal contains less Sodium (difference - 1066mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Grape-Nuts Cereal
Grape-Nuts Cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 133mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Grape-Nuts Cereal
Grape-Nuts Cereal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 20.46g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Grape-Nuts Cereal
Grape-Nuts Cereal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Grape-Nuts Cereal
Grape-Nuts Cereal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef sticks
Beef sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.86g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef sticks
Beef sticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 75)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Grape-Nuts Cereal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171647/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.