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

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The main differences between beef sticks and plantain chips

  • Beef sticks are richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, iron, vitamin B3, and zinc, yet plantain chips are richer in vitamin C and vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for beef sticks is 62% higher.

Food types used in this article are Snacks, beef sticks, smoked and Snacks, plantain chips, salted.

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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% 2.7% 69% 36% 66% 10% 33% 26% 36% 2.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +655.6%
Contains more IronIron +250.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +554.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +130.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +238.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +205.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +52.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +220.9%

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.
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 107% 23% 101% 0% 16% 9.2% 15% 66% 106% 0% 72% 26% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +116.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +990%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +466.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +372.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +430.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +235.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +124.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~0mg

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
2% 30% 64% 2% 2%
Protein: 2.28 g
Fats: 29.59 g
Carbs: 63.84 g
Water: 2.09 g
Other: 2.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +843%
Contains more FatsFats +67.6%
Contains more WaterWater +813.9%
Contains more OtherOther +100%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1082.2%

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
32% 22% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.337 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.632 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 11.739 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +263.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -59.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +165.6%

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 Plantain chips
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef sticks Plantain chips DV% diff.
Sodium 1531mg 202mg 58%
Saturated fat 20.8g 8.337g 57%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.42g 11.739g 49%
Cholesterol 133mg 0mg 44%
Vitamin B12 1µg 0µg 42%
Protein 21.5g 2.28g 38%
Monounsaturated fat 20.47g 5.632g 37%
Vitamin E 5.04mg 34%
Fats 49.6g 29.59g 31%
Vitamin B2 0.436mg 0.04mg 30%
Iron 3.4mg 0.97mg 30%
Vitamin C 6.8mg 32.1mg 28%
Vitamin K 28.6µg 24%
Vitamin B3 4.54mg 0.802mg 23%
Starch 50.8g 21%
Vitamin B6 0.205mg 0.46mg 20%
Carbs 5.4g 63.84g 19%
Zinc 2.42mg 0.37mg 19%
Potassium 257mg 786mg 16%
Phosphorus 180mg 78mg 15%
Vitamin B5 0.328mg 1.1mg 15%
Fiber 3.5g 14%
Magnesium 21mg 71mg 12%
Folate 0µg 35µg 9%
Copper 0.13mg 0.198mg 8%
Manganese 0.086mg 0.276mg 8%
Vitamin A 13µg 69µg 6%
Calcium 68mg 9mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.141mg 0.065mg 6%
Calories 550kcal 531kcal 1%
Selenium 0.4µg 1%
Net carbs 5.4g 60.34g N/A
Sugar 0.92g N/A
Trans fat 0.185g N/A
Tryptophan 0.184mg 0%
Threonine 0.832mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.818mg 0%
Leucine 1.473mg 0%
Lysine 1.518mg 0%
Methionine 0.454mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.801mg 0%
Valine 0.95mg 0%
Histidine 0.53mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.028g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.078g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef sticks Plantain 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
42%
Plantain chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Beef sticks
33%
Plantain chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 133mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips contains less Sodium (difference - 1329mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.463g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef sticks
Beef sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.92g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef sticks
Beef sticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
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. Plantain chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173142/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.