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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 from 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% 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 107% 83% 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 +454.4%
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 Opinion
Calories 550kcal 531kcal Beef sticks
Protein 21.5g 2.28g Beef sticks
Fats 49.6g 29.59g Beef sticks
Vitamin C 6.8mg 32.1mg Plantain chips
Net carbs 5.4g 60.34g Plantain chips
Carbs 5.4g 63.84g Plantain chips
Cholesterol 133mg 0mg Plantain chips
Magnesium 21mg 71mg Plantain chips
Calcium 68mg 9mg Beef sticks
Potassium 257mg 786mg Plantain chips
Iron 3.4mg 0.97mg Beef sticks
Sugar 0.92g Beef sticks
Fiber 3.5g Plantain chips
Copper 0.13mg 0.198mg Plantain chips
Zinc 2.42mg 0.37mg Beef sticks
Starch 50.8g Plantain chips
Phosphorus 180mg 78mg Beef sticks
Sodium 1531mg 202mg Plantain chips
Vitamin A 250IU 1386IU Plantain chips
Vitamin A 13µg 69µg Plantain chips
Vitamin E 5.04mg Plantain chips
Manganese 0.086mg 0.276mg Plantain chips
Selenium 0.4µg Plantain chips
Vitamin B1 0.141mg 0.065mg Beef sticks
Vitamin B2 0.436mg 0.04mg Beef sticks
Vitamin B3 4.54mg 0.802mg Beef sticks
Vitamin B5 0.328mg 1.1mg Plantain chips
Vitamin B6 0.205mg 0.46mg Plantain chips
Vitamin B12 1µg 0µg Beef sticks
Vitamin K 28.6µg Plantain chips
Folate 0µg 35µg Plantain chips
Trans Fat 0.185g Beef sticks
Saturated Fat 20.8g 8.337g Plantain chips
Monounsaturated Fat 20.47g 5.632g Beef sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 4.42g 11.739g Plantain chips
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
Omega-3 - EPA 0.028g Plantain chips
Omega-3 - ALA 0.078g Plantain chips
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Plantain chips
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g Plantain chips

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
35%
Beef sticks
46%
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.