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Beef sticks vs. Popcorn — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Beef sticks and Popcorn

  • Beef sticks have more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3, while Popcorn have more Manganese, Magnesium, Phosphorus, and Copper.
  • Beef sticks' daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 101% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Snacks, beef sticks, smoked and Snacks, popcorn, air-popped.

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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 103% 2.1% 29% 120% 87% 84% 153% 1% 145% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +871.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +585.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +28%
Contains more CopperCopper +101.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +27.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +98.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1194.2%
~equal in Iron ~3.19mg
~equal in Selenium ~0µg

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 0% 12% 5.8% 0% 26% 19% 43% 31% 36% 0% 3% 23% 12%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +27.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +35.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +425.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +96.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +30.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +55.5%
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
13% 5% 78% 3%
Protein: 12.94 g
Fats: 4.54 g
Carbs: 77.78 g
Water: 3.32 g
Other: 1.42 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +66.2%
Contains more FatsFats +992.5%
Contains more WaterWater +475.3%
Contains more OtherOther +209.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1340.4%

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
16% 24% 59%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.637 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.95 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.318 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +2054.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +90.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -96.9%

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 Popcorn
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef sticks Popcorn Opinion
Calories 550kcal 387kcal Beef sticks
Protein 21.5g 12.94g Beef sticks
Fats 49.6g 4.54g Beef sticks
Vitamin C 6.8mg 0mg Beef sticks
Net carbs 5.4g 63.28g Popcorn
Carbs 5.4g 77.78g Popcorn
Cholesterol 133mg 0mg Popcorn
Magnesium 21mg 144mg Popcorn
Calcium 68mg 7mg Beef sticks
Potassium 257mg 329mg Popcorn
Iron 3.4mg 3.19mg Beef sticks
Sugar 0.87g Beef sticks
Fiber 14.5g Popcorn
Copper 0.13mg 0.262mg Popcorn
Zinc 2.42mg 3.08mg Popcorn
Starch 54.4g Popcorn
Phosphorus 180mg 358mg Popcorn
Sodium 1531mg 8mg Popcorn
Vitamin A 250IU 196IU Beef sticks
Vitamin A 13µg 10µg Beef sticks
Vitamin E 0.29mg Popcorn
Manganese 0.086mg 1.113mg Popcorn
Vitamin B1 0.141mg 0.104mg Beef sticks
Vitamin B2 0.436mg 0.083mg Beef sticks
Vitamin B3 4.54mg 2.308mg Beef sticks
Vitamin B5 0.328mg 0.51mg Popcorn
Vitamin B6 0.205mg 0.157mg Beef sticks
Vitamin B12 1µg 0µg Beef sticks
Vitamin K 1.2µg Popcorn
Folate 0µg 31µg Popcorn
Choline 21.2mg Popcorn
Saturated Fat 20.8g 0.637g Popcorn
Monounsaturated Fat 20.47g 0.95g Beef sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 4.42g 2.318g Beef sticks
Tryptophan 0.184mg 0.085mg Beef sticks
Threonine 0.832mg 0.452mg Beef sticks
Isoleucine 0.818mg 0.431mg Beef sticks
Leucine 1.473mg 1.473mg
Lysine 1.518mg 0.338mg Beef sticks
Methionine 0.454mg 0.252mg Beef sticks
Phenylalanine 0.801mg 0.59mg Beef sticks
Valine 0.95mg 0.607mg Beef sticks
Histidine 0.53mg 0.367mg Beef sticks
Fructose 0.07g Popcorn

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef sticks Popcorn
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
16%
Popcorn
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Beef sticks
72%
Popcorn

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Popcorn
Popcorn is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 133mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Popcorn
Popcorn contains less Sodium (difference - 1523mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Popcorn
Popcorn is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 20.163g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Popcorn
Popcorn is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef sticks
Beef sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef sticks
Beef sticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
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. Popcorn - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167959/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.