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

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How are Beef sticks and Potato chips different?

  • Beef sticks are richer in Vitamin B12, Iron, and Vitamin B2, while Potato chips is higher in Vitamin B6, Potassium, Vitamin C, and Copper.
  • Beef sticks covers your daily need of Sodium 66% more than Potato chips.

Snacks, beef sticks, smoked and Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted types were used in this article.

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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 +183.3%
Contains more Iron +108.6%
Contains more Zinc +122%
Contains more Magnesium +219%
Contains more Potassium +396.1%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Copper +135.4%
Contains more Manganese +411.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 165
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 8% 62% 48% 71% 113% 2% 30% 102% 58% 45%
Contains more Calcium +183.3%
Contains more Iron +108.6%
Contains more Zinc +122%
Contains more Magnesium +219%
Contains more Potassium +396.1%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Copper +135.4%
Contains more Manganese +411.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 165

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +121.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +18.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +357.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +18.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +22.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +222%
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 0% 183% 0% 104% 42% 46% 72% 25% 153% 34% 0% 56%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +121.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +18.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +357.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +18.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +22.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +222%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +207.1%
Contains more Fats +43.4%
Contains more Water +905.3%
Contains more Other +22.2%
Contains more Carbs +879.6%
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
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 g
Contains more Protein +207.1%
Contains more Fats +43.4%
Contains more Water +905.3%
Contains more Other +22.2%
Contains more Carbs +879.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +108%
Contains less Saturated Fat -47.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +175.3%
46% 45% 10%
Saturated Fat: 20.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 20.47 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.42 g
33% 30% 37%
Saturated Fat: 10.96 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.17 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +108%
Contains less Saturated Fat -47.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +175.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef sticks Potato chips Opinion
Net carbs 5.4g 48.1g Potato chips
Protein 21.5g 7g Beef sticks
Fats 49.6g 34.6g Beef sticks
Carbs 5.4g 52.9g Potato chips
Calories 550kcal 536kcal Beef sticks
Sugar 0.22g Beef sticks
Fiber 4.8g Potato chips
Calcium 68mg 24mg Beef sticks
Iron 3.4mg 1.63mg Beef sticks
Magnesium 21mg 67mg Potato chips
Phosphorus 180mg 165mg Beef sticks
Potassium 257mg 1275mg Potato chips
Sodium 1531mg 8mg Potato chips
Zinc 2.42mg 1.09mg Beef sticks
Copper 0.13mg 0.306mg Potato chips
Manganese 0.086mg 0.44mg Potato chips
Selenium 8.1µg Potato chips
Vitamin A 250IU 0IU Beef sticks
Vitamin A RAE 13µg 0µg Beef sticks
Vitamin E 9.11mg Potato chips
Vitamin C 6.8mg 31.1mg Potato chips
Vitamin B1 0.141mg 0.167mg Potato chips
Vitamin B2 0.436mg 0.197mg Beef sticks
Vitamin B3 4.54mg 3.827mg Beef sticks
Vitamin B5 0.328mg 0.402mg Potato chips
Vitamin B6 0.205mg 0.66mg Potato chips
Folate 0µg 45µg Potato chips
Vitamin B12 1µg 0µg Beef sticks
Vitamin K 22.1µg Potato chips
Tryptophan 0.184mg 0.108mg Beef sticks
Threonine 0.832mg 0.253mg Beef sticks
Isoleucine 0.818mg 0.283mg Beef sticks
Leucine 1.473mg 0.419mg Beef sticks
Lysine 1.518mg 0.424mg Beef sticks
Methionine 0.454mg 0.11mg Beef sticks
Phenylalanine 0.801mg 0.31mg Beef sticks
Valine 0.95mg 0.392mg Beef sticks
Histidine 0.53mg 153mg Potato chips
Cholesterol 133mg 0mg Potato chips
Saturated Fat 20.8g 10.96g Potato chips
Monounsaturated Fat 20.47g 9.84g Beef sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 4.42g 12.17g Potato chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Beef sticks Potato chips
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
59%
Potato chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Beef sticks
53%
Potato chips

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 1523mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 133mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.84g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef sticks
Beef sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.22g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef sticks
Beef sticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef sticks
Beef sticks is cheaper (difference - $2)
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. Potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170649/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.