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Beef sticks vs. Pretzels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Beef sticks and Pretzels different?

  • Beef sticks are higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin B3, and Zinc, however, Pretzels are richer in Manganese, Folate, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Beef sticks is 100% higher.

Snacks, beef sticks, smoked and Snacks, pretzels, hard, plain, made with unenriched flour, salted are the varieties 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 +88.9%
Contains more Iron +103.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +59.3%
Contains more Potassium +76%
Contains less Sodium -10.7%
Contains more Zinc +184.7%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Copper +103.1%
Contains more Manganese +1980.2%
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 11% 63% 25% 49% 13% 224% 24% 88% 234% 32%
Contains more Calcium +88.9%
Contains more Iron +103.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +59.3%
Contains more Potassium +76%
Contains less Sodium -10.7%
Contains more Zinc +184.7%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Copper +103.1%
Contains more Manganese +1980.2%

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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +336%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +136.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +13.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +76.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +27.7%
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% 0% 0% 0% 45% 24% 36% 18% 27% 63% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +336%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +136.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +13.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +76.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +27.7%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +136.3%
Contains more Fats +1317.1%
Contains more Water +478.8%
Contains more Carbs +1366.7%
Contains more Other +11.4%
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
9% 4% 79% 3% 5%
Protein: 9.1 g
Fats: 3.5 g
Carbs: 79.2 g
Water: 3.3 g
Other: 4.9 g
Contains more Protein +136.3%
Contains more Fats +1317.1%
Contains more Water +478.8%
Contains more Carbs +1366.7%
Contains more Other +11.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1405.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +262.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.4%
46% 45% 10%
Saturated Fat: 20.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 20.47 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.42 g
23% 41% 37%
Saturated Fat: 0.75 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.22 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1405.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +262.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef sticks Pretzels Opinion
Net carbs 5.4g 76.4g Pretzels
Protein 21.5g 9.1g Beef sticks
Fats 49.6g 3.5g Beef sticks
Carbs 5.4g 79.2g Pretzels
Calories 550kcal 381kcal Beef sticks
Fiber 2.8g Pretzels
Calcium 68mg 36mg Beef sticks
Iron 3.4mg 1.67mg Beef sticks
Magnesium 21mg 35mg Pretzels
Phosphorus 180mg 113mg Beef sticks
Potassium 257mg 146mg Beef sticks
Sodium 1531mg 1715mg Beef sticks
Zinc 2.42mg 0.85mg Beef sticks
Copper 0.13mg 0.264mg Pretzels
Manganese 0.086mg 1.789mg Pretzels
Selenium 5.8µg Pretzels
Vitamin A 250IU 0IU Beef sticks
Vitamin A RAE 13µg 0µg Beef sticks
Vitamin C 6.8mg 0mg Beef sticks
Vitamin B1 0.141mg 0.18mg Pretzels
Vitamin B2 0.436mg 0.1mg Beef sticks
Vitamin B3 4.54mg 1.92mg Beef sticks
Vitamin B5 0.328mg 0.288mg Beef sticks
Vitamin B6 0.205mg 0.116mg Beef sticks
Folate 0µg 83µg Pretzels
Vitamin B12 1µg 0µg Beef sticks
Tryptophan 0.184mg 0.109mg Beef sticks
Threonine 0.832mg 0.259mg Beef sticks
Isoleucine 0.818mg 0.345mg Beef sticks
Leucine 1.473mg 0.636mg Beef sticks
Lysine 1.518mg 0.221mg Beef sticks
Methionine 0.454mg 0.164mg Beef sticks
Phenylalanine 0.801mg 0.453mg Beef sticks
Valine 0.95mg 0.392mg Beef sticks
Histidine 0.53mg 0.201mg Beef sticks
Cholesterol 133mg 0mg Pretzels
Saturated Fat 20.8g 0.75g Pretzels
Monounsaturated Fat 20.47g 1.36g Beef sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 4.42g 1.22g Beef sticks

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Beef sticks Pretzels
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
18%
Pretzels
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Beef sticks
76%
Pretzels

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pretzels
Pretzels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 133mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pretzels
Pretzels is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 20.05g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef sticks
Beef sticks contains less Sodium (difference - 184mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef sticks
Beef sticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 83)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef sticks
Beef sticks is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Pretzels - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170650/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.