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Beef sticks vs. Scrambled egg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between beef sticks and scrambled egg

  • Beef sticks are higher in vitamin B3, iron, and copper, yet scrambled egg is higher in vitamin B5, phosphorus, vitamin A, and folate.
  • Scrambled egg covers your daily cholesterol needs 98% more than beef sticks.
  • Beef sticks contain 22 times more vitamin B3 than scrambled egg. While beef sticks contain 4.54mg of vitamin B3, scrambled egg contains only 0.21mg.
  • The amount of sodium in scrambled egg is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Snacks, beef sticks, smoked and Fast foods, egg, scrambled.

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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 10% 17% 13% 97% 22% 45% 104% 24% 5.6% 123%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +19.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +74.8%
Contains more IronIron +31.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +94%
Contains more ZincZinc +45.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +100%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +34.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.8%

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 11% 59% 19% 17% 20% 120% 3.9% 56% 44% 126% 23% 22% 99%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +106.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +76.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2061.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1253.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +19.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +186.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.19mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~1.01µg

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
14% 16% 2% 67%
Protein: 13.84 g
Fats: 16.18 g
Carbs: 2.08 g
Water: 66.7 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +55.3%
Contains more FatsFats +206.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +159.6%
Contains more OtherOther +266.7%
Contains more WaterWater +249.2%

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
44% 42% 14%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.153 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.889 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.969 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +247.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +124.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -70.4%

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 Scrambled egg
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef sticks Scrambled egg DV% diff.
Cholesterol 133mg 426mg 98%
Saturated fat 20.8g 6.153g 67%
Sodium 1531mg 187mg 58%
Fats 49.6g 16.18g 51%
Selenium 22.5µg 41%
Monounsaturated fat 20.47g 5.889g 36%
Choline 180.6mg 33%
Vitamin B3 4.54mg 0.21mg 27%
Vitamin A 13µg 176µg 18%
Calories 550kcal 212kcal 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.42g 1.969g 16%
Protein 21.5g 13.84g 15%
Vitamin B5 0.328mg 0.94mg 12%
Iron 3.4mg 2.59mg 10%
Phosphorus 180mg 242mg 9%
Vitamin K 9µg 8%
Copper 0.13mg 0.067mg 7%
Zinc 2.42mg 1.66mg 7%
Folate 0µg 29µg 7%
Vitamin D 46IU 6%
Vitamin B2 0.436mg 0.52mg 6%
Vitamin D 1.1µg 6%
Vitamin E 0.96mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.141mg 0.08mg 5%
Vitamin C 6.8mg 3.3mg 4%
Potassium 257mg 147mg 3%
Manganese 0.086mg 0.043mg 2%
Magnesium 21mg 14mg 2%
Carbs 5.4g 2.08g 1%
Vitamin B6 0.205mg 0.19mg 1%
Calcium 68mg 57mg 1%
Net carbs 5.4g 2.08g N/A
Sugar 1.64g N/A
Vitamin B12 1µg 1.01µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.184mg 0.212mg 0%
Threonine 0.832mg 0.657mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.818mg 0.836mg 0%
Leucine 1.473mg 1.185mg 0%
Lysine 1.518mg 0.913mg 0%
Methionine 0.454mg 0.427mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.801mg 0.75mg 0%
Valine 0.95mg 0.96mg 0%
Histidine 0.53mg 0.325mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef sticks Scrambled egg
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
48%
Scrambled egg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Beef sticks
46%
Scrambled egg

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Scrambled egg
Scrambled egg contains less Sodium (difference - 1344mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Scrambled egg
Scrambled egg is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.647g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Scrambled egg
Scrambled egg is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef sticks
Beef sticks is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 293mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef sticks
Beef sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.64g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef sticks
Beef sticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef sticks
Beef sticks is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Scrambled egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173272/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.