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Beef sticks vs. Spanish rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Beef sticks and Spanish rice

  • Beef sticks are richer in Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B2, Zinc, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B3, yet Spanish rice is richer in Manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Beef sticks is 99% higher.

Food types used in this article are Snacks, beef sticks, smoked and Restaurant, Mexican, spanish rice.

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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 9.3% 6% 10% 43% 22% 13% 24% 69% 51% 40%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +61.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +240%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +121.6%
Contains more IronIron +195.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +100%
Contains more ZincZinc +404.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +215.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -65.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +353.5%

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 0.33% 6% 12% 0% 46% 17% 45% 25% 19% 10% 33% 38% 5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +6700%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +150%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +489.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +90.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1150%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +29.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +26.5%
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
3% 5% 31% 59% 2%
Protein: 3.28 g
Fats: 5.29 g
Carbs: 31.16 g
Water: 58.54 g
Other: 1.73 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +555.5%
Contains more FatsFats +837.6%
Contains more OtherOther +154.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +477%
Contains more WaterWater +206.5%

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
21% 31% 48%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.005 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.511 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.317 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1254.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +90.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -95.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef sticks Spanish rice Opinion
Calories 550kcal 185kcal Beef sticks
Protein 21.5g 3.28g Beef sticks
Fats 49.6g 5.29g Beef sticks
Vitamin C 6.8mg 0.1mg Beef sticks
Net carbs 5.4g 29.96g Spanish rice
Carbs 5.4g 31.16g Spanish rice
Cholesterol 133mg 0mg Spanish rice
Magnesium 21mg 13mg Beef sticks
Calcium 68mg 20mg Beef sticks
Potassium 257mg 116mg Beef sticks
Iron 3.4mg 1.15mg Beef sticks
Sugar 1.3g Beef sticks
Fiber 1.2g Spanish rice
Copper 0.13mg 0.065mg Beef sticks
Zinc 2.42mg 0.48mg Beef sticks
Starch 27.55g Spanish rice
Phosphorus 180mg 57mg Beef sticks
Sodium 1531mg 528mg Spanish rice
Vitamin A 250IU 100IU Beef sticks
Vitamin A 13µg 6µg Beef sticks
Vitamin E 0.6mg Spanish rice
Manganese 0.086mg 0.39mg Spanish rice
Selenium 7.4µg Spanish rice
Vitamin B1 0.141mg 0.183mg Spanish rice
Vitamin B2 0.436mg 0.074mg Beef sticks
Vitamin B3 4.54mg 2.378mg Beef sticks
Vitamin B5 0.328mg 0.415mg Spanish rice
Vitamin B6 0.205mg 0.082mg Beef sticks
Vitamin B12 1µg 0.08µg Beef sticks
Vitamin K 13µg Spanish rice
Folate 0µg 50µg Spanish rice
Trans Fat 0.07g Beef sticks
Choline 9.1mg Spanish rice
Saturated Fat 20.8g 1.005g Spanish rice
Monounsaturated Fat 20.47g 1.511g Beef sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 4.42g 2.317g Beef sticks
Tryptophan 0.184mg 0.044mg Beef sticks
Threonine 0.832mg 0.098mg Beef sticks
Isoleucine 0.818mg 0.109mg Beef sticks
Leucine 1.473mg 0.24mg Beef sticks
Lysine 1.518mg 0.131mg Beef sticks
Methionine 0.454mg 0.071mg Beef sticks
Phenylalanine 0.801mg 153mg Spanish rice
Valine 0.95mg 0.137mg Beef sticks
Histidine 0.53mg 0.071mg Beef sticks
Fructose 0.42g Spanish rice
Omega-3 - ALA 0.238g Spanish rice
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g Spanish rice
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Spanish rice
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.052g Spanish rice

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef sticks Spanish rice
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
20%
Spanish rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Beef sticks
29%
Spanish rice

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spanish rice
Spanish rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 133mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spanish rice
Spanish rice contains less Sodium (difference - 1003mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spanish rice
Spanish rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 19.795g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef sticks
Beef sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef sticks
Beef sticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
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 ($)
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. Spanish rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167665/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.