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Beef sticks vs. Sweet potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Beef sticks and Sweet potato chips different?

  • Beef sticks are higher in Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B2, however, Sweet potato chips are richer in Vitamin A, Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin A from Sweet potato chips is 130% higher.

Snacks, beef sticks, smoked and Snacks, sweet potato chips, unsalted 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.
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 46% 18% 82% 80% 137% 14% 62% 4.6% 176% 11%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +15.3%
Contains more IronIron +60.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +356.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +24.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +209.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +259.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +216.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1468.6%

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% 1421% 196% 0% 22% 37% 39% 93% 123% 0% 61% 28% 20%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +60.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +170.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +117.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +9370%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +372.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +161%
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% 32% 57% 5% 3%
Protein: 2.94 g
Fats: 32.35 g
Carbs: 56.82 g
Water: 4.51 g
Other: 3.38 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +631.3%
Contains more FatsFats +53.3%
Contains more WaterWater +323.5%
Contains more OtherOther +30.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +952.2%

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
12% 38% 50%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.941 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.155 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.224 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +123.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -85.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +176.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef sticks Sweet potato chips Opinion
Calories 550kcal 532kcal Beef sticks
Protein 21.5g 2.94g Beef sticks
Fats 49.6g 32.35g Beef sticks
Vitamin C 6.8mg 0mg Beef sticks
Net carbs 5.4g 48.02g Sweet potato chips
Carbs 5.4g 56.82g Sweet potato chips
Cholesterol 133mg 0mg Sweet potato chips
Magnesium 21mg 65mg Sweet potato chips
Calcium 68mg 59mg Beef sticks
Potassium 257mg 925mg Sweet potato chips
Iron 3.4mg 2.12mg Beef sticks
Sugar 8.82g Beef sticks
Fiber 8.8g Sweet potato chips
Copper 0.13mg 0.412mg Sweet potato chips
Zinc 2.42mg 0.53mg Beef sticks
Phosphorus 180mg 145mg Beef sticks
Sodium 1531mg 35mg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin A 250IU 23675IU Sweet potato chips
Vitamin A 13µg 1184µg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin E 9.82mg Sweet potato chips
Manganese 0.086mg 1.349mg Sweet potato chips
Selenium 2.1µg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin B1 0.141mg 0.088mg Beef sticks
Vitamin B2 0.436mg 0.161mg Beef sticks
Vitamin B3 4.54mg 2.088mg Beef sticks
Vitamin B5 0.328mg 1.551mg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin B6 0.205mg 0.535mg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin B12 1µg 0µg Beef sticks
Vitamin K 24.5µg Sweet potato chips
Folate 0µg 37µg Sweet potato chips
Choline 36.6mg Sweet potato chips
Saturated Fat 20.8g 2.941g Sweet potato chips
Monounsaturated Fat 20.47g 9.155g Beef sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 4.42g 12.224g Sweet potato chips
Tryptophan 0.184mg 0.098mg Beef sticks
Threonine 0.832mg 0.26mg Beef sticks
Isoleucine 0.818mg 0.17mg Beef sticks
Leucine 1.473mg 0.287mg Beef sticks
Lysine 1.518mg 0.205mg Beef sticks
Methionine 0.454mg 0.09mg Beef sticks
Phenylalanine 0.801mg 0.278mg Beef sticks
Valine 0.95mg 0.267mg Beef sticks
Histidine 0.53mg 0.096mg Beef sticks

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef sticks Sweet potato chips
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
157%
Sweet potato chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Beef sticks
63%
Sweet potato chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sweet potato chips
Sweet potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 133mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato chips
Sweet potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 1496mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sweet potato chips
Sweet potato chips is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.859g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef sticks
Beef sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.82g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef sticks
Beef sticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
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.
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. Sweet potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174783/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.