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

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Summary of differences between Beef sticks and Tortilla chips

  • Beef sticks have more Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B3, and Zinc, however, Tortilla chips are higher in Magnesium, and Manganese.
  • Beef sticks covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 90% more than Tortilla chips.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Snacks, beef sticks, smoked and Snacks, tortilla chips, plain, white corn, salted.

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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 60% 32% 16% 57% 32% 38% 96% 43% 51% 24%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +41.2%
Contains more IronIron +123.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +34%
Contains more ZincZinc +75.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +300%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +55.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +25%
Contains less SodiumSodium -78.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +351.2%

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.
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% 0.24% 71% 0% 35% 16% 16% 18% 41% 45% 52% 9% 11%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +6150%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +522.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +441.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +14.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +177.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.14mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.297mg

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
7% 21% 68% 3% 2%
Protein: 7.1 g
Fats: 20.68 g
Carbs: 67.78 g
Water: 2.64 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +202.8%
Contains more FatsFats +139.8%
Contains more WaterWater +623.5%
Contains more OtherOther +144.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1155.2%

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
15% 29% 56%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.664 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 10.769 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +261.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -86.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +143.6%

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 Tortilla 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 Tortilla chips Opinion
Calories 550kcal 472kcal Beef sticks
Protein 21.5g 7.1g Beef sticks
Fats 49.6g 20.68g Beef sticks
Vitamin C 6.8mg 0mg Beef sticks
Net carbs 5.4g 62.38g Tortilla chips
Carbs 5.4g 67.78g Tortilla chips
Cholesterol 133mg 0mg Tortilla chips
Magnesium 21mg 84mg Tortilla chips
Calcium 68mg 106mg Tortilla chips
Potassium 257mg 182mg Beef sticks
Iron 3.4mg 1.52mg Beef sticks
Sugar 0.78g Beef sticks
Fiber 5.4g Tortilla chips
Copper 0.13mg 0.097mg Beef sticks
Zinc 2.42mg 1.38mg Beef sticks
Starch 62.53g Tortilla chips
Phosphorus 180mg 225mg Tortilla chips
Sodium 1531mg 328mg Tortilla chips
Vitamin A 250IU 4IU Beef sticks
Vitamin A 13µg 0µg Beef sticks
Vitamin E 3.53mg Tortilla chips
Manganese 0.086mg 0.388mg Tortilla chips
Selenium 4.4µg Tortilla chips
Vitamin B1 0.141mg 0.14mg Beef sticks
Vitamin B2 0.436mg 0.07mg Beef sticks
Vitamin B3 4.54mg 0.838mg Beef sticks
Vitamin B5 0.328mg 0.297mg Beef sticks
Vitamin B6 0.205mg 0.179mg Beef sticks
Vitamin B12 1µg 0.36µg Beef sticks
Vitamin K 20.9µg Tortilla chips
Folate 0µg 12µg Tortilla chips
Trans Fat 0.812g Beef sticks
Choline 19.4mg Tortilla chips
Saturated Fat 20.8g 2.811g Tortilla chips
Monounsaturated Fat 20.47g 5.664g Beef sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 4.42g 10.769g Tortilla chips
Tryptophan 0.184mg Beef sticks
Threonine 0.832mg Beef sticks
Isoleucine 0.818mg Beef sticks
Leucine 1.473mg Beef sticks
Lysine 1.518mg Beef sticks
Methionine 0.454mg Beef sticks
Phenylalanine 0.801mg Beef sticks
Valine 0.95mg Beef sticks
Histidine 0.53mg Beef sticks
Omega-3 - ALA 0.23g Tortilla chips
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Tortilla chips
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 9.695g Tortilla chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef sticks Tortilla 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
24%
Tortilla chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Beef sticks
45%
Tortilla chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 133mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips contains less Sodium (difference - 1203mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.989g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef sticks
Beef sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.78g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef sticks
Beef sticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 84)
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. Tortilla chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167558/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.