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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 cover your daily need for 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% 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 0% 0% 71% 0% 35% 16% 16% 18% 41% 45% 52% 9% 11%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
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 DV% diff.
Saturated fat 20.8g 2.811g 82%
Sodium 1531mg 328mg 52%
Cholesterol 133mg 0mg 44%
Fats 49.6g 20.68g 44%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.42g 10.769g 42%
Monounsaturated fat 20.47g 5.664g 37%
Protein 21.5g 7.1g 29%
Vitamin B2 0.436mg 0.07mg 28%
Vitamin B12 1µg 0.36µg 27%
Starch 62.53g 26%
Vitamin E 3.53mg 24%
Iron 3.4mg 1.52mg 24%
Vitamin B3 4.54mg 0.838mg 23%
Fiber 5.4g 22%
Carbs 5.4g 67.78g 21%
Vitamin K 20.9µg 17%
Magnesium 21mg 84mg 15%
Manganese 0.086mg 0.388mg 13%
Zinc 2.42mg 1.38mg 9%
Vitamin C 6.8mg 0mg 8%
Selenium 4.4µg 8%
Phosphorus 180mg 225mg 6%
Choline 19.4mg 4%
Calories 550kcal 472kcal 4%
Copper 0.13mg 0.097mg 4%
Calcium 68mg 106mg 4%
Folate 0µg 12µg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.205mg 0.179mg 2%
Potassium 257mg 182mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.328mg 0.297mg 1%
Vitamin A 13µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 5.4g 62.38g N/A
Sugar 0.78g N/A
Vitamin B1 0.141mg 0.14mg 0%
Trans fat 0.812g N/A
Tryptophan 0.184mg 0%
Threonine 0.832mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.818mg 0%
Leucine 1.473mg 0%
Lysine 1.518mg 0%
Methionine 0.454mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.801mg 0%
Valine 0.95mg 0%
Histidine 0.53mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.23g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 9.695g N/A

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
34%
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.