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Beef sticks vs. Trail mix — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Beef sticks and Trail mix?

  • Beef sticks are richer in Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B2, while Trail mix is higher in Copper, Manganese, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, and Phosphorus.
  • Trail mix's daily need coverage for Copper is 95% higher.

We used Snacks, beef sticks, smoked and Snacks, trail mix, regular types in this comparison.

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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 113% 23% 60% 114% 328% 88% 148% 30% 135% 0%
Contains more IronIron +11.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +652.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +14.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +166.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +657.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +33.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +91.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1102.3%
~equal in Selenium ~µg

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 4.7% 1.1% 0% 0% 116% 46% 88% 54% 69% 0% 0% 53% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +385.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1288.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +120.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +227.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +172.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +45.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~4.712mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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% 29% 45% 9% 3%
Protein: 13.8 g
Fats: 29.4 g
Carbs: 44.9 g
Water: 9.2 g
Other: 2.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +55.8%
Contains more FatsFats +68.7%
Contains more WaterWater +107.6%
Contains more OtherOther +63%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +731.5%

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
20% 45% 35%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.55 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 12.53 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 9.65 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +63.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -73.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +118.3%

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 Trail mix
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef sticks Trail mix Opinion
Calories 550kcal 462kcal Beef sticks
Protein 21.5g 13.8g Beef sticks
Fats 49.6g 29.4g Beef sticks
Vitamin C 6.8mg 1.4mg Beef sticks
Net carbs 5.4g 44.9g Trail mix
Carbs 5.4g 44.9g Trail mix
Cholesterol 133mg 0mg Trail mix
Magnesium 21mg 158mg Trail mix
Calcium 68mg 78mg Trail mix
Potassium 257mg 685mg Trail mix
Iron 3.4mg 3.05mg Beef sticks
Copper 0.13mg 0.985mg Trail mix
Zinc 2.42mg 3.22mg Trail mix
Phosphorus 180mg 345mg Trail mix
Sodium 1531mg 229mg Trail mix
Vitamin A 250IU 18IU Beef sticks
Vitamin A 13µg 1µg Beef sticks
Manganese 0.086mg 1.034mg Trail mix
Vitamin B1 0.141mg 0.462mg Trail mix
Vitamin B2 0.436mg 0.198mg Beef sticks
Vitamin B3 4.54mg 4.712mg Trail mix
Vitamin B5 0.328mg 0.895mg Trail mix
Vitamin B6 0.205mg 0.298mg Trail mix
Vitamin B12 1µg 0µg Beef sticks
Folate 0µg 71µg Trail mix
Saturated Fat 20.8g 5.55g Trail mix
Monounsaturated Fat 20.47g 12.53g Beef sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 4.42g 9.65g Trail mix
Tryptophan 0.184mg 0.166mg Beef sticks
Threonine 0.832mg 0.482mg Beef sticks
Isoleucine 0.818mg 0.515mg Beef sticks
Leucine 1.473mg 0.89mg Beef sticks
Lysine 1.518mg 0.515mg Beef sticks
Methionine 0.454mg 0.202mg Beef sticks
Phenylalanine 0.801mg 0.658mg Beef sticks
Valine 0.95mg 0.658mg Beef sticks
Histidine 0.53mg 0.357mg Beef sticks

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Beef sticks Trail mix
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
33%
Trail mix
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Beef sticks
104%
Trail mix

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Trail mix
Trail mix is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 133mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Trail mix
Trail mix contains less Sodium (difference - 1302mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Trail mix
Trail mix is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.25g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Trail mix
Trail mix is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef sticks
Beef sticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Trail mix - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167561/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.