Beef vs. Beef sticks — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between beef and beef sticks
- Beef is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B6, zinc, phosphorus, and vitamin B3, yet beef sticks are richer in vitamin C and vitamin B1.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for beef is 134% higher.
- Beef contains 3 times more vitamin B6 than beef sticks. Beef contains 0.669mg of vitamin B6, while beef sticks contain 0.205mg.
- Beef contains less cholesterol.
Food types used in this article are Beef, loin, tenderloin roast, separable lean only, boneless, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, roasted and Snacks, beef sticks, smoked.
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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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +37% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +52.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +43.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +50% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +423.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +11.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +34% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +855.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +26.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +46.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +226.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +321% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +550% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +90.5% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B12 | 4.21µg | 1µg | 134% |
| Saturated fat | 2.595g | 20.8g | 83% |
| Fats | 6.54g | 49.6g | 66% |
| Sodium | 54mg | 1531mg | 64% |
| Selenium | 25.4µg | 46% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.734g | 20.47g | 44% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.669mg | 0.205mg | 36% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.532g | 4.42g | 26% |
| Calories | 169kcal | 550kcal | 19% |
| Cholesterol | 85mg | 133mg | 16% |
| Choline | 75.6mg | 14% | |
| Protein | 27.55g | 21.5g | 12% |
| Zinc | 3.7mg | 2.42mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 259mg | 180mg | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 6.8mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.76mg | 4.54mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 68mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.074mg | 0.141mg | 6% |
| Iron | 3.04mg | 3.4mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.097mg | 0.13mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 352mg | 257mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0.086mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.4mg | 0.436mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.481mg | 0.328mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 0g | 5.4g | 2% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 21mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 2% | |
| Folate | 7µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 13µg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1% | |
| Protein per 100 calories | 16g | 3.9g | N/A |
| Calories per 10 g protein | 61kcal | 256kcal | N/A |
| Weight per 100 calories | 59g | 18g | N/A |
| Unsaturated / Saturated Fat ratio | 1.3 | 1.2 | N/A |
| Net carbs | 0g | 5.4g | N/A |
| Vitamin D* | 3 IU | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.375g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.359mg | 0.184mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.534mg | 0.832mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.52mg | 0.818mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.833mg | 1.473mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 3.178mg | 1.518mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.871mg | 0.454mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.299mg | 0.801mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.603mg | 0.95mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 1.244mg | 0.53mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.013g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.011g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.017g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.349g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
27.55 g
Fats:
6.54 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
65.71 g
Other:
0.2 g
Protein:
21.5 g
Fats:
49.6 g
Carbs:
5.4 g
Water:
19.1 g
Other:
4.4 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +28.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +244% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +658.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +2100% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.595 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.734 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.532 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
20.8 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
20.47 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.42 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -87.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +648.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +730.8% |
