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Cheese popcorn vs. Beef sticks — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Cheese popcorn and Beef sticks?

  • Cheese popcorn is higher in Manganese, Phosphorus, and Magnesium, yet Beef sticks are higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Iron.
  • Beef sticks' daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 72% more.
  • Cheese popcorn has 8 times more Manganese than Beef sticks. While Cheese popcorn has 0.713mg of Manganese, Beef sticks have only 0.086mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Cheese popcorn is lower.

We used Snacks, popcorn, cheese-flavor and Snacks, beef sticks, smoked types 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.
Contains more Calcium +66.2%
Contains more Magnesium +333.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +100.6%
Contains less Sodium -41.9%
Contains more Manganese +729.1%
Contains more Iron +51.8%
Contains more Zinc +20.4%
Equal in Potassium - 257
Equal in Copper - 0.13
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 85% 65% 155% 24% 116% 55% 47% 93% 66%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 21% 128% 15% 78% 23% 200% 66% 44% 12% 0%
Contains more Calcium +66.2%
Contains more Magnesium +333.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +100.6%
Contains less Sodium -41.9%
Contains more Manganese +729.1%
Contains more Iron +51.8%
Contains more Zinc +20.4%
Equal in Potassium - 257
Equal in Copper - 0.13

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B5 +40.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +14.6%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +78.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +1260%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +13.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +80.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +212.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +88.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 77% 0% 2% 31% 56% 28% 28% 55% 9% 67% 21%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 15% 0% 0% 23% 36% 101% 86% 20% 48% 0% 126% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +40.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +14.6%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +78.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +1260%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +13.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +80.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +212.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +88.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +855.6%
Contains more Protein +131.2%
Contains more Fats +49.4%
Contains more Water +664%
Contains more Other +29.4%
9% 33% 52% 3% 3%
Protein: 9.3 g
Fats: 33.2 g
Carbs: 51.6 g
Water: 2.5 g
Other: 3.4 g
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
Contains more Carbs +855.6%
Contains more Protein +131.2%
Contains more Fats +49.4%
Contains more Water +664%
Contains more Other +29.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +247.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +111%
20% 31% 49%
Saturated Fat: 6.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 15.37 g
46% 45% 10%
Saturated Fat: 20.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 20.47 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.42 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +247.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +111%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cheese popcorn Beef sticks
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheese popcorn Beef sticks Opinion
Net carbs 41.7g 5.4g Cheese popcorn
Protein 9.3g 21.5g Beef sticks
Fats 33.2g 49.6g Beef sticks
Carbs 51.6g 5.4g Cheese popcorn
Calories 526kcal 550kcal Beef sticks
Sugar 0.79g Beef sticks
Fiber 9.9g Cheese popcorn
Calcium 113mg 68mg Cheese popcorn
Iron 2.24mg 3.4mg Beef sticks
Magnesium 91mg 21mg Cheese popcorn
Phosphorus 361mg 180mg Cheese popcorn
Potassium 261mg 257mg Cheese popcorn
Sodium 889mg 1531mg Cheese popcorn
Zinc 2.01mg 2.42mg Beef sticks
Copper 0.14mg 0.13mg Cheese popcorn
Manganese 0.713mg 0.086mg Cheese popcorn
Selenium 12µg Cheese popcorn
Vitamin A 140IU 250IU Beef sticks
Vitamin A RAE 8µg 13µg Beef sticks
Vitamin E 3.82mg Cheese popcorn
Vitamin C 0.5mg 6.8mg Beef sticks
Vitamin B1 0.124mg 0.141mg Beef sticks
Vitamin B2 0.241mg 0.436mg Beef sticks
Vitamin B3 1.453mg 4.54mg Beef sticks
Vitamin B5 0.461mg 0.328mg Cheese popcorn
Vitamin B6 0.235mg 0.205mg Cheese popcorn
Folate 11µg 0µg Cheese popcorn
Vitamin B12 0.53µg 1µg Beef sticks
Vitamin K 8.2µg Cheese popcorn
Tryptophan 0.094mg 0.184mg Beef sticks
Threonine 0.417mg 0.832mg Beef sticks
Isoleucine 0.402mg 0.818mg Beef sticks
Leucine 1.024mg 1.473mg Beef sticks
Lysine 0.443mg 1.518mg Beef sticks
Methionine 0.191mg 0.454mg Beef sticks
Phenylalanine 0.405mg 0.801mg Beef sticks
Valine 0.489mg 0.95mg Beef sticks
Histidine 0.252mg 0.53mg Beef sticks
Cholesterol 11mg 133mg Cheese popcorn
Saturated Fat 6.41g 20.8g Cheese popcorn
Monounsaturated Fat 9.7g 20.47g Beef sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 15.37g 4.42g Cheese popcorn

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheese popcorn Beef sticks
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
31%
Cheese popcorn
38%
Beef sticks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
74%
Cheese popcorn
58%
Beef sticks

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheese popcorn
Cheese popcorn contains less Sodium (difference - 642mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheese popcorn
Cheese popcorn is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 122mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cheese popcorn
Cheese popcorn is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.39g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese popcorn
Cheese popcorn is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef sticks
Beef sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.79g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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. Cheese popcorn - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167960/nutrients
  2. Beef sticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168850/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.