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Corn cake vs. Beef sticks — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Corn cake and Beef sticks?

  • Corn cake is richer in Manganese, Copper, Magnesium, and Vitamin B5, while Beef sticks are higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, and Iron.
  • Beef sticks' daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 102% higher.
  • Beef sticks have 21 times less Manganese than Corn cake. Corn cake has 1.815mg of Manganese, while Beef sticks have 0.086mg.
  • Corn cake is lower in Sodium.

We used Snacks, corn cakes and Snacks, beef sticks, smoked 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 81% 5.7% 14% 53% 140% 55% 67% 64% 237% 54%
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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +442.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +223.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -68.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2010.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +257.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +63.7%
Contains more IronIron +142.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +21%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +14.6%

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.
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% 15% 0% 0% 63% 12% 97% 50% 32% 0% 0% 14% 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 23% 15% 0% 0% 35% 101% 85% 20% 47% 125% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +77.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +13.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +153%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +772%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +46.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~250IU
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 2% 83% 5%
Protein: 8.1 g
Fats: 2.4 g
Carbs: 83.4 g
Water: 4.6 g
Other: 1.5 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 CarbsCarbs +1444.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +165.4%
Contains more FatsFats +1966.7%
Contains more WaterWater +315.2%
Contains more OtherOther +193.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 36% 44%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.42 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.76 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.93 g
46% 45% 10%
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 -98%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +2593.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +375.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Corn cake Beef sticks
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 Corn cake Beef sticks Opinion
Calories 387kcal 550kcal Beef sticks
Protein 8.1g 21.5g Beef sticks
Fats 2.4g 49.6g Beef sticks
Vitamin C 0mg 6.8mg Beef sticks
Net carbs 81.5g 5.4g Corn cake
Carbs 83.4g 5.4g Corn cake
Cholesterol 0mg 133mg Corn cake
Magnesium 114mg 21mg Corn cake
Calcium 19mg 68mg Beef sticks
Potassium 157mg 257mg Beef sticks
Iron 1.4mg 3.4mg Beef sticks
Sugar 23.47g Beef sticks
Fiber 1.9g Corn cake
Copper 0.42mg 0.13mg Corn cake
Zinc 2mg 2.42mg Beef sticks
Phosphorus 157mg 180mg Beef sticks
Sodium 488mg 1531mg Corn cake
Vitamin A 242IU 250IU Beef sticks
Vitamin A 70µg 13µg Corn cake
Manganese 1.815mg 0.086mg Corn cake
Selenium 9.9µg Corn cake
Vitamin B1 0.25mg 0.141mg Corn cake
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.436mg Beef sticks
Vitamin B3 5.15mg 4.54mg Corn cake
Vitamin B5 0.83mg 0.328mg Corn cake
Vitamin B6 0.14mg 0.205mg Beef sticks
Vitamin B12 0µg 1µg Beef sticks
Folate 19µg 0µg Corn cake
Saturated Fat 0.42g 20.8g Corn cake
Monounsaturated Fat 0.76g 20.47g Beef sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 0.93g 4.42g Beef sticks
Tryptophan 0.081mg 0.184mg Beef sticks
Threonine 0.301mg 0.832mg Beef sticks
Isoleucine 0.316mg 0.818mg Beef sticks
Leucine 0.837mg 1.473mg Beef sticks
Lysine 0.267mg 1.518mg Beef sticks
Methionine 0.177mg 0.454mg Beef sticks
Phenylalanine 0.408mg 0.801mg Beef sticks
Valine 0.442mg 0.95mg Beef sticks
Histidine 0.227mg 0.53mg Beef sticks

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corn cake Beef sticks
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
22%
Corn cake
35%
Beef sticks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
77%
Corn cake
58%
Beef sticks

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn cake
Corn cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 133mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn cake
Corn cake contains less Sodium (difference - 1043mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn cake
Corn cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 20.38g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef sticks
Beef sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 23.47g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef sticks
Beef sticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 87)
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. Corn cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168857/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.