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

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Significant differences between Corn chips and Beef sticks

  • Corn chips have more Magnesium, and Manganese, however, Beef sticks are richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin B3, and Zinc.
  • Beef sticks covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 82% more than Corn chips.
  • Beef sticks have 4 times less Manganese than Corn chips. Corn chips have 0.333mg of Manganese, while Beef sticks have 0.086mg.
  • Corn chips contain less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Snacks, corn-based, extruded, chips, plain 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 Calcium +102.9%
Contains more Magnesium +242.9%
Contains less Sodium -66.4%
Contains more Manganese +287.2%
Contains more Iron +183.3%
Contains more Potassium +78.5%
Contains more Zinc +87.6%
Contains more Copper +28.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 180
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 42% 45% 52% 84% 13% 68% 36% 34% 44% 42%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 21% 128% 15% 78% 23% 200% 66% 44% 12% 0%
Contains more Calcium +102.9%
Contains more Magnesium +242.9%
Contains less Sodium -66.4%
Contains more Manganese +287.2%
Contains more Iron +183.3%
Contains more Potassium +78.5%
Contains more Zinc +87.6%
Contains more Copper +28.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 180

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 Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +262.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +459%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +439.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +72.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +22.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 145% 0% 0% 12% 18% 16% 12% 39% 6% 0% 16%
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 Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +262.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +459%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +439.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +72.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +22.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +953.7%
Contains more Protein +248.5%
Contains more Fats +48.7%
Contains more Water +1685%
Contains more Other +76%
6% 33% 57% 3%
Protein: 6.17 g
Fats: 33.36 g
Carbs: 56.9 g
Water: 1.07 g
Other: 2.5 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 Carbs +953.7%
Contains more Protein +248.5%
Contains more Fats +48.7%
Contains more Water +1685%
Contains more Other +76%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +271.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +124.1%
14% 31% 55%
Saturated Fat: 4.331 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 16.438 g
46% 45% 10%
Saturated Fat: 20.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 20.47 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.42 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +271.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +124.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn chips Beef sticks Opinion
Net carbs 52.9g 5.4g Corn chips
Protein 6.17g 21.5g Beef sticks
Fats 33.36g 49.6g Beef sticks
Carbs 56.9g 5.4g Corn chips
Calories 538kcal 550kcal Beef sticks
Starch 51.36g Corn chips
Sugar 0.27g Beef sticks
Fiber 4g Corn chips
Calcium 138mg 68mg Corn chips
Iron 1.2mg 3.4mg Beef sticks
Magnesium 72mg 21mg Corn chips
Phosphorus 194mg 180mg Corn chips
Potassium 144mg 257mg Beef sticks
Sodium 514mg 1531mg Corn chips
Zinc 1.29mg 2.42mg Beef sticks
Copper 0.101mg 0.13mg Beef sticks
Manganese 0.333mg 0.086mg Corn chips
Selenium 7.6µg Corn chips
Vitamin A 69IU 250IU Beef sticks
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 13µg Beef sticks
Vitamin E 7.23mg Corn chips
Vitamin C 0mg 6.8mg Beef sticks
Vitamin B1 0.047mg 0.141mg Beef sticks
Vitamin B2 0.078mg 0.436mg Beef sticks
Vitamin B3 0.842mg 4.54mg Beef sticks
Vitamin B5 0.19mg 0.328mg Beef sticks
Vitamin B6 0.167mg 0.205mg Beef sticks
Folate 8µg 0µg Corn chips
Vitamin B12 0µg 1µg Beef sticks
Vitamin K 6.3µg Corn chips
Tryptophan 0.046mg 0.184mg Beef sticks
Threonine 0.246mg 0.832mg Beef sticks
Isoleucine 0.235mg 0.818mg Beef sticks
Leucine 0.803mg 1.473mg Beef sticks
Lysine 0.185mg 1.518mg Beef sticks
Methionine 0.137mg 0.454mg Beef sticks
Phenylalanine 0.322mg 0.801mg Beef sticks
Valine 0.331mg 0.95mg Beef sticks
Histidine 0.2mg 0.53mg Beef sticks
Cholesterol 0mg 133mg Corn chips
Trans Fat 0.088g Beef sticks
Saturated Fat 4.331g 20.8g Corn chips
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g Corn chips
Monounsaturated Fat 9.134g 20.47g Beef sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 16.438g 4.42g Corn chips
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Corn chips
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 16.036g Corn chips
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.013g Corn chips
Omega-3 - ALA 0.264g Corn chips
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.006g Corn chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corn chips Beef sticks
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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 chips
38%
Beef sticks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Corn chips
58%
Beef sticks

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn chips
Corn chips contains less Sodium (difference - 1017mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn chips
Corn chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 133mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn chips
Corn chips is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.469g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef sticks
Beef sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.27g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef sticks
Beef sticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef sticks
Beef sticks is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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 chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167537/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.