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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 cover 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 51% 41% 13% 45% 34% 35% 83% 67% 43% 41%
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 +242.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +102.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -66.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +287.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +78.5%
Contains more IronIron +183.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +28.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +87.6%
~equal in Phosphorus ~180mg

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% 1% 145% 0% 12% 18% 16% 11% 39% 0% 16% 6% 6.6%
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% 4.3% 0% 0% 35% 101% 85% 20% 47% 125% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +459%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +439.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +72.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +22.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 CarbsCarbs +953.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +248.5%
Contains more FatsFats +48.7%
Contains more WaterWater +1685%
Contains more OtherOther +76%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 31% 55%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.331 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 16.438 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 -79.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +271.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated 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 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 chips Beef sticks DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 16.438g 4.42g 80%
Saturated fat 4.331g 20.8g 75%
Vitamin E 7.23mg 48%
Cholesterol 0mg 133mg 44%
Sodium 514mg 1531mg 44%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1µg 42%
Protein 6.17g 21.5g 31%
Vitamin B2 0.078mg 0.436mg 28%
Iron 1.2mg 3.4mg 28%
Monounsaturated fat 9.134g 20.47g 28%
Fats 33.36g 49.6g 25%
Vitamin B3 0.842mg 4.54mg 23%
Starch 51.36g 21%
Carbs 56.9g 5.4g 17%
Fiber 4g 16%
Selenium 7.6µg 14%
Magnesium 72mg 21mg 12%
Manganese 0.333mg 0.086mg 11%
Zinc 1.29mg 2.42mg 10%
Vitamin C 0mg 6.8mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.047mg 0.141mg 8%
Calcium 138mg 68mg 7%
Vitamin K 6.3µg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.167mg 0.205mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.19mg 0.328mg 3%
Copper 0.101mg 0.13mg 3%
Potassium 144mg 257mg 3%
Phosphorus 194mg 180mg 2%
Choline 12.1mg 2%
Folate 8µg 0µg 2%
Calories 538kcal 550kcal 1%
Vitamin A 3µg 13µg 1%
Net carbs 52.9g 5.4g N/A
Sugar 0.27g N/A
Trans fat 0.088g N/A
Tryptophan 0.046mg 0.184mg 0%
Threonine 0.246mg 0.832mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.235mg 0.818mg 0%
Leucine 0.803mg 1.473mg 0%
Lysine 0.185mg 1.518mg 0%
Methionine 0.137mg 0.454mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.322mg 0.801mg 0%
Valine 0.331mg 0.95mg 0%
Histidine 0.2mg 0.53mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.264g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 16.036g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corn chips 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
21%
Corn chips
34%
Beef sticks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Corn chips
58%
Beef sticks

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn chips
Corn chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 133mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn chips
Corn chips contains less Sodium (difference - 1017mg)
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 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 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.