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

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How are Corn nuts and Beef sticks different?

  • Corn nuts are richer in Magnesium, Manganese, and Vitamin B1, while Beef sticks are higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Iron, and Vitamin B3.
  • Beef sticks covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 91% more than Corn nuts.
  • Corn nuts contain 6 times more Manganese than Beef sticks. Corn nuts contain 0.487mg of Manganese, while Beef sticks contain 0.086mg.
  • Corn nuts are lower in Sodium.

Snacks, cornnuts, barbecue-flavor and Snacks, beef sticks, smoked types were used 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 78% 5.1% 25% 64% 45% 51% 121% 78% 64% 0%
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 +419%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +11.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +57.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -60.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +466.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +300%
Contains more IronIron +100%
Contains more ZincZinc +28.7%
~equal in Copper ~0.13mg
~equal in Selenium ~µg

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 1.3% 20% 0% 0% 88% 33% 28% 22% 43% 0% 0% 0% 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 AVitamin A +35.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +148.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +14%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1600%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +207%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +201.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.205mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Folate ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 14% 72% 3%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 14.3 g
Carbs: 71.7 g
Water: 1.6 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 CarbsCarbs +1227.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +138.9%
Contains more FatsFats +246.9%
Contains more WaterWater +1093.8%
Contains more OtherOther +29.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 56% 24%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.58 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.22 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 -87.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +178.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +37.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn nuts Beef sticks Opinion
Calories 436kcal 550kcal Beef sticks
Protein 9g 21.5g Beef sticks
Fats 14.3g 49.6g Beef sticks
Vitamin C 0.4mg 6.8mg Beef sticks
Net carbs 63.3g 5.4g Corn nuts
Carbs 71.7g 5.4g Corn nuts
Cholesterol 0mg 133mg Corn nuts
Magnesium 109mg 21mg Corn nuts
Calcium 17mg 68mg Beef sticks
Potassium 286mg 257mg Corn nuts
Iron 1.7mg 3.4mg Beef sticks
Fiber 8.4g Corn nuts
Copper 0.136mg 0.13mg Corn nuts
Zinc 1.88mg 2.42mg Beef sticks
Phosphorus 283mg 180mg Corn nuts
Sodium 600mg 1531mg Corn nuts
Vitamin A 338IU 250IU Corn nuts
Vitamin A 17µg 13µg Corn nuts
Manganese 0.487mg 0.086mg Corn nuts
Vitamin B1 0.35mg 0.141mg Corn nuts
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 0.436mg Beef sticks
Vitamin B3 1.507mg 4.54mg Beef sticks
Vitamin B5 0.374mg 0.328mg Corn nuts
Vitamin B6 0.187mg 0.205mg Beef sticks
Vitamin B12 0µg 1µg Beef sticks
Saturated Fat 2.58g 20.8g Corn nuts
Monounsaturated Fat 7.36g 20.47g Beef sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 3.22g 4.42g Beef sticks
Tryptophan 0.184mg Beef sticks
Threonine 0.832mg Beef sticks
Isoleucine 0.818mg Beef sticks
Leucine 1.473mg Beef sticks
Lysine 1.518mg Beef sticks
Methionine 0.454mg Beef sticks
Phenylalanine 0.801mg Beef sticks
Valine 0.95mg Beef sticks
Histidine 0.53mg Beef sticks

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corn nuts 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
18%
Corn nuts
35%
Beef sticks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Corn nuts
58%
Beef sticks

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn nuts
Corn nuts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 133mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn nuts
Corn nuts contains less Sodium (difference - 931mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn nuts
Corn nuts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.22g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef sticks
Beef sticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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 nuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169672/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.