Potato chips vs. Beef sticks — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Potato chips and Beef sticks different?
- Potato chips is richer in Vitamin B6, Potassium, Vitamin C, and Copper, while Beef sticks are higher in Vitamin B12, Iron, and Vitamin B2.
- Beef sticks covers your daily need of Sodium 66% more than Potato chips.
- Potato chips contains 5 times more Potassium than Beef sticks. Potato chips contains 1275mg of Potassium, while Beef sticks contain 257mg.
- Potato chips is lower in Saturated Fat.
Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +219% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +396.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +135.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +411.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +183.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +108.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +122% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +357.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +18.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +22.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +222% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +121.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +18.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7 g
Fats:
34.6 g
Carbs:
52.9 g
Water:
1.9 g
Other:
3.6 g
Protein:
21.5 g
Fats:
49.6 g
Carbs:
5.4 g
Water:
19.1 g
Other:
4.4 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +879.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +207.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +43.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +905.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +22.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
10.96 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
12.17 g
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 | -47.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +175.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +108% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 536kcal | 550kcal |
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| Protein | 7g | 21.5g |
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| Fats | 34.6g | 49.6g |
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| Vitamin C | 31.1mg | 6.8mg |
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| Net carbs | 48.1g | 5.4g |
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| Carbs | 52.9g | 5.4g |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 133mg |
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| Magnesium | 67mg | 21mg |
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| Calcium | 24mg | 68mg |
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| Potassium | 1275mg | 257mg |
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| Iron | 1.63mg | 3.4mg |
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| Sugar | 0.22g |
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| Fiber | 4.8g |
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| Copper | 0.306mg | 0.13mg |
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| Zinc | 1.09mg | 2.42mg |
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| Phosphorus | 165mg | 180mg |
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| Sodium | 8mg | 1531mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 250IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 13µg |
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| Vitamin E | 9.11mg |
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| Manganese | 0.44mg | 0.086mg |
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| Selenium | 8.1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.167mg | 0.141mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.197mg | 0.436mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.827mg | 4.54mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.402mg | 0.328mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.66mg | 0.205mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin K | 22.1µg |
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| Folate | 45µg | 0µg |
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| Choline | 37.5mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 10.96g | 20.8g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 9.84g | 20.47g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 12.17g | 4.42g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.108mg | 0.184mg |
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| Threonine | 0.253mg | 0.832mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.283mg | 0.818mg |
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| Leucine | 0.419mg | 1.473mg |
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| Lysine | 0.424mg | 1.518mg |
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| Methionine | 0.11mg | 0.454mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.31mg | 0.801mg |
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| Valine | 0.392mg | 0.95mg |
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| Histidine | 153mg | 0.53mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
56%
35%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
58%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 133mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 1523mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato chips is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.84g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.22g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef sticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef sticks is cheaper (difference - $2)
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.