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Rice cakes vs. Beef sticks — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Rice cakes and Beef sticks different?

  • Rice cakes are higher in Manganese, Magnesium, Phosphorus, and Copper, however, Beef sticks are richer in Vitamin B12, Iron, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Rice cakes is 265% higher.
  • Rice cakes contain 7 times more Magnesium than Beef sticks. While Rice cakes contain 151mg of Magnesium, Beef sticks contain only 21mg.
  • Rice cakes have less Sodium.

Snacks, rice cakes, brown rice, buckwheat and Snacks, beef sticks, smoked are the varieties 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 108% 3.3% 26% 43% 127% 68% 163% 15% 806% 89%
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 +619%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +16.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +192.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +111.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +7086%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +518.2%
Contains more IronIron +198.2%
~equal in Zinc ~2.42mg

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% 0% 0% 0% 14% 24% 152% 70% 30% 0% 0% 16% 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 B3Vitamin B3 +78.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +253.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +151.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +323.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +57.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~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
9% 4% 80% 6%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 3.5 g
Carbs: 80.1 g
Water: 5.9 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 +1383.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +138.9%
Contains more FatsFats +1317.1%
Contains more WaterWater +223.7%
Contains more OtherOther +193.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 39% 39%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.64 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.11 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.11 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 -96.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1744.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +298.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rice cakes Beef sticks Opinion
Calories 380kcal 550kcal Beef sticks
Protein 9g 21.5g Beef sticks
Fats 3.5g 49.6g Beef sticks
Vitamin C 0mg 6.8mg Beef sticks
Net carbs 76.3g 5.4g Rice cakes
Carbs 80.1g 5.4g Rice cakes
Cholesterol 0mg 133mg Rice cakes
Magnesium 151mg 21mg Rice cakes
Calcium 11mg 68mg Beef sticks
Potassium 299mg 257mg Rice cakes
Iron 1.14mg 3.4mg Beef sticks
Fiber 3.8g Rice cakes
Copper 0.38mg 0.13mg Rice cakes
Zinc 2.5mg 2.42mg Rice cakes
Phosphorus 380mg 180mg Rice cakes
Sodium 116mg 1531mg Rice cakes
Vitamin A 0IU 250IU Beef sticks
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 13µg Beef sticks
Manganese 6.18mg 0.086mg Rice cakes
Selenium 16.4µg Rice cakes
Vitamin B1 0.056mg 0.141mg Beef sticks
Vitamin B2 0.103mg 0.436mg Beef sticks
Vitamin B3 8.096mg 4.54mg Rice cakes
Vitamin B5 1.16mg 0.328mg Rice cakes
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.205mg Beef sticks
Vitamin B12 0µg 1µg Beef sticks
Folate 21µg 0µg Rice cakes
Saturated Fat 0.64g 20.8g Rice cakes
Monounsaturated Fat 1.11g 20.47g Beef sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 1.11g 4.42g Beef sticks
Tryptophan 0.125mg 0.184mg Beef sticks
Threonine 0.34mg 0.832mg Beef sticks
Isoleucine 0.358mg 0.818mg Beef sticks
Leucine 0.638mg 1.473mg Beef sticks
Lysine 0.414mg 1.518mg Beef sticks
Methionine 0.152mg 0.454mg Beef sticks
Phenylalanine 0.399mg 0.801mg Beef sticks
Valine 0.489mg 0.95mg Beef sticks
Histidine 0.218mg 0.53mg Beef sticks

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Rice cakes 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
23%
Rice cakes
35%
Beef sticks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
145%
Rice cakes
58%
Beef sticks

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 133mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes contains less Sodium (difference - 1415mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 20.16g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef sticks
Beef sticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 82)
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 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. Rice cakes - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167967/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.