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Corn cake vs. Jerky — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Corn cake and Jerky

  • Corn cake has more Manganese, Copper, and Vitamin B3, while Jerky has more Zinc, Iron, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, and Folate.
  • Corn cake's daily need coverage for Manganese is 74% higher.
  • Jerky contains 3 times less Vitamin B3 than Corn cake. Corn cake contains 5.15mg of Vitamin B3, while Jerky contains 1.732mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Corn cake is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Snacks, corn cakes and Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed.

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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 Magnesium +123.5%
Contains less Sodium -76.5%
Contains more Copper +85%
Contains more Manganese +1535.1%
Contains more Iron +287.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +159.2%
Contains more Potassium +280.3%
Contains more Zinc +305.5%
Equal in Calcium - 20
Equal in Selenium - 10.7
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 53% 82% 68% 14% 64% 55% 140% 237% 54%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 204% 37% 175% 53% 272% 222% 76% 15% 59%
Contains more Magnesium +123.5%
Contains less Sodium -76.5%
Contains more Copper +85%
Contains more Manganese +1535.1%
Contains more Iron +287.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +159.2%
Contains more Potassium +280.3%
Contains more Zinc +305.5%
Equal in Calcium - 20
Equal in Selenium - 10.7

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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Jerky
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +62.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +197.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +409.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +184%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +27.9%
Contains more Folate +605.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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% 0% 63% 12% 97% 50% 33% 15% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 10% 9% 0% 39% 33% 33% 10% 42% 101% 124% 6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +62.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +197.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +409.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +184%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +27.9%
Contains more Folate +605.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +658.2%
Contains more Protein +309.9%
Contains more Fats +966.7%
Contains more Water +407.8%
Contains more Other +356%
8% 2% 83% 5%
Protein: 8.1 g
Fats: 2.4 g
Carbs: 83.4 g
Water: 4.6 g
Other: 1.5 g
33% 26% 11% 23% 7%
Protein: 33.2 g
Fats: 25.6 g
Carbs: 11 g
Water: 23.36 g
Other: 6.84 g
Contains more Carbs +658.2%
Contains more Protein +309.9%
Contains more Fats +966.7%
Contains more Water +407.8%
Contains more Other +356%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1387.5%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.011
20% 36% 44%
Saturated Fat: 0.42 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.76 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.93 g
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 10.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.011 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1387.5%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.011

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn cake Jerky Opinion
Net carbs 81.5g 9.2g Corn cake
Protein 8.1g 33.2g Jerky
Fats 2.4g 25.6g Jerky
Carbs 83.4g 11g Corn cake
Calories 387kcal 410kcal Jerky
Sugar 23.47g 9g Jerky
Fiber 1.9g 1.8g Corn cake
Calcium 19mg 20mg Jerky
Iron 1.4mg 5.42mg Jerky
Magnesium 114mg 51mg Corn cake
Phosphorus 157mg 407mg Jerky
Potassium 157mg 597mg Jerky
Sodium 488mg 2081mg Corn cake
Zinc 2mg 8.11mg Jerky
Copper 0.42mg 0.227mg Corn cake
Manganese 1.815mg 0.111mg Corn cake
Selenium 9.9µg 10.7µg Jerky
Vitamin A 242IU 0IU Corn cake
Vitamin A RAE 70µg 0µg Corn cake
Vitamin E 0.49mg Jerky
Vitamin D 11IU Jerky
Vitamin D 0.3µg Jerky
Vitamin B1 0.25mg 0.154mg Corn cake
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.142mg Jerky
Vitamin B3 5.15mg 1.732mg Corn cake
Vitamin B5 0.83mg 0.163mg Corn cake
Vitamin B6 0.14mg 0.179mg Jerky
Folate 19µg 134µg Jerky
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.99µg Jerky
Vitamin K 0µg 2.3µg Jerky
Tryptophan 0.081mg Corn cake
Threonine 0.301mg Corn cake
Isoleucine 0.316mg Corn cake
Leucine 0.837mg Corn cake
Lysine 0.267mg Corn cake
Methionine 0.177mg Corn cake
Phenylalanine 0.408mg Corn cake
Valine 0.442mg Corn cake
Histidine 0.227mg Corn cake
Cholesterol 0mg 48mg Corn cake
Saturated Fat 0.42g 10.85g Corn cake
Monounsaturated Fat 0.76g 11.305g Jerky
Polyunsaturated fat 0.93g 1.011g Jerky

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corn cake Jerky
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
23%
Corn cake
34%
Jerky
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
77%
Corn cake
111%
Jerky

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.47g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 87)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Jerky
Jerky is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn cake
Corn cake contains less Sodium (difference - 1593mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn cake
Corn cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn cake
Corn cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.43g)
Which food is cheaper?
Corn cake
Corn cake is cheaper (difference - $4)
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 cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168857/nutrients
  2. Jerky - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167536/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.