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Fillet vs. Jerky — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Fillet and Jerky?

  • Fillet is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Copper, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2, yet Jerky is richer in Zinc, and Iron.
  • Fillet's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 134% higher.
  • Fillet has 8 times more Vitamin B6 than Jerky. Fillet has 1.5mg of Vitamin B6, while Jerky has 0.179mg.
  • Fillet contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Vegetarian fillets and Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed types in this comparison.

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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.
Fillet
5
:
5
Jerky
Contains more Calcium +375%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.6%
Contains less Sodium -76.5%
Contains more Copper +307.5%
Contains more Iron +171%
Contains more Magnesium +121.7%
Contains more Zinc +479.3%
Contains more Selenium +970%
Equal in Phosphorus - 407
Equal in Potassium - 597
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 29% 75% 17% 193% 53% 64% 39% 309% 0% 6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 204% 37% 175% 53% 272% 222% 76% 15% 59%
Contains more Calcium +375%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.6%
Contains less Sodium -76.5%
Contains more Copper +307.5%
Contains more Iron +171%
Contains more Magnesium +121.7%
Contains more Zinc +479.3%
Contains more Selenium +970%
Equal in Phosphorus - 407
Equal in Potassium - 597

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.
Fillet
6
:
4
Jerky
Contains more Vitamin E +604.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +614.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +533.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +592.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +738%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +324.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Folate +31.4%
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 0% 69% 0% 0% 275% 208% 225% 0% 347% 77% 526% 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 E +604.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +614.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +533.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +592.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +738%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +324.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Folate +31.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fillet
1
:
4
Jerky
Contains more Water +92.6%
Contains more Protein +44.3%
Contains more Fats +42.2%
Contains more Carbs +22.2%
Contains more Other +36.8%
23% 18% 9% 45% 5%
Protein: 23 g
Fats: 18 g
Carbs: 9 g
Water: 45 g
Other: 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 Water +92.6%
Contains more Protein +44.3%
Contains more Fats +42.2%
Contains more Carbs +22.2%
Contains more Other +36.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fillet
2
:
1
Jerky
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +823%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +158.3%
17% 26% 56%
Saturated Fat: 2.849 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.376 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 9.332 g
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 10.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.011 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +823%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +158.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fillet Jerky Opinion
Net carbs 2.9g 9.2g Jerky
Protein 23g 33.2g Jerky
Fats 18g 25.6g Jerky
Carbs 9g 11g Jerky
Calories 290kcal 410kcal Jerky
Sugar 0.8g 9g Fillet
Fiber 6.1g 1.8g Fillet
Calcium 95mg 20mg Fillet
Iron 2mg 5.42mg Jerky
Magnesium 23mg 51mg Jerky
Phosphorus 450mg 407mg Fillet
Potassium 600mg 597mg Fillet
Sodium 490mg 2081mg Fillet
Zinc 1.4mg 8.11mg Jerky
Copper 0.925mg 0.227mg Fillet
Manganese 0.111mg Jerky
Selenium 1µg 10.7µg Jerky
Vitamin E 3.45mg 0.49mg Fillet
Vitamin D 0IU 11IU Jerky
Vitamin D 0µg 0.3µg Jerky
Vitamin B1 1.1mg 0.154mg Fillet
Vitamin B2 0.9mg 0.142mg Fillet
Vitamin B3 12mg 1.732mg Fillet
Vitamin B5 0.163mg Jerky
Vitamin B6 1.5mg 0.179mg Fillet
Folate 102µg 134µg Jerky
Vitamin B12 4.2µg 0.99µg Fillet
Vitamin K 0µg 2.3µg Jerky
Cholesterol 0mg 48mg Fillet
Saturated Fat 2.849g 10.85g Fillet
Monounsaturated Fat 4.376g 11.305g Jerky
Polyunsaturated fat 9.332g 1.011g Fillet

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fillet Jerky
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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
144%
Fillet
34%
Jerky
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
Fillet
111%
Jerky

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fillet
Fillet is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fillet
Fillet contains less Sodium (difference - 1591mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fillet
Fillet is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fillet
Fillet is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.001g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fillet
Fillet is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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. Fillet - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169068/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.