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Granola vs. Jerky — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Granola and Jerky

  • Jerky contains less Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B1, and Copper than Granola.
  • Granola's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 459% higher.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Granola is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S Low Fat Granola without Raisins 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.
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Jerky
Contains more Calcium +65%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains less Sodium -87.7%
Contains more Copper +164.3%
Contains more Selenium +61.7%
Contains more Iron +46.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +78.5%
Contains more Potassium +177.7%
Equal in Zinc - 8.11
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 139% 49% 98% 19% 34% 210% 200% 0% 95%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 204% 37% 175% 53% 272% 222% 76% 15% 59%
Contains more Calcium +65%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains less Sodium -87.7%
Contains more Copper +164.3%
Contains more Selenium +61.7%
Contains more Iron +46.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +78.5%
Contains more Potassium +177.7%
Equal in Zinc - 8.11

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.
Granola
10
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2
Jerky
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +395.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +600%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +393.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +512.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +488.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2179.3%
Contains more Folate +509%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1112.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +76.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 92% 49% 64% 20% 191% 201% 192% 0% 942% 612% 1500% 4%
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 E +395.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +600%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +393.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +512.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +488.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2179.3%
Contains more Folate +509%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1112.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +76.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Jerky
Contains more Carbs +635.5%
Contains more Protein +281.6%
Contains more Fats +349.1%
Contains more Water +567.4%
Contains more Other +470%
9% 6% 81% 4%
Protein: 8.7 g
Fats: 5.7 g
Carbs: 80.9 g
Water: 3.5 g
Other: 1.2 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 +635.5%
Contains more Protein +281.6%
Contains more Fats +349.1%
Contains more Water +567.4%
Contains more Other +470%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Jerky
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +58.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +352.2%
25% 46% 29%
Saturated Fat: 1.39 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.6 g
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 10.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.011 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +58.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +352.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Granola Jerky Opinion
Net carbs 73.9g 9.2g Granola
Protein 8.7g 33.2g Jerky
Fats 5.7g 25.6g Jerky
Carbs 80.9g 11g Granola
Calories 389kcal 410kcal Jerky
Sugar 28.3g 9g Jerky
Fiber 7g 1.8g Granola
Calcium 33mg 20mg Granola
Iron 3.7mg 5.42mg Jerky
Magnesium 68mg 51mg Granola
Phosphorus 228mg 407mg Jerky
Potassium 215mg 597mg Jerky
Sodium 257mg 2081mg Granola
Zinc 7.7mg 8.11mg Jerky
Copper 0.6mg 0.227mg Granola
Manganese 0.111mg Jerky
Selenium 17.3µg 10.7µg Granola
Vitamin A 1531IU 0IU Granola
Vitamin A RAE 459µg 0µg Granola
Vitamin E 2.43mg 0.49mg Granola
Vitamin D 82IU 11IU Granola
Vitamin D 2.1µg 0.3µg Granola
Vitamin C 6mg 0mg Granola
Vitamin B1 0.76mg 0.154mg Granola
Vitamin B2 0.87mg 0.142mg Granola
Vitamin B3 10.2mg 1.732mg Granola
Vitamin B5 0.163mg Jerky
Vitamin B6 4.08mg 0.179mg Granola
Folate 816µg 134µg Granola
Vitamin B12 12µg 0.99µg Granola
Vitamin K 1.3µg 2.3µg Jerky
Cholesterol 0mg 48mg Granola
Saturated Fat 1.39g 10.85g Granola
Monounsaturated Fat 2.5g 11.305g Jerky
Polyunsaturated fat 1.6g 1.011g Granola

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Granola 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
322%
Granola
34%
Jerky
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
85%
Granola
111%
Jerky

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Granola
Granola contains less Sodium (difference - 1824mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Granola
Granola is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Granola
Granola is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.46g)
Which food is cheaper?
Granola
Granola is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Granola
Granola is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. 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.