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Jerky vs. Caesar salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Jerky and Caesar salad different?

  • Jerky is higher in Zinc, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, and Potassium, however, Caesar salad is richer in Selenium, Calcium, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Jerky is 71% higher.
  • Jerky contains 5 times more Zinc than Caesar salad. While Jerky contains 8.11mg of Zinc, Caesar salad contains only 1.61mg.
  • Caesar salad has less Sodium.

Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed and LITTLE CAESARS 14" Original Round Cheese Pizza, Regular Crust 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.
Contains more Iron +131.6%
Contains more Magnesium +82.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +76.2%
Contains more Potassium +251.2%
Contains more Zinc +403.7%
Contains more Copper +80.2%
Contains more Calcium +1065%
Contains less Sodium -78.2%
Contains more Manganese +189.2%
Contains more Selenium +193.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 204% 37% 175% 53% 272% 222% 76% 15% 59%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 70% 88% 20% 99% 15% 60% 44% 42% 42% 172%
Contains more Iron +131.6%
Contains more Magnesium +82.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +76.2%
Contains more Potassium +251.2%
Contains more Zinc +403.7%
Contains more Copper +80.2%
Contains more Calcium +1065%
Contains less Sodium -78.2%
Contains more Manganese +189.2%
Contains more Selenium +193.5%

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.
Jerky
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Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +147.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +24.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +144.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +109.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +86.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +174.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +156.5%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 22% 13% 0% 0% 95% 69% 61% 27% 0% 0% 50% 15%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +147.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +24.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +144.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +109.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +86.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +174.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +156.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +147.9%
Contains more Fats +168.3%
Contains more Other +213.8%
Contains more Carbs +186.4%
Contains more Water +85.7%
33% 26% 11% 23% 7%
Protein: 33.2 g
Fats: 25.6 g
Carbs: 11 g
Water: 23.36 g
Other: 6.84 g
13% 10% 32% 43% 2%
Protein: 13.39 g
Fats: 9.54 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 43.39 g
Other: 2.18 g
Contains more Protein +147.9%
Contains more Fats +168.3%
Contains more Other +213.8%
Contains more Carbs +186.4%
Contains more Water +85.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +375%
Contains less Saturated Fat -61.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +44.5%
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 10.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.011 g
52% 30% 18%
Saturated Fat: 4.206 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.461 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +375%
Contains less Saturated Fat -61.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +44.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Jerky Caesar salad
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Jerky Caesar salad Opinion
Net carbs 9.2g 29.8g Caesar salad
Protein 33.2g 13.39g Jerky
Fats 25.6g 9.54g Jerky
Carbs 11g 31.5g Caesar salad
Calories 410kcal 265kcal Jerky
Starch 25.29g Caesar salad
Fructose 1.13g Caesar salad
Sugar 9g 4.02g Caesar salad
Fiber 1.8g 1.7g Jerky
Calcium 20mg 233mg Caesar salad
Iron 5.42mg 2.34mg Jerky
Magnesium 51mg 28mg Jerky
Phosphorus 407mg 231mg Jerky
Potassium 597mg 170mg Jerky
Sodium 2081mg 454mg Caesar salad
Zinc 8.11mg 1.61mg Jerky
Copper 0.227mg 0.126mg Jerky
Manganese 0.111mg 0.321mg Caesar salad
Selenium 10.7µg 31.4µg Caesar salad
Vitamin A 0IU 360IU Caesar salad
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 78µg Caesar salad
Vitamin E 0.49mg 0.61mg Caesar salad
Vitamin D 11IU 0IU Jerky
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg Jerky
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0.377mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 0.297mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B3 1.732mg 3.237mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B5 0.163mg 0.447mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B6 0.179mg Jerky
Folate 134µg Jerky
Vitamin B12 0.99µg 0.4µg Jerky
Vitamin K 2.3µg 5.9µg Caesar salad
Tryptophan 0.15mg Caesar salad
Threonine 0.393mg Caesar salad
Isoleucine 0.547mg Caesar salad
Leucine 1.137mg Caesar salad
Lysine 0.523mg Caesar salad
Methionine 0.3mg Caesar salad
Phenylalanine 0.717mg Caesar salad
Valine 0.7mg Caesar salad
Histidine 0.36mg Caesar salad
Cholesterol 48mg 24mg Caesar salad
Saturated Fat 10.85g 4.206g Caesar salad
Monounsaturated Fat 11.305g 2.38g Jerky
Polyunsaturated fat 1.011g 1.461g Caesar salad
Omega-3 - ALA 0.155g Caesar salad

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Jerky Caesar salad
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
34%
Jerky
29%
Caesar salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
Jerky
65%
Caesar salad

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Jerky
Jerky is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad contains less Sodium (difference - 1627mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.644g)
Which food is cheaper?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad 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. Jerky - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167536/nutrients
  2. Caesar salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172047/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.