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Jerky vs. Caramel popcorn — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Jerky and Caramel popcorn

  • Jerky has more Zinc, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Folate, Iron, and Choline, however, Caramel popcorn is richer in Manganese.
  • Jerky covers your daily Sodium needs 83% more than Caramel popcorn.
  • Caramel popcorn contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed and Snacks, popcorn, caramel-coated, with peanuts.

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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 +38.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +220.5%
Contains more Potassium +68.2%
Contains more Zinc +554%
Contains more Selenium +174.4%
Contains more Calcium +230%
Contains more Magnesium +56.9%
Contains less Sodium -91.5%
Contains more Copper +30.8%
Contains more Manganese +588.3%
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 20% 147% 58% 55% 32% 24% 34% 99% 100% 22%
Contains more Iron +38.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +220.5%
Contains more Potassium +68.2%
Contains more Zinc +554%
Contains more Selenium +174.4%
Contains more Calcium +230%
Contains more Magnesium +56.9%
Contains less Sodium -91.5%
Contains more Copper +30.8%
Contains more Manganese +588.3%

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 B1 +202%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12.7%
Contains more Folate +737.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +73.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +41.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +69.6%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.185
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 5% 17% 0% 0% 13% 30% 38% 14% 43% 12% 0% 10%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +202%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12.7%
Contains more Folate +737.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +73.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +41.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +69.6%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.185

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +418.8%
Contains more Fats +228.2%
Contains more Water +607.9%
Contains more Other +280%
Contains more Carbs +633.6%
33% 26% 11% 23% 7%
Protein: 33.2 g
Fats: 25.6 g
Carbs: 11 g
Water: 23.36 g
Other: 6.84 g
6% 8% 81% 3% 2%
Protein: 6.4 g
Fats: 7.8 g
Carbs: 80.7 g
Water: 3.3 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more Protein +418.8%
Contains more Fats +228.2%
Contains more Water +607.9%
Contains more Other +280%
Contains more Carbs +633.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +314.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +223.4%
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 10.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.011 g
15% 39% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.73 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.27 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +314.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +223.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jerky Caramel popcorn Opinion
Net carbs 9.2g 76.9g Caramel popcorn
Protein 33.2g 6.4g Jerky
Fats 25.6g 7.8g Jerky
Carbs 11g 80.7g Caramel popcorn
Calories 410kcal 400kcal Jerky
Sugar 9g 45.36g Jerky
Fiber 1.8g 3.8g Caramel popcorn
Calcium 20mg 66mg Caramel popcorn
Iron 5.42mg 3.91mg Jerky
Magnesium 51mg 80mg Caramel popcorn
Phosphorus 407mg 127mg Jerky
Potassium 597mg 355mg Jerky
Sodium 2081mg 177mg Caramel popcorn
Zinc 8.11mg 1.24mg Jerky
Copper 0.227mg 0.297mg Caramel popcorn
Manganese 0.111mg 0.764mg Caramel popcorn
Selenium 10.7µg 3.9µg Jerky
Vitamin A 0IU 78IU Caramel popcorn
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 4µg Caramel popcorn
Vitamin E 0.49mg 0.85mg Caramel popcorn
Vitamin D 11IU 0IU Jerky
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg Jerky
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0.051mg Jerky
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 0.126mg Jerky
Vitamin B3 1.732mg 1.99mg Caramel popcorn
Vitamin B5 0.163mg 0.23mg Caramel popcorn
Vitamin B6 0.179mg 0.185mg Caramel popcorn
Folate 134µg 16µg Jerky
Vitamin B12 0.99µg 0µg Jerky
Vitamin K 2.3µg 3.9µg Caramel popcorn
Tryptophan 0.052mg Caramel popcorn
Threonine 0.231mg Caramel popcorn
Isoleucine 0.227mg Caramel popcorn
Leucine 0.641mg Caramel popcorn
Lysine 0.199mg Caramel popcorn
Methionine 0.112mg Caramel popcorn
Phenylalanine 0.32mg Caramel popcorn
Valine 0.303mg Caramel popcorn
Histidine 0.182mg Caramel popcorn
Cholesterol 48mg 0mg Caramel popcorn
Saturated Fat 10.85g 1.04g Caramel popcorn
Monounsaturated Fat 11.305g 2.73g Jerky
Polyunsaturated fat 1.011g 3.27g Caramel popcorn

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Jerky Caramel popcorn
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
15%
Caramel popcorn
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
Jerky
59%
Caramel popcorn

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in Sugar (difference - 36.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caramel popcorn
Caramel popcorn contains less Sodium (difference - 1904mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caramel popcorn
Caramel popcorn is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Caramel popcorn
Caramel popcorn is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.81g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caramel popcorn
Caramel popcorn is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Caramel popcorn
Caramel popcorn is cheaper (difference - $4)
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. Jerky - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167536/nutrients
  2. Caramel popcorn - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167551/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.