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Jerky vs. Chinese cuisine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Jerky and Chinese cuisine

  • Jerky has more Zinc, Iron, Phosphorus, Folate, Vitamin B12, Copper, and Choline, however, Chinese cuisine is higher in Vitamin K.
  • Jerky covers your daily Sodium needs 73% more than Chinese cuisine.
  • Chinese cuisine contains 11 times less Saturated Fat than Jerky. Jerky contains 10.85g of Saturated Fat, while Chinese cuisine contains 0.978g.

Food varieties used in this article are Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed and Restaurant, Chinese, beef and vegetables.

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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 +388.3%
Contains more Magnesium +240%
Contains more Phosphorus +435.5%
Contains more Potassium +192.6%
Contains more Zinc +440.7%
Contains more Copper +363.3%
Contains more Selenium +59.7%
Contains less Sodium -80.3%
Contains more Manganese +32.4%
Equal in Calcium - 22
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 7% 42% 11% 33% 18% 54% 41% 17% 20% 37%
Contains more Iron +388.3%
Contains more Magnesium +240%
Contains more Phosphorus +435.5%
Contains more Potassium +192.6%
Contains more Zinc +440.7%
Contains more Copper +363.3%
Contains more Selenium +59.7%
Contains less Sodium -80.3%
Contains more Manganese +32.4%
Equal in Calcium - 22

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 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +158.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +31.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +11.2%
Contains more Folate +197.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +106.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +67.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +171.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +2130.4%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 76% 17% 3% 39% 9% 13% 25% 27% 38% 34% 60% 129%
Contains more Vitamin D +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +158.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +31.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +11.2%
Contains more Folate +197.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +106.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +67.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +171.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +2130.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +368.9%
Contains more Fats +383%
Contains more Carbs +50.9%
Contains more Other +353%
Contains more Water +237.4%
33% 26% 11% 23% 7%
Protein: 33.2 g
Fats: 25.6 g
Carbs: 11 g
Water: 23.36 g
Other: 6.84 g
7% 5% 7% 79%
Protein: 7.08 g
Fats: 5.3 g
Carbs: 7.29 g
Water: 78.82 g
Other: 1.51 g
Contains more Protein +368.9%
Contains more Fats +383%
Contains more Carbs +50.9%
Contains more Other +353%
Contains more Water +237.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +828.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +110.7%
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 10.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.011 g
23% 28% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.978 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.13 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +828.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +110.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Jerky Chinese cuisine
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 Chinese cuisine Opinion
Net carbs 9.2g 5.79g Jerky
Protein 33.2g 7.08g Jerky
Fats 25.6g 5.3g Jerky
Carbs 11g 7.29g Jerky
Calories 410kcal 105kcal Jerky
Starch 1.82g Chinese cuisine
Fructose 0.55g Chinese cuisine
Sugar 9g 2.41g Chinese cuisine
Fiber 1.8g 1.5g Jerky
Calcium 20mg 22mg Chinese cuisine
Iron 5.42mg 1.11mg Jerky
Magnesium 51mg 15mg Jerky
Phosphorus 407mg 76mg Jerky
Potassium 597mg 204mg Jerky
Sodium 2081mg 409mg Chinese cuisine
Zinc 8.11mg 1.5mg Jerky
Copper 0.227mg 0.049mg Jerky
Manganese 0.111mg 0.147mg Chinese cuisine
Selenium 10.7µg 6.7µg Jerky
Vitamin A 0IU 1262IU Chinese cuisine
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 63µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin E 0.49mg 0.82mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin D 11IU 3IU Jerky
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0.1µg Jerky
Vitamin C 0mg 11.6mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0.033mg Jerky
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 0.055mg Jerky
Vitamin B3 1.732mg 1.32mg Jerky
Vitamin B5 0.163mg 0.443mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B6 0.179mg 0.161mg Jerky
Folate 134µg 45µg Jerky
Vitamin B12 0.99µg 0.48µg Jerky
Vitamin K 2.3µg 51.3µg Chinese cuisine
Tryptophan 0.083mg Chinese cuisine
Threonine 0.313mg Chinese cuisine
Isoleucine 0.314mg Chinese cuisine
Leucine 0.525mg Chinese cuisine
Lysine 0.552mg Chinese cuisine
Methionine 0.158mg Chinese cuisine
Phenylalanine 0.317mg Chinese cuisine
Valine 0.327mg Chinese cuisine
Histidine 0.207mg Chinese cuisine
Cholesterol 48mg 14mg Chinese cuisine
Trans Fat 0.058g Jerky
Saturated Fat 10.85g 0.978g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g Chinese cuisine
Monounsaturated Fat 11.305g 1.217g Jerky
Polyunsaturated fat 1.011g 2.13g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.803g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - ALA 0.264g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Chinese cuisine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Jerky Chinese cuisine
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
39%
Chinese cuisine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
Jerky
28%
Chinese cuisine

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 - 60)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.59g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine contains less Sodium (difference - 1672mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.872g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine 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. Chinese cuisine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168072/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.