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Jerky vs. Fillet — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Jerky and Fillet?

  • Jerky is richer in Zinc, and Iron, yet Fillet is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Copper, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2.
  • Fillet's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 134% higher.
  • Jerky has 6 times more Zinc than Fillet. Jerky has 8.11mg of Zinc, while Fillet has 1.4mg.
  • Fillet contains less Sodium.

We used Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed and Vegetarian fillets 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.
Jerky
5
:
5
Fillet
Contains more Iron +171%
Contains more Magnesium +121.7%
Contains more Zinc +479.3%
Contains more Selenium +970%
Contains more Calcium +375%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.6%
Contains less Sodium -76.5%
Contains more Copper +307.5%
Equal in Potassium - 600
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 29% 75% 17% 193% 53% 64% 39% 309% 0% 6%
Contains more Iron +171%
Contains more Magnesium +121.7%
Contains more Zinc +479.3%
Contains more Selenium +970%
Contains more Calcium +375%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.6%
Contains less Sodium -76.5%
Contains more Copper +307.5%
Equal in Potassium - 600

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
4
:
6
Fillet
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Folate +31.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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%
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 0% 69% 0% 0% 275% 208% 225% 0% 347% 77% 526% 0%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Folate +31.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jerky
4
:
1
Fillet
Contains more Protein +44.3%
Contains more Fats +42.2%
Contains more Carbs +22.2%
Contains more Other +36.8%
Contains more Water +92.6%
33% 26% 11% 23% 7%
Protein: 33.2 g
Fats: 25.6 g
Carbs: 11 g
Water: 23.36 g
Other: 6.84 g
23% 18% 9% 45% 5%
Protein: 23 g
Fats: 18 g
Carbs: 9 g
Water: 45 g
Other: 5 g
Contains more Protein +44.3%
Contains more Fats +42.2%
Contains more Carbs +22.2%
Contains more Other +36.8%
Contains more Water +92.6%

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Jerky Fillet
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
34%
Jerky
144%
Fillet
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
Jerky
78%
Fillet

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. Jerky - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167536/nutrients
  2. Fillet - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169068/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.