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Jerky vs. Potato salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Jerky and Potato salad?

  • Jerky is richer in Zinc, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Folate, Copper, and Selenium, yet Potato salad is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Jerky's daily need coverage for Zinc is 71% higher.
  • Potato salad contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed and Potato salad, home-prepared 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.
Contains more Iron +733.8%
Contains more Magnesium +240%
Contains more Phosphorus +682.7%
Contains more Potassium +135%
Contains more Zinc +2516.1%
Contains more Copper +92.4%
Contains more Selenium +161%
Contains less Sodium -74.6%
Equal in Calcium - 19
Equal in Manganese - 0.101
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 6% 25% 11% 23% 23% 69% 9% 40% 14% 23%
Contains more Iron +733.8%
Contains more Magnesium +240%
Contains more Phosphorus +682.7%
Contains more Potassium +135%
Contains more Zinc +2516.1%
Contains more Copper +92.4%
Contains more Selenium +161%
Contains less Sodium -74.6%
Equal in Calcium - 19
Equal in Manganese - 0.101

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
9
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Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +136.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +94.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +27%
Contains more Folate +1814.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +227.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 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 10% 0% 0% 34% 20% 14% 17% 33% 33% 6% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +136.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +94.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +27%
Contains more Folate +1814.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +227.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1138.8%
Contains more Fats +212.2%
Contains more Other +250.8%
Contains more Water +225.3%
Equal in Carbs - 11.17
33% 26% 11% 23% 7%
Protein: 33.2 g
Fats: 25.6 g
Carbs: 11 g
Water: 23.36 g
Other: 6.84 g
3% 8% 11% 76% 2%
Protein: 2.68 g
Fats: 8.2 g
Carbs: 11.17 g
Water: 76 g
Other: 1.95 g
Contains more Protein +1138.8%
Contains more Fats +212.2%
Contains more Other +250.8%
Contains more Water +225.3%
Equal in Carbs - 11.17

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +355.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +269.6%
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 10.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.011 g
19% 32% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.429 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.737 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +355.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +269.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jerky Potato salad Opinion
Net carbs 9.2g 9.87g Potato salad
Protein 33.2g 2.68g Jerky
Fats 25.6g 8.2g Jerky
Carbs 11g 11.17g Potato salad
Calories 410kcal 143kcal Jerky
Sugar 9g Potato salad
Fiber 1.8g 1.3g Jerky
Calcium 20mg 19mg Jerky
Iron 5.42mg 0.65mg Jerky
Magnesium 51mg 15mg Jerky
Phosphorus 407mg 52mg Jerky
Potassium 597mg 254mg Jerky
Sodium 2081mg 529mg Potato salad
Zinc 8.11mg 0.31mg Jerky
Copper 0.227mg 0.118mg Jerky
Manganese 0.111mg 0.101mg Jerky
Selenium 10.7µg 4.1µg Jerky
Vitamin A 0IU 157IU Potato salad
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 32µg Potato salad
Vitamin E 0.49mg Jerky
Vitamin D 11IU 0IU Jerky
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg Jerky
Vitamin C 0mg 10mg Potato salad
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0.077mg Jerky
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 0.06mg Jerky
Vitamin B3 1.732mg 0.89mg Jerky
Vitamin B5 0.163mg 0.534mg Potato salad
Vitamin B6 0.179mg 0.141mg Jerky
Folate 134µg 7µg Jerky
Vitamin B12 0.99µg 0µg Jerky
Vitamin K 2.3µg Jerky
Tryptophan 0.042mg Potato salad
Threonine 0.116mg Potato salad
Isoleucine 0.141mg Potato salad
Leucine 0.202mg Potato salad
Lysine 0.171mg Potato salad
Methionine 0.066mg Potato salad
Phenylalanine 0.135mg Potato salad
Valine 0.172mg Potato salad
Histidine 0.062mg Potato salad
Cholesterol 48mg 68mg Jerky
Saturated Fat 10.85g 1.429g Potato salad
Monounsaturated Fat 11.305g 2.48g Jerky
Polyunsaturated fat 1.011g 3.737g Potato salad

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Jerky Potato 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
14%
Potato salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
Jerky
24%
Potato salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato salad
Potato salad contains less Sodium (difference - 1552mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.421g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato salad
Potato salad is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Jerky
Jerky is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Jerky
Jerky is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Potato salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169269/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.