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Jerky vs. Trail mix — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Jerky and Trail mix

  • Jerky has more Zinc, Vitamin B12, and Iron, while Trail mix has more Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, and Vitamin B3.
  • Trail mix's daily need coverage for Copper is 84% higher.
  • The amount of Sodium in Trail mix is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed and Snacks, trail mix, regular.

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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 +77.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +18%
Contains more Zinc +151.9%
Contains more Calcium +290%
Contains more Magnesium +209.8%
Contains more Potassium +14.7%
Contains less Sodium -89%
Contains more Copper +333.9%
Contains more Manganese +831.5%
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 24% 115% 113% 148% 61% 30% 88% 329% 135% 0%
Contains more Iron +77.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +18%
Contains more Zinc +151.9%
Contains more Calcium +290%
Contains more Magnesium +209.8%
Contains more Potassium +14.7%
Contains less Sodium -89%
Contains more Copper +333.9%
Contains more Manganese +831.5%

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 Folate +88.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +39.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +172.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +449.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +66.5%
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 2% 0% 0% 5% 116% 46% 89% 54% 69% 54% 0% 0%
Contains more Folate +88.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +39.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +172.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +449.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +66.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +140.6%
Contains more Water +153.9%
Contains more Other +153.3%
Contains more Fats +14.8%
Contains more Carbs +308.2%
33% 26% 11% 23% 7%
Protein: 33.2 g
Fats: 25.6 g
Carbs: 11 g
Water: 23.36 g
Other: 6.84 g
14% 29% 45% 9% 3%
Protein: 13.8 g
Fats: 29.4 g
Carbs: 44.9 g
Water: 9.2 g
Other: 2.7 g
Contains more Protein +140.6%
Contains more Water +153.9%
Contains more Other +153.3%
Contains more Fats +14.8%
Contains more Carbs +308.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -48.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +854.5%
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 10.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.011 g
20% 45% 35%
Saturated Fat: 5.55 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.53 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 9.65 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -48.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +854.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Jerky Trail mix
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 ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jerky Trail mix Opinion
Net carbs 9.2g 44.9g Trail mix
Protein 33.2g 13.8g Jerky
Fats 25.6g 29.4g Trail mix
Carbs 11g 44.9g Trail mix
Calories 410kcal 462kcal Trail mix
Sugar 9g Trail mix
Fiber 1.8g Jerky
Calcium 20mg 78mg Trail mix
Iron 5.42mg 3.05mg Jerky
Magnesium 51mg 158mg Trail mix
Phosphorus 407mg 345mg Jerky
Potassium 597mg 685mg Trail mix
Sodium 2081mg 229mg Trail mix
Zinc 8.11mg 3.22mg Jerky
Copper 0.227mg 0.985mg Trail mix
Manganese 0.111mg 1.034mg Trail mix
Selenium 10.7µg Jerky
Vitamin A 0IU 18IU Trail mix
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Trail mix
Vitamin E 0.49mg Jerky
Vitamin D 11IU Jerky
Vitamin D 0.3µg Jerky
Vitamin C 0mg 1.4mg Trail mix
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0.462mg Trail mix
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 0.198mg Trail mix
Vitamin B3 1.732mg 4.712mg Trail mix
Vitamin B5 0.163mg 0.895mg Trail mix
Vitamin B6 0.179mg 0.298mg Trail mix
Folate 134µg 71µg Jerky
Vitamin B12 0.99µg 0µg Jerky
Vitamin K 2.3µg Jerky
Tryptophan 0.166mg Trail mix
Threonine 0.482mg Trail mix
Isoleucine 0.515mg Trail mix
Leucine 0.89mg Trail mix
Lysine 0.515mg Trail mix
Methionine 0.202mg Trail mix
Phenylalanine 0.658mg Trail mix
Valine 0.658mg Trail mix
Histidine 0.357mg Trail mix
Cholesterol 48mg 0mg Trail mix
Saturated Fat 10.85g 5.55g Trail mix
Monounsaturated Fat 11.305g 12.53g Trail mix
Polyunsaturated fat 1.011g 9.65g Trail mix

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Jerky Trail mix
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
36%
Trail mix
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
Jerky
104%
Trail mix

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Trail mix
Trail mix is lower in Sugar (difference - 9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Trail mix
Trail mix contains less Sodium (difference - 1852mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Trail mix
Trail mix is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Trail mix
Trail mix is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.3g)
Which food is cheaper?
Trail mix
Trail mix is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
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. Trail mix - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167561/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.