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Beef broiled vs. Jerky — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between beef broiled and jerky

  • Beef broiled has more vitamin B12, vitamin B3, and selenium; however, jerky is richer in iron, folate, phosphorus, zinc, and copper.
  • Jerky covers your daily sodium needs 87% more than beef broiled.
  • Jerky has 3 times less vitamin B3 than beef broiled. Beef broiled has 5.378mg of vitamin B3, while jerky has 1.732mg.
  • Beef broiled contains less saturated fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, patty, cooked, broiled and Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 5.4% 28% 98% 28% 172% 85% 9.4% 1.6% 117%
Jerky
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 36% 6% 53% 203% 76% 221% 174% 271% 14% 58%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +100.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +142.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +11.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +87.7%
Contains more IronIron +108.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +167.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +28.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +105.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +825%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 1% 2.4% 0% 12% 41% 101% 39% 88% 330% 3% 6.8% 45%
Jerky
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 9.8% 4.5% 39% 33% 32% 9.8% 41% 124% 5.8% 101% 60%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +23.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +210.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +303.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +113.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +308.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +234.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +91.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +1388.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +32.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 15% 58%
Protein: 25.93 g
Fats: 15.41 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.98 g
Other: 0.68 g
Jerky
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33% 26% 11% 23% 7%
Protein: 33.2 g
Fats: 25.6 g
Carbs: 11 g
Water: 23.36 g
Other: 6.84 g
Contains more WaterWater +148.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +28%
Contains more FatsFats +66.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +905.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
45% 51% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.895 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.668 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.484 g
Jerky
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47% 49% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.85 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.011 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -45.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +69.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +108.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef broiled Jerky DV% diff.
Sodium 72mg 2081mg 87%
Vitamin B12 2.64µg 0.99µg 69%
Iron 2.6mg 5.42mg 35%
Folate 9µg 134µg 31%
Phosphorus 198mg 407mg 30%
Vitamin B3 5.378mg 1.732mg 23%
Saturated fat 5.895g 10.85g 23%
Selenium 21.5µg 10.7µg 20%
Copper 0.085mg 0.227mg 16%
Zinc 6.31mg 8.11mg 16%
Fats 15.41g 25.6g 16%
Vitamin B6 0.382mg 0.179mg 16%
Protein 25.93g 33.2g 15%
Cholesterol 88mg 48mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 6.668g 11.305g 12%
Vitamin B5 0.658mg 0.163mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.046mg 0.154mg 9%
Calories 250kcal 410kcal 8%
Potassium 318mg 597mg 8%
Fiber 0g 1.8g 7%
Magnesium 21mg 51mg 7%
Choline 82.4mg 109.1mg 5%
Manganese 0.012mg 0.111mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.484g 1.011g 4%
Carbs 0g 11g 4%
Vitamin B2 0.176mg 0.142mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.49mg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.3µg 2%
Vitamin K 1.2µg 2.3µg 1%
Vitamin D 2IU 11IU 1%
Net carbs 0g 9.2g N/A
Calcium 18mg 20mg 0%
Sugar 0g 9g N/A
Vitamin A 3µg 0µg 0%
Trans fat 0.572g N/A
Tryptophan 0.094mg 0%
Threonine 0.72mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.822mg 0%
Leucine 1.45mg 0%
Lysine 1.54mg 0%
Methionine 0.478mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.725mg 0%
Valine 0.914mg 0%
Histidine 0.604mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.044g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.016g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.012g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Beef broiled Jerky
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
51%
Beef broiled
35%
Jerky
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Beef broiled
111%
Jerky

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Jerky
Jerky is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled is lower in Sugar (difference - 9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled contains less Sodium (difference - 2009mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.955g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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. Beef broiled - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174032/nutrients
  2. Jerky - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167536/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.