Beef sticks vs. Jerky — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Beef sticks and Jerky different?
- Beef sticks are higher in Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3, however, Jerky is richer in Zinc, Folate, Phosphorus, Iron, and Copper.
- Daily need coverage for Zinc from Jerky is 52% higher.
- Beef sticks contain 3 times more Vitamin B2 than Jerky. While Beef sticks contain 0.436mg of Vitamin B2, Jerky contains only 0.142mg.
- Jerky has less Cholesterol.
Snacks, beef sticks, smoked and Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed are the varieties used in this article.
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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.
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Calcium
+240%
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Sodium
-26.4%
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Iron
+59.4%
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Magnesium
+142.9%
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Phosphorus
+126.1%
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Potassium
+132.3%
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Zinc
+235.1%
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Copper
+74.6%
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Manganese
+29.1%
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Calcium
+240%
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Sodium
-26.4%
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Iron
+59.4%
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Magnesium
+142.9%
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Phosphorus
+126.1%
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Potassium
+132.3%
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Zinc
+235.1%
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Copper
+74.6%
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Manganese
+29.1%
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.
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Vitamin A
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Vitamin C
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Vitamin B2
+207%
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Vitamin B3
+162.1%
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Vitamin B5
+101.2%
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Vitamin B6
+14.5%
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Folate
+∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.154
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.99
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+207%
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Vitamin B3
+162.1%
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Vitamin B5
+101.2%
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Vitamin B6
+14.5%
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Folate
+∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.154
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.99
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+93.8%
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Protein
+54.4%
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Carbs
+103.7%
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Water
+22.3%
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Other
+55.5%
Protein:
21.5 g
Fats:
49.6 g
Carbs:
5.4 g
Water:
19.1 g
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4.4 g
Protein:
33.2 g
Fats:
25.6 g
Carbs:
11 g
Water:
23.36 g
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6.84 g
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Fats
+93.8%
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Protein
+54.4%
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Carbs
+103.7%
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+22.3%
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+55.5%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+81.1%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+337.2%
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Saturated Fat
-47.8%
Saturated Fat:
20.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
20.47 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
4.42 g
Saturated Fat:
10.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.011 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+81.1%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+337.2%
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Saturated Fat
-47.8%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 5.4g | 9.2g |
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| Protein | 21.5g | 33.2g |
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| Fats | 49.6g | 25.6g |
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| Carbs | 5.4g | 11g |
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| Calories | 550kcal | 410kcal |
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| Sugar | 9g |
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| Fiber | 1.8g |
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| Calcium | 68mg | 20mg |
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| Iron | 3.4mg | 5.42mg |
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| Magnesium | 21mg | 51mg |
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| Phosphorus | 180mg | 407mg |
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| Potassium | 257mg | 597mg |
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| Sodium | 1531mg | 2081mg |
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| Zinc | 2.42mg | 8.11mg |
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| Copper | 0.13mg | 0.227mg |
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| Manganese | 0.086mg | 0.111mg |
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| Selenium | 10.7µg |
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| Vitamin A | 250IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 13µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.49mg |
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| Vitamin D | 11IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.3µg |
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| Vitamin C | 6.8mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.141mg | 0.154mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.436mg | 0.142mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.54mg | 1.732mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.328mg | 0.163mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.205mg | 0.179mg |
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| Folate | 0µg | 134µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1µg | 0.99µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.3µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.184mg |
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| Threonine | 0.832mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.818mg |
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| Leucine | 1.473mg |
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| Lysine | 1.518mg |
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| Methionine | 0.454mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.801mg |
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| Valine | 0.95mg |
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| Histidine | 0.53mg |
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| Cholesterol | 133mg | 48mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 20.8g | 10.85g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 20.47g | 11.305g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.42g | 1.011g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
38%
34%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
111%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jerky is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jerky is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.95g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Jerky is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef sticks contains less Sodium (difference - 550mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef sticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef sticks 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.