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Buttermilk vs. Jerky — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between buttermilk and jerky

  • The amount of zinc, iron, phosphorus, folate, vitamin B12, copper, choline, and selenium in jerky is higher than in buttermilk.
  • Jerky covers your daily sodium needs 82% more than buttermilk.
  • Buttermilk contains less sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Milk, buttermilk, fluid, cultured, lowfat 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 7.9% 35% 13% 1.9% 3.7% 11% 38% 25% 0.26% 11%
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 more CalciumCalcium +480%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +363.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +295.4%
Contains more IronIron +10740%
Contains more CopperCopper +1963.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +1831%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +357.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +5450%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +435%

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 3.3% 4.7% 1% 0% 8.5% 36% 1.1% 17% 7.8% 28% 0.25% 3.8% 9.7%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +68.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +880%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +352.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2886.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +426.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +350%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2200%
Contains more FolateFolate +2580%
Contains more CholineCholine +516.4%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.142mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.31 g
Fats: 0.88 g
Carbs: 4.79 g
Water: 90.13 g
Other: 0.89 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 +285.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +903%
Contains more FatsFats +2809.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +129.6%
Contains more OtherOther +668.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
66% 30% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.548 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.254 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.033 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 -94.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +4350.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2963.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Buttermilk Jerky DV% diff.
Sodium 190mg 2081mg 82%
Zinc 0.42mg 8.11mg 70%
Iron 0.05mg 5.42mg 67%
Protein 3.31g 33.2g 60%
Saturated fat 0.548g 10.85g 47%
Phosphorus 89mg 407mg 45%
Fats 0.88g 25.6g 38%
Folate 5µg 134µg 32%
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0.99µg 32%
Monounsaturated fat 0.254g 11.305g 28%
Copper 0.011mg 0.227mg 24%
Calories 40kcal 410kcal 19%
Choline 17.7mg 109.1mg 17%
Selenium 2µg 10.7µg 16%
Cholesterol 4mg 48mg 15%
Potassium 151mg 597mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.179mg 11%
Calcium 116mg 20mg 10%
Magnesium 11mg 51mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.154mg 10%
Vitamin B3 0.058mg 1.732mg 10%
Fiber 0g 1.8g 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.033g 1.011g 7%
Manganese 0.002mg 0.111mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0.49mg 3%
Carbs 4.79g 11g 2%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 2.3µg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.275mg 0.163mg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.3µg 2%
Vitamin A 14µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin D 1IU 11IU 1%
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.142mg 1%
Vitamin C 1mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 4.79g 9.2g N/A
Sugar 4.79g 9g N/A
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0%
Threonine 0.141mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.171mg 0%
Leucine 0.313mg 0%
Lysine 0.277mg 0%
Methionine 0.087mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.171mg 0%
Valine 0.217mg 0%
Histidine 0.1mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Buttermilk Jerky
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
9%
Buttermilk
35%
Jerky
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Buttermilk
111%
Jerky

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Jerky
Jerky is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Jerky
Jerky is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.21g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk contains less Sodium (difference - 1891mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.302g)
Which food is cheaper?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is cheaper (difference - $2)

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. Buttermilk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170874/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.