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Cheese popcorn vs. Jerky — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Cheese popcorn and Jerky

  • Cheese popcorn has more Fiber, Manganese, and Vitamin E , however, Jerky is richer in Zinc, Iron, Folate, Vitamin B12, and Choline.
  • Jerky's daily need coverage for Zinc is 55% more.
  • Cheese popcorn contains 8 times more Vitamin E than Jerky. Cheese popcorn contains 3.82mg of Vitamin E , while Jerky contains 0.49mg.
  • Cheese popcorn contains less Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Snacks, popcorn, cheese-flavor 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.
Contains more Calcium +465%
Contains more Magnesium +78.4%
Contains less Sodium -57.3%
Contains more Manganese +542.3%
Contains more Selenium +12.1%
Contains more Iron +142%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.7%
Contains more Potassium +128.7%
Contains more Zinc +303.5%
Contains more Copper +62.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 85% 65% 155% 24% 116% 55% 47% 93% 66%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 204% 37% 175% 53% 272% 222% 76% 15% 59%
Contains more Calcium +465%
Contains more Magnesium +78.4%
Contains less Sodium -57.3%
Contains more Manganese +542.3%
Contains more Selenium +12.1%
Contains more Iron +142%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.7%
Contains more Potassium +128.7%
Contains more Zinc +303.5%
Contains more Copper +62.1%

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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Jerky
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +679.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +69.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +182.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +31.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +256.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +24.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +19.2%
Contains more Folate +1118.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +86.8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 77% 0% 2% 31% 56% 28% 28% 55% 9% 67% 21%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +679.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +69.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +182.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +31.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +256.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +24.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +19.2%
Contains more Folate +1118.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +86.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +29.7%
Contains more Carbs +369.1%
Contains more Protein +257%
Contains more Water +834.4%
Contains more Other +101.2%
9% 33% 52% 3% 3%
Protein: 9.3 g
Fats: 33.2 g
Carbs: 51.6 g
Water: 2.5 g
Other: 3.4 g
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 Fats +29.7%
Contains more Carbs +369.1%
Contains more Protein +257%
Contains more Water +834.4%
Contains more Other +101.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -40.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1420.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16.5%
20% 31% 49%
Saturated Fat: 6.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 15.37 g
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 10.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.011 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -40.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1420.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheese popcorn Jerky Opinion
Net carbs 41.7g 9.2g Cheese popcorn
Protein 9.3g 33.2g Jerky
Fats 33.2g 25.6g Cheese popcorn
Carbs 51.6g 11g Cheese popcorn
Calories 526kcal 410kcal Cheese popcorn
Sugar 0.79g 9g Cheese popcorn
Fiber 9.9g 1.8g Cheese popcorn
Calcium 113mg 20mg Cheese popcorn
Iron 2.24mg 5.42mg Jerky
Magnesium 91mg 51mg Cheese popcorn
Phosphorus 361mg 407mg Jerky
Potassium 261mg 597mg Jerky
Sodium 889mg 2081mg Cheese popcorn
Zinc 2.01mg 8.11mg Jerky
Copper 0.14mg 0.227mg Jerky
Manganese 0.713mg 0.111mg Cheese popcorn
Selenium 12µg 10.7µg Cheese popcorn
Vitamin A 140IU 0IU Cheese popcorn
Vitamin A RAE 8µg 0µg Cheese popcorn
Vitamin E 3.82mg 0.49mg Cheese popcorn
Vitamin D 0IU 11IU Jerky
Vitamin D 0µg 0.3µg Jerky
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg Cheese popcorn
Vitamin B1 0.124mg 0.154mg Jerky
Vitamin B2 0.241mg 0.142mg Cheese popcorn
Vitamin B3 1.453mg 1.732mg Jerky
Vitamin B5 0.461mg 0.163mg Cheese popcorn
Vitamin B6 0.235mg 0.179mg Cheese popcorn
Folate 11µg 134µg Jerky
Vitamin B12 0.53µg 0.99µg Jerky
Vitamin K 8.2µg 2.3µg Cheese popcorn
Tryptophan 0.094mg Cheese popcorn
Threonine 0.417mg Cheese popcorn
Isoleucine 0.402mg Cheese popcorn
Leucine 1.024mg Cheese popcorn
Lysine 0.443mg Cheese popcorn
Methionine 0.191mg Cheese popcorn
Phenylalanine 0.405mg Cheese popcorn
Valine 0.489mg Cheese popcorn
Histidine 0.252mg Cheese popcorn
Cholesterol 11mg 48mg Cheese popcorn
Saturated Fat 6.41g 10.85g Cheese popcorn
Monounsaturated Fat 9.7g 11.305g Jerky
Polyunsaturated fat 15.37g 1.011g Cheese popcorn

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Cheese popcorn Jerky
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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
31%
Cheese popcorn
34%
Jerky
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
74%
Cheese popcorn
111%
Jerky

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese popcorn
Cheese popcorn is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.21g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheese popcorn
Cheese popcorn contains less Sodium (difference - 1192mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheese popcorn
Cheese popcorn is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cheese popcorn
Cheese popcorn is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.44g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese popcorn
Cheese popcorn is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheese popcorn
Cheese popcorn is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Cheese popcorn - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167960/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.