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Chewing gum vs. Jerky — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Chewing gum and Jerky

  • Chewing gum has less Zinc, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Folate, Copper, Choline, and Selenium.
  • Jerky covers your daily Sodium needs 90% more than Chewing gum.
  • Chewing gum has less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Chewing gum 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.
Chewing gum
Chewing gum
1
:
9
Jerky
Jerky
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +29750%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +1683.3%
Chewing gum
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 1% 0% 0% 0% 4%
Jerky
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 204% 37% 175% 53% 272% 222% 76% 15% 59%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +29750%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +1683.3%

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.
Chewing gum
Chewing gum
0
:
10
Jerky
Jerky
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Chewing gum
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Jerky
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 E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chewing gum
Chewing gum
1
:
4
Jerky
Jerky
Contains more Carbs +779.1%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +8433.3%
Contains more Water +798.5%
Contains more Other +1610%
Chewing gum
97% 3%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 96.7 g
Water: 2.6 g
Other: 0.4 g
Jerky
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 Carbs +779.1%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +8433.3%
Contains more Water +798.5%
Contains more Other +1610%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chewing gum
Chewing gum
1
:
2
Jerky
Jerky
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14210.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +638%
Chewing gum
16% 31% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.042 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.079 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.137 g
Jerky
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 10.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.011 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14210.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +638%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chewing gum Jerky Opinion
Net carbs 94.3g 9.2g Chewing gum
Protein 0g 33.2g Jerky
Fats 0.3g 25.6g Jerky
Carbs 96.7g 11g Chewing gum
Calories 360kcal 410kcal Jerky
Sugar 66.08g 9g Jerky
Fiber 2.4g 1.8g Chewing gum
Calcium 0mg 20mg Jerky
Iron 0mg 5.42mg Jerky
Magnesium 0mg 51mg Jerky
Phosphorus 0mg 407mg Jerky
Potassium 2mg 597mg Jerky
Sodium 1mg 2081mg Chewing gum
Zinc 0mg 8.11mg Jerky
Copper 0mg 0.227mg Jerky
Manganese 0mg 0.111mg Jerky
Selenium 0.6µg 10.7µg Jerky
Vitamin E 0mg 0.49mg Jerky
Vitamin D 0IU 11IU Jerky
Vitamin D 0µg 0.3µg Jerky
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.154mg Jerky
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.142mg Jerky
Vitamin B3 0mg 1.732mg Jerky
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.163mg Jerky
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.179mg Jerky
Folate 0µg 134µg Jerky
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.99µg Jerky
Vitamin K 0µg 2.3µg Jerky
Cholesterol 0mg 48mg Chewing gum
Saturated Fat 0.042g 10.85g Chewing gum
Monounsaturated Fat 0.079g 11.305g Jerky
Polyunsaturated fat 0.137g 1.011g Jerky

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chewing gum Jerky
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
0%
Chewing gum
34%
Jerky
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Chewing gum
111%
Jerky

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Jerky
Jerky is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in Sugar (difference - 57.08g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Jerky
Jerky is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chewing gum
Chewing gum contains less Sodium (difference - 2080mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chewing gum
Chewing gum is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chewing gum
Chewing gum is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.808g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chewing gum
Chewing gum is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Chewing gum
Chewing gum is cheaper (difference - $3)

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. Chewing gum - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168771/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.