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Chicken soup vs. Jerky — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between chicken soup and jerky

  • Chicken soup contains less zinc, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B12, folate, copper, choline, and selenium than jerky.
  • Daily need coverage for sodium for jerky is 84% higher.
  • Chicken soup is lower in sodium.
  • Chicken soup has a higher glycemic index than jerky.

Food types used in this article are Soup, stock, chicken, home-prepared 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 2.9% 0.9% 9.3% 7.9% 18% 3.8% 12% 19% 0% 12%
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 -93.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1175%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +566.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +468.6%
Contains more IronIron +2481%
Contains more CopperCopper +320.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +5692.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1407.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +386.4%

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 0.67% 0.33% 0.6% 0% 8.8% 20% 30% 0% 14% 0% 0.5% 3.8% 5%
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 EVitamin E +1533.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +340%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +67.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +193.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1050%
Contains more FolateFolate +2580%
Contains more CholineCholine +1085.9%
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~1.732mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 4% 92%
Protein: 2.52 g
Fats: 1.2 g
Carbs: 3.53 g
Water: 92.15 g
Other: 0.6 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 +294.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1217.5%
Contains more FatsFats +2033.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +211.6%
Contains more OtherOther +1040%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
29% 52% 19%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.321 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.582 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.213 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 -97%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1842.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +374.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chicken soup 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 Chicken soup Jerky DV% diff.
Sodium 143mg 2081mg 84%
Zinc 0.14mg 8.11mg 72%
Iron 0.21mg 5.42mg 65%
Protein 2.52g 33.2g 61%
Phosphorus 27mg 407mg 54%
Saturated fat 0.321g 10.85g 48%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.99µg 41%
Fats 1.2g 25.6g 38%
Folate 5µg 134µg 32%
Monounsaturated fat 0.582g 11.305g 27%
Copper 0.054mg 0.227mg 19%
Calories 36kcal 410kcal 19%
Choline 9.2mg 109.1mg 18%
Selenium 2.2µg 10.7µg 15%
Cholesterol 3mg 48mg 15%
Potassium 105mg 597mg 14%
Magnesium 4mg 51mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.035mg 0.154mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.061mg 0.179mg 9%
Fiber 0g 1.8g 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.213g 1.011g 5%
Manganese 0.111mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.085mg 0.142mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.03mg 0.49mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.163mg 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.3µg 2%
Vitamin K 0.2µg 2.3µg 2%
Carbs 3.53g 11g 2%
Calcium 3mg 20mg 2%
Vitamin B3 1.584mg 1.732mg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 11IU 1%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 3.53g 9.2g N/A
Sugar 1.58g 9g N/A
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken soup 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
6%
Chicken soup
35%
Jerky
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Chicken soup
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 - 52)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Jerky
Jerky is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken soup
Chicken soup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken soup
Chicken soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken soup
Chicken soup contains less Sodium (difference - 1938mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken soup
Chicken soup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.529g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken soup
Chicken soup is cheaper (difference - $4)

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. Chicken soup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172884/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.