Chocolate vs. Jerky — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between chocolate and jerky
- Chocolate has more copper, manganese, iron, magnesium, and fiber; however, jerky has more zinc, vitamin B12, and phosphorus.
- Daily need coverage for sodium for jerky is 89% higher.
- Jerky has 13 times less manganese than chocolate. Chocolate has 1.419mg of manganese, while jerky has 0.111mg.
- Jerky is lower in saturated fat.
- Chocolate has a higher glycemic index than jerky.
Food types used in this article are Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +186.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +180% |
| Contains more IronIron | +48% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +352.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1178.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +303.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +97.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +256.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +82.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +252.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +516% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +184% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +138.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +326.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +330.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +22.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +456.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +580.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +2308.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +302.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -41.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +18.5% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~1.011g
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 24mg | 2081mg | 89% |
| Copper | 1.028mg | 0.227mg | 89% |
| Manganese | 1.419mg | 0.111mg | 57% |
| Protein | 4.88g | 33.2g | 57% |
| Zinc | 2.01mg | 8.11mg | 55% |
| Saturated fat | 18.519g | 10.85g | 35% |
| Folate | 134µg | 34% | |
| Iron | 8.02mg | 5.42mg | 33% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.23µg | 0.99µg | 32% |
| Phosphorus | 206mg | 407mg | 29% |
| Magnesium | 146mg | 51mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 7g | 1.8g | 21% |
| Choline | 109.1mg | 20% | |
| Carbs | 61.17g | 11g | 17% |
| Selenium | 3µg | 10.7µg | 14% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 48mg | 13% |
| Caffeine | 43mg | 0mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.042mg | 0.179mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.025mg | 0.154mg | 11% |
| Fats | 31.28g | 25.6g | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.05mg | 0.142mg | 7% |
| Calories | 546kcal | 410kcal | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.725mg | 1.732mg | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 8.1µg | 2.3µg | 5% |
| Calcium | 56mg | 20mg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.54g | 11.305g | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.297mg | 0.163mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.3µg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 559mg | 597mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 11IU | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.092g | 1.011g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 54.17g | 9.2g | N/A |
| Sugar | 47.9g | 9g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.54mg | 0.49mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.112g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.085g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.947g | N/A |
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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jerky is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.9g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Jerky is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.669g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Jerky is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 40mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 2057mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.