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Condensed milk vs. Jerky — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between condensed milk and jerky?

  • Condensed milk is higher in calcium and vitamin B2, yet jerky is higher in iron, zinc, folate, copper, vitamin B12, and phosphorus.
  • Jerky's daily need coverage for sodium is 85% more.
  • Condensed milk has 14 times more calcium than jerky. While condensed milk has 284mg of calcium, jerky has only 20mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in condensed milk is lower.
  • The glycemic index of jerky is lower.

We used Milk, canned, condensed, sweetened and Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed types in this article.

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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 19% 85% 33% 7.1% 5% 26% 108% 17% 0.78% 81%
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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 +1320%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +38.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +96.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +60.9%
Contains more IronIron +2752.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +1413.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +762.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +60.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1750%

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 8.7% 25% 3.2% 3% 23% 96% 3.9% 45% 12% 55% 1.5% 8.3% 49%
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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 B2Vitamin B2 +193%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +360.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +206.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +71.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +724.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +251%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +125%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +283.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +1118.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +22.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 9% 54% 27% 2%
Protein: 7.91 g
Fats: 8.7 g
Carbs: 54.4 g
Water: 27.16 g
Other: 1.83 g
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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 CarbsCarbs +394.5%
Contains more WaterWater +16.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +319.7%
Contains more FatsFats +194.3%
Contains more OtherOther +273.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
66% 29% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.486 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.427 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.337 g
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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 -49.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +365.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +200%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Condensed milk Jerky DV% diff.
Sodium 127mg 2081mg 85%
Zinc 0.94mg 8.11mg 65%
Iron 0.19mg 5.42mg 65%
Protein 7.91g 33.2g 51%
Folate 11µg 134µg 31%
Calcium 284mg 20mg 26%
Fats 8.7g 25.6g 26%
Copper 0.015mg 0.227mg 24%
Saturated fat 5.486g 10.85g 24%
Vitamin B12 0.44µg 0.99µg 23%
Monounsaturated fat 2.427g 11.305g 22%
Phosphorus 253mg 407mg 22%
Vitamin B2 0.416mg 0.142mg 21%
Carbs 54.4g 11g 14%
Vitamin B5 0.75mg 0.163mg 12%
Vitamin B3 0.21mg 1.732mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.051mg 0.179mg 10%
Vitamin A 74µg 0µg 8%
Selenium 14.8µg 10.7µg 7%
Potassium 371mg 597mg 7%
Fiber 0g 1.8g 7%
Magnesium 26mg 51mg 6%
Manganese 0.006mg 0.111mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.154mg 5%
Cholesterol 34mg 48mg 5%
Choline 89.1mg 109.1mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.337g 1.011g 4%
Calories 321kcal 410kcal 4%
Vitamin C 2.6mg 0mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.16mg 0.49mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0.3µg 1%
Vitamin K 0.6µg 2.3µg 1%
Vitamin D 6IU 11IU 1%
Net carbs 54.4g 9.2g N/A
Sugar 54.4g 9g N/A
Tryptophan 0.112mg 0%
Threonine 0.357mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.479mg 0%
Leucine 0.775mg 0%
Lysine 0.627mg 0%
Methionine 0.198mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.382mg 0%
Valine 0.529mg 0%
Histidine 0.214mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Condensed milk 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
26%
Condensed milk
35%
Jerky
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Condensed milk
111%
Jerky

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in Sugar (difference - 45.4g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Jerky
Jerky is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Jerky
Jerky is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Condensed milk
Condensed milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Condensed milk
Condensed milk contains less Sodium (difference - 1954mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Condensed milk
Condensed milk is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.364g)
Which food is cheaper?
Condensed milk
Condensed milk is cheaper (difference - $2.4)

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. Condensed milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171275/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.