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Corn cake vs. Jerky — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between corn cake and jerky

  • Corn cake has more manganese, copper, and vitamin B3, while jerky has more zinc, iron, vitamin B12, phosphorus, and folate.
  • Corn cake's daily need coverage for manganese is 74% higher.
  • Jerky contains 3 times less vitamin B3 than corn cake. Corn cake contains 5.15mg of vitamin B3, while jerky contains 1.732mg.
  • The amount of sodium in corn cake is lower.
  • Jerky has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of jerky is 0, while the glycemic index of corn cake is 87.

The food types used in this comparison are Snacks, corn cakes 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 81% 5.7% 14% 53% 140% 55% 67% 64% 237% 54%
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 more MagnesiumMagnesium +123.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +85%
Contains less SodiumSodium -76.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1535.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +280.3%
Contains more IronIron +287.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +305.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +159.2%
~equal in Calcium ~20mg
~equal in Selenium ~10.7µg

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% 23% 0% 0% 63% 12% 97% 50% 32% 0% 0% 14% 0%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +62.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +197.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +409.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +184%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +27.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +605.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 2% 83% 5%
Protein: 8.1 g
Fats: 2.4 g
Carbs: 83.4 g
Water: 4.6 g
Other: 1.5 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 CarbsCarbs +658.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +309.9%
Contains more FatsFats +966.7%
Contains more WaterWater +407.8%
Contains more OtherOther +356%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 36% 44%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.42 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.76 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.93 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 -96.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1387.5%
~equal in 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.
Corn cake 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 Corn cake Jerky DV% diff.
Manganese 1.815mg 0.111mg 74%
Sodium 488mg 2081mg 69%
Zinc 2mg 8.11mg 56%
Protein 8.1g 33.2g 50%
Iron 1.4mg 5.42mg 50%
Saturated fat 0.42g 10.85g 47%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.99µg 41%
Phosphorus 157mg 407mg 36%
Fats 2.4g 25.6g 36%
Folate 19µg 134µg 29%
Monounsaturated fat 0.76g 11.305g 26%
Carbs 83.4g 11g 24%
Copper 0.42mg 0.227mg 21%
Vitamin B3 5.15mg 1.732mg 21%
Choline 109.1mg 20%
Cholesterol 0mg 48mg 16%
Magnesium 114mg 51mg 15%
Potassium 157mg 597mg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.83mg 0.163mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.25mg 0.154mg 8%
Vitamin A 70µg 0µg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.142mg 7%
Vitamin E 0.49mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.14mg 0.179mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 2%
Vitamin K 0µg 2.3µg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.93g 1.011g 1%
Calories 387kcal 410kcal 1%
Selenium 9.9µg 10.7µg 1%
Vitamin D 11IU 1%
Net carbs 81.5g 9.2g N/A
Calcium 19mg 20mg 0%
Sugar 23.47g 9g N/A
Fiber 1.9g 1.8g 0%
Tryptophan 0.081mg 0%
Threonine 0.301mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.316mg 0%
Leucine 0.837mg 0%
Lysine 0.267mg 0%
Methionine 0.177mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.408mg 0%
Valine 0.442mg 0%
Histidine 0.227mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corn cake 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
22%
Corn cake
35%
Jerky
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
77%
Corn cake
111%
Jerky

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.47g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 87)
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?
Corn cake
Corn cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn cake
Corn cake contains less Sodium (difference - 1593mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corn cake
Corn cake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.43g)
Which food is cheaper?
Corn cake
Corn cake 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. Corn cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168857/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.