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Corn chips vs. Jerky — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between corn chips and jerky

  • Corn chips have more vitamin E; however, jerky is higher in zinc, iron, vitamin B12, folate, phosphorus, and choline.
  • Jerky covers your daily sodium needs 68% more than corn chips.
  • Jerky contains 15 times less vitamin E than corn chips. Corn chips contain 7.23mg of vitamin E, while jerky contains 0.49mg.
  • Corn chips have less saturated fat.
  • The glycemic index of corn chips is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Snacks, corn-based, extruded, chips, plain 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 51% 41% 13% 45% 34% 35% 83% 67% 43% 41%
Jerky
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 +41.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +590%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +314.6%
Contains more IronIron +351.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +124.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +528.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +109.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +40.8%

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% 1% 145% 0% 12% 18% 16% 11% 39% 0% 16% 6% 6.6%
Jerky
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 EVitamin E +1375.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +16.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +173.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +227.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +82.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +105.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1575%
Contains more CholineCholine +801.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.179mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 33% 57% 3%
Protein: 6.17 g
Fats: 33.36 g
Carbs: 56.9 g
Water: 1.07 g
Other: 2.5 g
Jerky
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 FatsFats +30.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +417.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +438.1%
Contains more WaterWater +2083.2%
Contains more OtherOther +173.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 31% 55%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.331 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 16.438 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 -60.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1525.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +23.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Corn chips 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 Corn chips Jerky DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 16.438g 1.011g 103%
Sodium 514mg 2081mg 68%
Zinc 1.29mg 8.11mg 62%
Protein 6.17g 33.2g 54%
Iron 1.2mg 5.42mg 53%
Vitamin E 7.23mg 0.49mg 45%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.99µg 41%
Folate 8µg 134µg 32%
Phosphorus 194mg 407mg 30%
Saturated fat 4.331g 10.85g 30%
Starch 51.36g 21%
Choline 12.1mg 109.1mg 18%
Cholesterol 0mg 48mg 16%
Carbs 56.9g 11g 15%
Copper 0.101mg 0.227mg 14%
Potassium 144mg 597mg 13%
Calcium 138mg 20mg 12%
Fats 33.36g 25.6g 12%
Manganese 0.333mg 0.111mg 10%
Fiber 4g 1.8g 9%
Vitamin B1 0.047mg 0.154mg 9%
Calories 538kcal 410kcal 6%
Vitamin B3 0.842mg 1.732mg 6%
Selenium 7.6µg 10.7µg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.078mg 0.142mg 5%
Magnesium 72mg 51mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 9.134g 11.305g 5%
Vitamin K 6.3µg 2.3µg 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.3µg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.19mg 0.163mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.167mg 0.179mg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 11IU 1%
Net carbs 52.9g 9.2g N/A
Sugar 0.27g 9g N/A
Vitamin A 3µg 0µg 0%
Trans fat 0.088g N/A
Tryptophan 0.046mg 0%
Threonine 0.246mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.235mg 0%
Leucine 0.803mg 0%
Lysine 0.185mg 0%
Methionine 0.137mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.322mg 0%
Valine 0.331mg 0%
Histidine 0.2mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.264g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 16.036g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corn chips 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
21%
Corn chips
35%
Jerky
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Corn chips
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 - 42)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Jerky
Jerky is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn chips
Corn chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn chips
Corn chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.73g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn chips
Corn chips contains less Sodium (difference - 1567mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corn chips
Corn chips is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.519g)
Which food is cheaper?
Corn chips
Corn chips 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 chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167537/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.