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Corn nuts vs. Jerky — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Corn nuts and Jerky

  • Corn nuts have more Fiber, Manganese, and Vitamin B1, while Jerky have more Zinc, Iron, Vitamin B12, Folate, and Phosphorus.
  • Jerky covers your daily need of Sodium 64% more than Corn nuts.
  • Corn nuts contain 5 times more Fiber than Jerky. While Corn nuts contain 8.4g of Fiber, Jerky contains only 1.8g.
  • The amount of Sodium in Corn nuts are lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Snacks, cornnuts, barbecue-flavor 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 Magnesium +113.7%
Contains less Sodium -71.2%
Contains more Manganese +338.7%
Contains more Calcium +17.6%
Contains more Iron +218.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +43.8%
Contains more Potassium +108.7%
Contains more Zinc +331.4%
Contains more Copper +66.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 64% 78% 122% 26% 79% 52% 46% 64% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 204% 37% 175% 53% 272% 222% 76% 15% 59%
Contains more Magnesium +113.7%
Contains less Sodium -71.2%
Contains more Manganese +338.7%
Contains more Calcium +17.6%
Contains more Iron +218.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +43.8%
Contains more Potassium +108.7%
Contains more Zinc +331.4%
Contains more Copper +66.9%

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.
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Jerky
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +127.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +129.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14.9%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.142
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.179
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 21% 0% 0% 2% 88% 33% 29% 23% 44% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 10% 9% 0% 39% 33% 33% 10% 42% 101% 124% 6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +127.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +129.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14.9%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.142
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.179

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +551.8%
Contains more Protein +268.9%
Contains more Fats +79%
Contains more Water +1360%
Contains more Other +101.2%
9% 14% 72% 3%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 14.3 g
Carbs: 71.7 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 3.4 g
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 Carbs +551.8%
Contains more Protein +268.9%
Contains more Fats +79%
Contains more Water +1360%
Contains more Other +101.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +218.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +53.6%
20% 56% 24%
Saturated Fat: 2.58 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.22 g
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 10.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.011 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +218.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +53.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn nuts Jerky Opinion
Net carbs 63.3g 9.2g Corn nuts
Protein 9g 33.2g Jerky
Fats 14.3g 25.6g Jerky
Carbs 71.7g 11g Corn nuts
Calories 436kcal 410kcal Corn nuts
Sugar 9g Corn nuts
Fiber 8.4g 1.8g Corn nuts
Calcium 17mg 20mg Jerky
Iron 1.7mg 5.42mg Jerky
Magnesium 109mg 51mg Corn nuts
Phosphorus 283mg 407mg Jerky
Potassium 286mg 597mg Jerky
Sodium 600mg 2081mg Corn nuts
Zinc 1.88mg 8.11mg Jerky
Copper 0.136mg 0.227mg Jerky
Manganese 0.487mg 0.111mg Corn nuts
Selenium 10.7µg Jerky
Vitamin A 338IU 0IU Corn nuts
Vitamin A RAE 17µg 0µg Corn nuts
Vitamin E 0.49mg Jerky
Vitamin D 11IU Jerky
Vitamin D 0.3µg Jerky
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Corn nuts
Vitamin B1 0.35mg 0.154mg Corn nuts
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 0.142mg
Vitamin B3 1.507mg 1.732mg Jerky
Vitamin B5 0.374mg 0.163mg Corn nuts
Vitamin B6 0.187mg 0.179mg Corn nuts
Folate 0µg 134µg Jerky
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.99µg Jerky
Vitamin K 2.3µg Jerky
Cholesterol 0mg 48mg Corn nuts
Saturated Fat 2.58g 10.85g Corn nuts
Monounsaturated Fat 7.36g 11.305g Jerky
Polyunsaturated fat 3.22g 1.011g Corn nuts

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corn nuts Jerky
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
20%
Corn nuts
34%
Jerky
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Corn nuts
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 - 40)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn nuts
Corn nuts is lower in Sugar (difference - 9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn nuts
Corn nuts contains less Sodium (difference - 1481mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn nuts
Corn nuts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn nuts
Corn nuts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.27g)
Which food is cheaper?
Corn nuts
Corn nuts is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

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 nuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169672/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.