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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 has more zinc, iron, vitamin B12, folate, and phosphorus.
  • Jerky covers your daily need for 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 is lower.
  • Jerky has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of jerky is 0, while the glycemic index of corn nuts is 40.

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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 78% 5.1% 25% 64% 45% 51% 121% 78% 64% 0%
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 +113.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -71.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +338.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +17.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +108.7%
Contains more IronIron +218.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +66.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +331.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +43.8%

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 1.3% 5.7% 0% 0% 88% 33% 28% 22% 43% 0% 0% 0% 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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +127.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +129.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +14.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.142mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.179mg

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 56% 24%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.58 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.22 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 -76.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +218.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated 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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn nuts Jerky DV% diff.
Sodium 600mg 2081mg 64%
Zinc 1.88mg 8.11mg 57%
Protein 9g 33.2g 48%
Iron 1.7mg 5.42mg 47%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.99µg 41%
Saturated fat 2.58g 10.85g 38%
Folate 0µg 134µg 34%
Fiber 8.4g 1.8g 26%
Choline 109.1mg 20%
Carbs 71.7g 11g 20%
Selenium 10.7µg 19%
Phosphorus 283mg 407mg 18%
Fats 14.3g 25.6g 17%
Cholesterol 0mg 48mg 16%
Vitamin B1 0.35mg 0.154mg 16%
Manganese 0.487mg 0.111mg 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.22g 1.011g 15%
Magnesium 109mg 51mg 14%
Copper 0.136mg 0.227mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 7.36g 11.305g 10%
Potassium 286mg 597mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.374mg 0.163mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.49mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 2%
Vitamin A 17µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 2%
Vitamin B3 1.507mg 1.732mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.187mg 0.179mg 1%
Vitamin D 11IU 1%
Calories 436kcal 410kcal 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 63.3g 9.2g N/A
Calcium 17mg 20mg 0%
Sugar 9g N/A
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 0.142mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corn nuts 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
17%
Corn nuts
35%
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 Cholesterol?
Corn nuts
Corn nuts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
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 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.