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Currant vs. Jerky — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Currant and Jerky?

  • Currant is richer in Vitamin C, yet Jerky is richer in Zinc, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Folate, Choline, and Selenium.
  • Jerky's daily need coverage for Sodium is 90% higher.
  • Currant contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Currants, red and white, raw and Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed types in this comparison.

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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.
Currant
Currant
3
:
7
Jerky
Jerky
Contains more Calcium +65%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Manganese +67.6%
Contains more Iron +442%
Contains more Magnesium +292.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +825%
Contains more Potassium +117.1%
Contains more Zinc +3426.1%
Contains more Copper +112.1%
Contains more Selenium +1683.3%
Currant
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 38% 10% 19% 25% 1% 7% 36% 25% 4%
Jerky
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 204% 37% 175% 53% 272% 222% 76% 15% 59%
Contains more Calcium +65%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Manganese +67.6%
Contains more Iron +442%
Contains more Magnesium +292.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +825%
Contains more Potassium +117.1%
Contains more Zinc +3426.1%
Contains more Copper +112.1%
Contains more Selenium +1683.3%

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.
Currant
Currant
3
:
9
Jerky
Jerky
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +378.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +390%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +285%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +184%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1632%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +154.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +155.7%
Contains more Folate +1575%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Currant
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 2% 0% 137% 10% 12% 2% 4% 17% 6% 0% 28%
Jerky
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 K +378.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +390%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +285%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +184%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1632%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +154.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +155.7%
Contains more Folate +1575%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Currant
Currant
2
:
3
Jerky
Jerky
Contains more Carbs +25.5%
Contains more Water +259.4%
Contains more Protein +2271.4%
Contains more Fats +12700%
Contains more Other +952.3%
Currant
14% 84%
Protein: 1.4 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 13.8 g
Water: 83.95 g
Other: 0.65 g
Jerky
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 +25.5%
Contains more Water +259.4%
Contains more Protein +2271.4%
Contains more Fats +12700%
Contains more Other +952.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Currant
Currant
1
:
2
Jerky
Jerky
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +40275%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1048.9%
Currant
13% 21% 66%
Saturated Fat: 0.017 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.028 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.088 g
Jerky
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 10.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.011 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +40275%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1048.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Currant Jerky Opinion
Net carbs 9.5g 9.2g Currant
Protein 1.4g 33.2g Jerky
Fats 0.2g 25.6g Jerky
Carbs 13.8g 11g Currant
Calories 56kcal 410kcal Jerky
Fructose 3.53g Currant
Sugar 7.37g 9g Currant
Fiber 4.3g 1.8g Currant
Calcium 33mg 20mg Currant
Iron 1mg 5.42mg Jerky
Magnesium 13mg 51mg Jerky
Phosphorus 44mg 407mg Jerky
Potassium 275mg 597mg Jerky
Sodium 1mg 2081mg Currant
Zinc 0.23mg 8.11mg Jerky
Copper 0.107mg 0.227mg Jerky
Manganese 0.186mg 0.111mg Currant
Selenium 0.6µg 10.7µg Jerky
Vitamin A 42IU 0IU Currant
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 0µg Currant
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.49mg Jerky
Vitamin D 0IU 11IU Jerky
Vitamin D 0µg 0.3µg Jerky
Vitamin C 41mg 0mg Currant
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.154mg Jerky
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.142mg Jerky
Vitamin B3 0.1mg 1.732mg Jerky
Vitamin B5 0.064mg 0.163mg Jerky
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.179mg Jerky
Folate 8µg 134µg Jerky
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.99µg Jerky
Vitamin K 11µg 2.3µg Currant
Cholesterol 0mg 48mg Currant
Saturated Fat 0.017g 10.85g Currant
Monounsaturated Fat 0.028g 11.305g Jerky
Polyunsaturated fat 0.088g 1.011g Jerky

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Currant 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
18%
Currant
34%
Jerky
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Currant
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 - 25)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Jerky
Jerky is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Currant
Currant is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.63g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Currant
Currant contains less Sodium (difference - 2080mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Currant
Currant is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Currant
Currant is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.833g)
Which food is cheaper?
Currant
Currant is cheaper (difference - $3.5)

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. Currant - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173964/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.