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Distilled beverage vs. Jerky — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between distilled beverage and jerky

  • Jerky has more zinc, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B12, folate, copper, choline, and selenium than distilled beverage.
  • Jerky's daily need coverage for sodium is 90% more.
  • Distilled beverage contains less sodium.
  • Distilled beverage has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of distilled beverage is 15, while the glycemic index of jerky is 0.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Alcoholic beverage, distilled, all (gin, rum, vodka, whiskey) 86 proof 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 0% 0% 0.18% 1.5% 7% 1.1% 1.7% 0.13% 2.3% 0%
Jerky
9
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 less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +29750%
Contains more IronIron +13450%
Contains more CopperCopper +981%
Contains more ZincZinc +20175%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +10075%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +516.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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% 0% 0% 0% 1.5% 0.92% 0.24% 0% 0.23% 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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +3450%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +13223.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +17800%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
64% 36%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0.1 g
Water: 63.9 g
Other: 36 g
Jerky
3
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 WaterWater +173.5%
Contains more OtherOther +426.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +10900%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Distilled beverage 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 Distilled beverage Jerky DV% diff.
Sodium 1mg 2081mg 90%
Zinc 0.04mg 8.11mg 73%
Iron 0.04mg 5.42mg 67%
Protein 0g 33.2g 66%
Phosphorus 4mg 407mg 58%
Saturated fat 0g 10.85g 49%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.99µg 41%
Fats 0g 25.6g 39%
Folate 0µg 134µg 34%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 11.305g 28%
Copper 0.021mg 0.227mg 23%
Choline 0mg 109.1mg 20%
Selenium 0µg 10.7µg 19%
Potassium 2mg 597mg 18%
Cholesterol 0mg 48mg 16%
Vitamin B6 0.001mg 0.179mg 14%
Magnesium 0mg 51mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.006mg 0.154mg 12%
Vitamin B3 0.013mg 1.732mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.004mg 0.142mg 11%
Calories 250kcal 410kcal 8%
Fiber 0g 1.8g 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 1.011g 7%
Manganese 0.018mg 0.111mg 4%
Carbs 0.1g 11g 4%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.49mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.163mg 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.3µg 2%
Vitamin K 0µg 2.3µg 2%
Calcium 0mg 20mg 2%
Vitamin D 0IU 11IU 1%
Net carbs 0.1g 9.2g N/A
Sugar 0g 9g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Distilled beverage 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
0%
Distilled beverage
35%
Jerky
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Distilled beverage
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 - 15)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Jerky
Jerky is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Distilled beverage
Distilled beverage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Distilled beverage
Distilled beverage is lower in Sugar (difference - 9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Distilled beverage
Distilled beverage contains less Sodium (difference - 2080mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Distilled beverage
Distilled beverage is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.85g)
Which food is cheaper?
Distilled beverage
Distilled beverage 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. Distilled beverage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171919/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.