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Edible mushroom vs. Jerky — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between edible mushroom and jerky

  • Edible mushroom has more vitamin B5 and vitamin B2; however, jerky is richer in zinc, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B12, folate, and choline.
  • Jerky's daily need coverage for sodium is 90% more.
  • Edible mushroom contains 9 times more vitamin B5 than jerky. Edible mushroom contains 1.497mg of vitamin B5, while jerky contains 0.163mg.
  • Edible mushroom contains less saturated fat.
  • Edible mushroom has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of edible mushroom is 32, while the glycemic index of jerky is 0.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Mushrooms, white, raw 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 6.4% 0.9% 28% 19% 106% 14% 37% 0.65% 6.1% 51%
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 CopperCopper +40.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +466.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +566.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +87.7%
Contains more IronIron +984%
Contains more ZincZinc +1459.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +373.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +136.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +15.1%

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 7% 0% 0.2% 3% 20% 93% 68% 90% 24% 5% 0% 13% 9.4%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +183.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +108.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +818.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +4800%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +90.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +72.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2375%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +688.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +530.6%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 3% 92%
Protein: 3.09 g
Fats: 0.34 g
Carbs: 3.26 g
Water: 92.45 g
Other: 0.86 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 WaterWater +295.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +974.4%
Contains more FatsFats +7429.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +237.4%
Contains more OtherOther +695.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 76%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.05 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.16 g
Jerky
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 -99.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +531.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Edible mushroom 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 Edible mushroom Jerky DV% diff.
Sodium 5mg 2081mg 90%
Zinc 0.52mg 8.11mg 69%
Iron 0.5mg 5.42mg 62%
Protein 3.09g 33.2g 60%
Saturated fat 0.05g 10.85g 49%
Phosphorus 86mg 407mg 46%
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0.99µg 40%
Fats 0.34g 25.6g 39%
Folate 17µg 134µg 29%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 11.305g 28%
Vitamin B5 1.497mg 0.163mg 27%
Vitamin B2 0.402mg 0.142mg 20%
Calories 22kcal 410kcal 19%
Choline 17.3mg 109.1mg 17%
Cholesterol 0mg 48mg 16%
Vitamin B3 3.607mg 1.732mg 12%
Copper 0.318mg 0.227mg 10%
Magnesium 9mg 51mg 10%
Potassium 318mg 597mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.104mg 0.179mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.16g 1.011g 6%
Vitamin B1 0.081mg 0.154mg 6%
Selenium 9.3µg 10.7µg 3%
Manganese 0.047mg 0.111mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.49mg 3%
Fiber 1g 1.8g 3%
Carbs 3.26g 11g 3%
Calcium 3mg 20mg 2%
Vitamin C 2.1mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin K 0µg 2.3µg 2%
Vitamin D 7IU 11IU 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0.3µg 1%
Net carbs 2.26g 9.2g N/A
Sugar 1.98g 9g N/A
Tryptophan 0.035mg 0%
Threonine 0.107mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.076mg 0%
Leucine 0.12mg 0%
Lysine 0.107mg 0%
Methionine 0.031mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.085mg 0%
Valine 0.232mg 0%
Histidine 0.057mg 0%
Fructose 0.17g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Edible mushroom 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
26%
Edible mushroom
35%
Jerky
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Edible mushroom
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 - 32)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Jerky
Jerky is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.02g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom contains less Sodium (difference - 2076mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.8g)
Which food is cheaper?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is cheaper (difference - $3)

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. Edible mushroom - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169251/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.