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Fettuccine vs. Jerky — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Fettuccine and Jerky

  • Fettuccine contains less Zinc, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Folate, Potassium, and Magnesium than Jerky.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Jerky is 83% higher.

Food types used in this article are KASHI, STEAM MEAL, Chicken Fettuccine, Frozen Entree 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 Calcium +40%
Contains less Sodium -92%
Contains more Iron +803.3%
Contains more Magnesium +750%
Contains more Phosphorus +1528%
Contains more Potassium +255.4%
Contains more Zinc +8010%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 23% 5% 11% 15% 22% 3% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 204% 37% 175% 53% 272% 222% 76% 15% 59%
Contains more Calcium +40%
Contains less Sodium -92%
Contains more Iron +803.3%
Contains more Magnesium +750%
Contains more Phosphorus +1528%
Contains more Potassium +255.4%
Contains more Zinc +8010%

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 D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +71.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +102.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +258%
Contains more Folate +2133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.49
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.732
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% 0% 0% 23% 17% 34% 0% 12% 5% 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 D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +71.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +102.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +258%
Contains more Folate +2133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.49
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.732

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +27.3%
Contains more Water +221.9%
Contains more Protein +435.5%
Contains more Fats +848.1%
Contains more Other +260%
6% 3% 14% 75% 2%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 2.7 g
Carbs: 14 g
Water: 75.2 g
Other: 1.9 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 +27.3%
Contains more Water +221.9%
Contains more Protein +435.5%
Contains more Fats +848.1%
Contains more Other +260%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1156.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +152.8%
41% 41% 18%
Saturated Fat: 0.9 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.4 g
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 10.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.011 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1156.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +152.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Fettuccine 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 Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fettuccine Jerky Opinion
Net carbs 12g 9.2g Fettuccine
Protein 6.2g 33.2g Jerky
Fats 2.7g 25.6g Jerky
Carbs 14g 11g Fettuccine
Calories 99kcal 410kcal Jerky
Sugar 1.3g 9g Fettuccine
Fiber 2g 1.8g Fettuccine
Calcium 28mg 20mg Fettuccine
Iron 0.6mg 5.42mg Jerky
Magnesium 6mg 51mg Jerky
Phosphorus 25mg 407mg Jerky
Potassium 168mg 597mg Jerky
Sodium 166mg 2081mg Fettuccine
Zinc 0.1mg 8.11mg Jerky
Copper 0.227mg Jerky
Manganese 0.111mg Jerky
Selenium 10.7µg Jerky
Vitamin E 0.45mg 0.49mg Jerky
Vitamin D 0IU 11IU Jerky
Vitamin D 0µg 0.3µg Jerky
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.154mg Jerky
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.142mg Jerky
Vitamin B3 1.8mg 1.732mg Fettuccine
Vitamin B5 0.163mg Jerky
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.179mg Jerky
Folate 6µg 134µg Jerky
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.99µg Jerky
Vitamin K 2.3µg Jerky
Cholesterol 14mg 48mg Fettuccine
Saturated Fat 0.9g 10.85g Fettuccine
Monounsaturated Fat 0.9g 11.305g Jerky
Polyunsaturated fat 0.4g 1.011g Jerky

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fettuccine 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
8%
Fettuccine
34%
Jerky
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Fettuccine
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 - 47)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Jerky
Jerky is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine contains less Sodium (difference - 1915mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.95g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($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. 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.