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French fries vs. Jerky — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between french fries and jerky

  • French fries have more vitamin B6; however, jerky is richer in zinc, iron, vitamin B12, phosphorus, folate, and selenium.
  • Jerky covers your daily sodium needs 81% more than french fries.
  • Jerky has 2 times less vitamin B6 than french fries. French fries have 0.372mg of vitamin B6, while jerky has 0.179mg.
  • French fries contain less saturated fat.
  • French fries have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of french fries is 70, while the glycemic index of jerky is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil 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 25% 5.4% 51% 30% 41% 14% 54% 27% 32% 4.9%
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 less SodiumSodium -89.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +122.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +45.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +11.1%
Contains more IronIron +569.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +83.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +1522%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +225.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1088.9%
~equal in Potassium ~597mg

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 16% 0% 33% 0% 43% 9% 56% 35% 86% 0% 28% 23% 20%
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 EVitamin E +240.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +73.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +255.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +107.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +387%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +264.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +346.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +196.5%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.154mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 15% 41% 39% 2%
Protein: 3.43 g
Fats: 14.73 g
Carbs: 41.44 g
Water: 38.55 g
Other: 1.85 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 +276.7%
Contains more WaterWater +65%
Contains more ProteinProtein +867.9%
Contains more FatsFats +73.8%
Contains more OtherOther +269.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 44% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.336 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.398 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 -78.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +433.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +89.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
French fries 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 French fries Jerky DV% diff.
Sodium 210mg 2081mg 81%
Zinc 0.5mg 8.11mg 69%
Protein 3.43g 33.2g 60%
Iron 0.81mg 5.42mg 58%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.99µg 41%
Phosphorus 125mg 407mg 40%
Saturated fat 2.336g 10.85g 39%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.398g 1.011g 29%
Folate 30µg 134µg 26%
Selenium 0.9µg 10.7µg 18%
Fats 14.73g 25.6g 17%
Cholesterol 0mg 48mg 16%
Vitamin B6 0.372mg 0.179mg 15%
Choline 36.8mg 109.1mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 5.969g 11.305g 13%
Copper 0.124mg 0.227mg 11%
Carbs 41.44g 11g 10%
Vitamin B5 0.58mg 0.163mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 0.142mg 8%
Vitamin E 1.67mg 0.49mg 8%
Fiber 3.8g 1.8g 8%
Vitamin B3 3.004mg 1.732mg 8%
Vitamin K 11.2µg 2.3µg 7%
Manganese 0.247mg 0.111mg 6%
Calories 312kcal 410kcal 5%
Vitamin C 4.7mg 0mg 5%
Magnesium 35mg 51mg 4%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.3µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.17mg 0.154mg 1%
Potassium 579mg 597mg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 11IU 1%
Net carbs 37.64g 9.2g N/A
Calcium 18mg 20mg 0%
Sugar 0.3g 9g N/A
Trans fat 0.06g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.407g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.029g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.898g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
French fries 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
27%
French fries
35%
Jerky
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
French fries
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 - 70)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
French fries
French fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French fries
French fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
French fries
French fries contains less Sodium (difference - 1871mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
French fries
French fries is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.514g)
Which food is cheaper?
French fries
French fries 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. French fries - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170698/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.