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Fruit roll ups vs. Jerky — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between fruit roll ups and jerky

  • Fruit roll ups have more vitamin C, while jerky has more selenium, monounsaturated fat, and polyunsaturated fat.
  • Fruit roll ups' daily need coverage for vitamin C is 133% higher.
  • Jerky contains 4 times less sugar than fruit roll ups. Fruit roll ups contain 38.7g of sugar, while jerky contains 9g.
  • Jerky has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of jerky is 0, while the glycemic index of fruit roll ups is 99.

The food types used in this comparison are Snacks, GENERAL MILLS, BETTY CROCKER Fruit Roll Ups, berry flavored, with vitamin C 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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 41% 0% 17%
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 -84.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +234.4%

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 400% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Jerky
11
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 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 85% 10%
Protein: 0.1 g
Fats: 3.5 g
Carbs: 85.2 g
Water: 10.2 g
Other: 1 g
Jerky
4
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 +674.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +33100%
Contains more FatsFats +631.4%
Contains more WaterWater +129%
Contains more OtherOther +584%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
35% 61% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.99 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.724 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.093 g
Jerky
2
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 -90.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +555.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +987.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fruit roll ups Jerky DV% diff.
Vitamin C 120mg 0mg 133%
Sodium 317mg 2081mg 77%
Zinc 8.11mg 74%
Iron 5.42mg 68%
Protein 0.1g 33.2g 66%
Phosphorus 407mg 58%
Saturated fat 0.99g 10.85g 45%
Vitamin B12 0.99µg 41%
Folate 134µg 34%
Fats 3.5g 25.6g 34%
Carbs 85.2g 11g 25%
Copper 0.227mg 25%
Monounsaturated fat 1.724g 11.305g 24%
Choline 109.1mg 20%
Potassium 597mg 18%
Cholesterol 48mg 16%
Selenium 3.2µg 10.7µg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.179mg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 13%
Magnesium 51mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 11%
Vitamin B3 1.732mg 11%
Fiber 1.8g 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.093g 1.011g 6%
Manganese 0.111mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.163mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.49mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 2%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 2%
Calcium 20mg 2%
Calories 373kcal 410kcal 2%
Vitamin D 11IU 1%
Net carbs 85.2g 9.2g N/A
Sugar 38.7g 9g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Fruit roll ups 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
31%
Fruit roll ups
35%
Jerky
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Fruit roll ups
111%
Jerky

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in Sugar (difference - 29.7g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 99)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Jerky
Jerky is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Jerky
Jerky is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fruit roll ups
Fruit roll ups is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruit roll ups
Fruit roll ups contains less Sodium (difference - 1764mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fruit roll ups
Fruit roll ups is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.86g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fruit roll ups
Fruit roll ups 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. Fruit roll ups - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168808/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.