Granola bars vs. Jerky — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Granola bars and Jerky?
- Granola bars are higher in Manganese, and Copper, yet Jerky is higher in Zinc, Vitamin B12, Iron, Folate, and Phosphorus.
- Jerky's daily need coverage for Sodium is 78% more.
- Granola bars have 16 times more Manganese than Jerky. While Granola bars have 1.777mg of Manganese, Jerky has only 0.111mg.
- The amount of Saturated Fat in Granola bars are lower.
We used Snacks, granola bars, hard, plain and Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed types in this article.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +90.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +205% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +72.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -85.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1500.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +51.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +77.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +83.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +299.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +46.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +326.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +71.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +398.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +534.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +19.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +110.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +482.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +395.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
10.1 g
Fats:
19.8 g
Carbs:
64.4 g
Water:
3.9 g
Other:
1.8 g
Protein:
33.2 g
Fats:
25.6 g
Carbs:
11 g
Water:
23.36 g
Other:
6.84 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +485.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +228.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +29.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +499% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +280% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
2.37 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
4.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
12.05 g
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 | -78.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1091.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +158.1% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 471kcal | 410kcal |
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| Protein | 10.1g | 33.2g |
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| Fats | 19.8g | 25.6g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.9mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 59.1g | 9.2g |
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| Carbs | 64.4g | 11g |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 48mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0IU | 11IU |
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| Magnesium | 97mg | 51mg |
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| Calcium | 61mg | 20mg |
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| Potassium | 336mg | 597mg |
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| Iron | 2.95mg | 5.42mg |
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| Sugar | 28.57g | 9g |
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| Fiber | 5.3g | 1.8g |
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| Copper | 0.392mg | 0.227mg |
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| Zinc | 2.03mg | 8.11mg |
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| Phosphorus | 277mg | 407mg |
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| Sodium | 294mg | 2081mg |
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| Vitamin A | 33IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 2.09mg | 0.49mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.3µg |
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| Manganese | 1.777mg | 0.111mg |
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| Selenium | 16.2µg | 10.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.264mg | 0.154mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.119mg | 0.142mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.581mg | 1.732mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.813mg | 0.163mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.085mg | 0.179mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.99µg |
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| Vitamin K | 14.6µg | 2.3µg |
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| Folate | 23µg | 134µg |
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| Choline | 22mg | 109.1mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.37g | 10.85g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.38g | 11.305g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 12.05g | 1.011g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.177mg |
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| Threonine | 0.264mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.352mg |
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| Leucine | 0.724mg |
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| Lysine | 0.4mg |
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| Methionine | 0.177mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.479mg |
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| Valine | 0.508mg |
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| Histidine | 0.216mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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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
23%
36%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
89%
111%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jerky is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.57g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Granola bars is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Granola bars contains less Sodium (difference - 1787mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Granola bars is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.48g)
Which food is cheaper?
Granola bars is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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