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Grapefruit vs. Jerky — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between grapefruit and jerky

  • Grapefruit has more vitamin C and vitamin A; however, jerky has more zinc, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B12, folate, and copper.
  • Daily need coverage for sodium for jerky is 90% higher.
  • Grapefruit is lower in saturated fat.
  • Grapefruit has a higher glycemic index than jerky.

Food types used in this article are Grapefruit, raw, pink and red, all areas 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% 6.6% 12% 3% 11% 1.9% 7.7% 0% 2.9% 0.55%
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 -100%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +466.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +342.2%
Contains more IronIron +6675%
Contains more CopperCopper +609.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +11485.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2161.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +404.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +10600%
~equal in Calcium ~20mg

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 104% 19% 2.6% 0% 11% 7.2% 3.8% 16% 12% 0% 0% 9.8% 4.2%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +60.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +276.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +258.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +358.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +749%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +237.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +930.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +1316.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 88%
Protein: 0.77 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 10.66 g
Water: 88.06 g
Other: 0.37 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 WaterWater +277%
Contains more ProteinProtein +4211.7%
Contains more FatsFats +18185.7%
Contains more OtherOther +1748.6%
~equal in Carbs ~11g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 26% 47%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.021 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.036 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 -99.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +56425%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2708.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Grapefruit 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 Grapefruit Jerky DV% diff.
Sodium 0mg 2081mg 90%
Zinc 0.07mg 8.11mg 73%
Iron 0.08mg 5.42mg 67%
Protein 0.77g 33.2g 65%
Phosphorus 18mg 407mg 56%
Saturated fat 0.021g 10.85g 49%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.99µg 41%
Fats 0.14g 25.6g 39%
Vitamin C 31.2mg 0mg 35%
Folate 13µg 134µg 30%
Monounsaturated fat 0.02g 11.305g 28%
Copper 0.032mg 0.227mg 22%
Selenium 0.1µg 10.7µg 19%
Choline 7.7mg 109.1mg 18%
Calories 42kcal 410kcal 18%
Cholesterol 0mg 48mg 16%
Potassium 135mg 597mg 14%
Vitamin B3 0.204mg 1.732mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.053mg 0.179mg 10%
Magnesium 9mg 51mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.043mg 0.154mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.031mg 0.142mg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.036g 1.011g 7%
Vitamin A 58µg 0µg 6%
Manganese 0.022mg 0.111mg 4%
Fructose 1.77g 2%
Vitamin E 0.13mg 0.49mg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.3µg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.262mg 0.163mg 2%
Vitamin K 0µg 2.3µg 2%
Fiber 1.6g 1.8g 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 11IU 1%
Carbs 10.66g 11g 0%
Net carbs 9.06g 9.2g N/A
Calcium 22mg 20mg 0%
Sugar 6.89g 9g N/A
Tryptophan 0.008mg 0%
Threonine 0.013mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.008mg 0%
Leucine 0.015mg 0%
Lysine 0.019mg 0%
Methionine 0.007mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.013mg 0%
Valine 0.015mg 0%
Histidine 0.008mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Grapefruit 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
15%
Grapefruit
35%
Jerky
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
5%
Grapefruit
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 - 25)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Jerky
Jerky is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.11g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit contains less Sodium (difference - 2081mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.829g)
Which food is cheaper?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is cheaper (difference - $3.7)

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. Grapefruit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174673/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.