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Gratin vs. Jerky — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Gratin and Jerky

  • Gratin has more Vitamin C, and Calcium, however, Jerky is higher in Zinc, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Folate, and Selenium.
  • Jerky covers your daily Sodium needs 72% more than Gratin.
  • Gratin has less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Potatoes, au gratin, home-prepared from recipe using butter 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.
Gratin
3
:
7
Jerky
Contains more Calcium +495%
Contains less Sodium -79.2%
Contains more Manganese +45%
Contains more Iron +746.9%
Contains more Magnesium +155%
Contains more Phosphorus +260.2%
Contains more Potassium +50.8%
Contains more Zinc +1075.4%
Contains more Copper +41.9%
Contains more Selenium +296.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 24% 15% 49% 35% 57% 19% 54% 22% 15%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 204% 37% 175% 53% 272% 222% 76% 15% 59%
Contains more Calcium +495%
Contains less Sodium -79.2%
Contains more Manganese +45%
Contains more Iron +746.9%
Contains more Magnesium +155%
Contains more Phosphorus +260.2%
Contains more Potassium +50.8%
Contains more Zinc +1075.4%
Contains more Copper +41.9%
Contains more Selenium +296.3%

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.
Gratin
3
:
9
Jerky
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +137.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +140.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +22.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +74.4%
Contains more Folate +1118.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.179
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 16% 0% 0% 33% 16% 27% 19% 24% 41% 9% 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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +137.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +140.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +22.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +74.4%
Contains more Folate +1118.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.179

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Gratin
2
:
3
Jerky
Contains more Water +216.8%
Contains more Protein +556.1%
Contains more Fats +237.3%
Contains more Other +228.8%
Equal in Carbs - 11
5% 8% 11% 74% 2%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 7.59 g
Carbs: 11.27 g
Water: 74 g
Other: 2.08 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 Water +216.8%
Contains more Protein +556.1%
Contains more Fats +237.3%
Contains more Other +228.8%
Equal in Carbs - 11

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Gratin
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2
Jerky
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +426.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +266.3%
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 4.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.276 g
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 10.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.011 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +426.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +266.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gratin Jerky Opinion
Net carbs 9.47g 9.2g Gratin
Protein 5.06g 33.2g Jerky
Fats 7.59g 25.6g Jerky
Carbs 11.27g 11g Gratin
Calories 132kcal 410kcal Jerky
Sugar 9g Gratin
Fiber 1.8g 1.8g
Calcium 119mg 20mg Gratin
Iron 0.64mg 5.42mg Jerky
Magnesium 20mg 51mg Jerky
Phosphorus 113mg 407mg Jerky
Potassium 396mg 597mg Jerky
Sodium 433mg 2081mg Gratin
Zinc 0.69mg 8.11mg Jerky
Copper 0.16mg 0.227mg Jerky
Manganese 0.161mg 0.111mg Gratin
Selenium 2.7µg 10.7µg Jerky
Vitamin A 264IU 0IU Gratin
Vitamin A RAE 64µg 0µg Gratin
Vitamin E 0.49mg Jerky
Vitamin D 0IU 11IU Jerky
Vitamin D 0µg 0.3µg Jerky
Vitamin C 9.9mg 0mg Gratin
Vitamin B1 0.064mg 0.154mg Jerky
Vitamin B2 0.116mg 0.142mg Jerky
Vitamin B3 0.993mg 1.732mg Jerky
Vitamin B5 0.387mg 0.163mg Gratin
Vitamin B6 0.174mg 0.179mg Jerky
Folate 11µg 134µg Jerky
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.99µg Jerky
Vitamin K 2.3µg Jerky
Tryptophan 0.07mg Gratin
Threonine 0.192mg Gratin
Isoleucine 0.284mg Gratin
Leucine 0.443mg Gratin
Lysine 0.381mg Gratin
Methionine 0.117mg Gratin
Phenylalanine 0.254mg Gratin
Valine 0.325mg Gratin
Histidine 0.151mg Gratin
Cholesterol 23mg 48mg Gratin
Saturated Fat 4.733g 10.85g Gratin
Monounsaturated Fat 2.149g 11.305g Jerky
Polyunsaturated fat 0.276g 1.011g Jerky

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Gratin 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
15%
Gratin
34%
Jerky
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Gratin
111%
Jerky

Comparison summary

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 Sugar?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in Sugar (difference - 9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gratin
Gratin contains less Sodium (difference - 1648mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.117g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Gratin
Gratin 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. Gratin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170442/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.