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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
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 36% 35% 24% 53% 19% 48% 56% 21% 15%
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 more CalciumCalcium +495%
Contains less SodiumSodium -79.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +45%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +155%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +50.8%
Contains more IronIron +746.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +41.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +1075.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +260.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +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
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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 33% 21% 0% 0% 16% 27% 19% 23% 40% 0% 0% 8.3% 0%
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 +137.4%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +140.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +22.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +74.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1118.2%
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.179mg

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Gratin
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66% 30% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.733 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.276 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 -56.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +426.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gratin Jerky DV% diff.
Sodium 433mg 2081mg 72%
Zinc 0.69mg 8.11mg 67%
Iron 0.64mg 5.42mg 60%
Protein 5.06g 33.2g 56%
Phosphorus 113mg 407mg 42%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.99µg 41%
Folate 11µg 134µg 31%
Fats 7.59g 25.6g 28%
Saturated fat 4.733g 10.85g 28%
Monounsaturated fat 2.149g 11.305g 23%
Choline 109.1mg 20%
Selenium 2.7µg 10.7µg 15%
Calories 132kcal 410kcal 14%
Vitamin C 9.9mg 0mg 11%
Calcium 119mg 20mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.064mg 0.154mg 8%
Cholesterol 23mg 48mg 8%
Vitamin A 64µg 0µg 7%
Magnesium 20mg 51mg 7%
Copper 0.16mg 0.227mg 7%
Potassium 396mg 597mg 6%
Vitamin B3 0.993mg 1.732mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.276g 1.011g 5%
Vitamin B5 0.387mg 0.163mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.49mg 3%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.3µg 2%
Manganese 0.161mg 0.111mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.116mg 0.142mg 2%
Vitamin D 0IU 11IU 1%
Net carbs 9.47g 9.2g N/A
Carbs 11.27g 11g 0%
Sugar 9g N/A
Fiber 1.8g 1.8g 0%
Vitamin B6 0.174mg 0.179mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0%
Threonine 0.192mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.284mg 0%
Leucine 0.443mg 0%
Lysine 0.381mg 0%
Methionine 0.117mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.254mg 0%
Valine 0.325mg 0%
Histidine 0.151mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Gratin 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
14%
Gratin
35%
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 Cholesterol?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
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 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.