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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
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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% 16% 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% 9% 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 Opinion
Calories 132kcal 410kcal Jerky
Protein 5.06g 33.2g Jerky
Fats 7.59g 25.6g Jerky
Vitamin C 9.9mg 0mg Gratin
Net carbs 9.47g 9.2g Gratin
Carbs 11.27g 11g Gratin
Cholesterol 23mg 48mg Gratin
Vitamin D 0IU 11IU Jerky
Magnesium 20mg 51mg Jerky
Calcium 119mg 20mg Gratin
Potassium 396mg 597mg Jerky
Iron 0.64mg 5.42mg Jerky
Sugar 9g Gratin
Fiber 1.8g 1.8g
Copper 0.16mg 0.227mg Jerky
Zinc 0.69mg 8.11mg Jerky
Phosphorus 113mg 407mg Jerky
Sodium 433mg 2081mg Gratin
Vitamin A 264IU 0IU Gratin
Vitamin A 64µg 0µg Gratin
Vitamin E 0.49mg Jerky
Vitamin D 0µg 0.3µg Jerky
Manganese 0.161mg 0.111mg Gratin
Selenium 2.7µg 10.7µg Jerky
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
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.99µg Jerky
Vitamin K 2.3µg Jerky
Folate 11µg 134µg Jerky
Choline 109.1mg Jerky
Saturated Fat 4.733g 10.85g Gratin
Monounsaturated Fat 2.149g 11.305g Jerky
Polyunsaturated fat 0.276g 1.011g 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

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
36%
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.