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Ice cream sandwich vs. Jerky — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between ice cream sandwich and jerky

  • The amount of zinc, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B12, folate, choline, potassium, and selenium in jerky is higher than in ice cream sandwich.
  • Jerky covers your daily sodium needs 85% more than ice cream sandwich.
  • Ice cream sandwich contains less saturated fat.
  • Ice cream sandwich has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of ice cream sandwich is 61, while the glycemic index of jerky is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Ice cream sandwich 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 21% 26% 10% 9.8% 85% 16% 31% 17% 50% 17%
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 +330%
Contains more CopperCopper +11.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +243.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +75.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +419.1%
Contains more IronIron +1984.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +1251.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +465.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +245.2%

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 0% 29% 8% 0% 28% 34% 29% 13% 6.5% 6.3% 3.3% 26% 4.4%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +28.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +22.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +38.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +10.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +539.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1880%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +76.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +294.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +1263.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.142mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 9% 37% 49%
Protein: 4.29 g
Fats: 8.57 g
Carbs: 37.14 g
Water: 48.9 g
Other: 1.1 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 CarbsCarbs +237.6%
Contains more WaterWater +109.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +673.9%
Contains more FatsFats +198.7%
Contains more OtherOther +521.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
32% 37% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.317 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.661 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.272 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 -78.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +124.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +324.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ice cream sandwich Jerky DV% diff.
Sodium 129mg 2081mg 85%
Zinc 0.6mg 8.11mg 68%
Iron 0.26mg 5.42mg 65%
Protein 4.29g 33.2g 58%
Phosphorus 72mg 407mg 48%
Saturated fat 2.317g 10.85g 39%
Vitamin B12 0.05µg 0.99µg 39%
Fats 8.57g 25.6g 26%
Folate 34µg 134µg 25%
Monounsaturated fat 2.661g 11.305g 22%
Choline 8mg 109.1mg 18%
Selenium 3.1µg 10.7µg 14%
Potassium 115mg 597mg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.028mg 0.179mg 12%
Manganese 0.381mg 0.111mg 12%
Vitamin A 86µg 0µg 10%
Calories 237kcal 410kcal 9%
Cholesterol 21mg 48mg 9%
Carbs 37.14g 11g 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.272g 1.011g 8%
Fiber 0g 1.8g 7%
Calcium 86mg 20mg 7%
Magnesium 29mg 51mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.111mg 0.154mg 4%
Copper 0.254mg 0.227mg 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.3µg 2%
Caffeine 4mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.4mg 0.49mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.3µg 2.3µg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.209mg 0.163mg 1%
Vitamin B3 1.566mg 1.732mg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 11IU 1%
Net carbs 37.14g 9.2g N/A
Sugar 18.57g 9g N/A
Vitamin B2 0.146mg 0.142mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ice cream sandwich 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%
Ice cream sandwich
35%
Jerky
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Ice cream sandwich
111%
Jerky

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.57g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
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?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 1952mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.533g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich 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. Ice cream sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172226/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.