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Jerky vs. Almonds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between jerky and almonds

  • Jerky has more zinc and vitamin B12, while almonds have more vitamin E, manganese, copper, vitamin B2, magnesium, and fiber.
  • Almonds cover your daily need for vitamin E, 168% more than jerky.
  • The amount of sodium in almonds is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed and Nuts, almonds.

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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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 193% 81% 65% 139% 344% 85% 206% 0.13% 284% 22%
Contains more IronIron +46.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +159.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +161%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +429.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1245%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +22.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +354.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +18.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1863.1%

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.
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%
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% 513% 0% 51% 263% 68% 28% 32% 0% 0% 33% 28%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +30.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +204.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +109.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +5130.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +33.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +701.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +108.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +189%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
21% 50% 22% 4% 3%
Protein: 21.15 g
Fats: 49.93 g
Carbs: 21.55 g
Water: 4.41 g
Other: 2.96 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +57%
Contains more WaterWater +429.7%
Contains more OtherOther +131.1%
Contains more FatsFats +95%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +95.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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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
8% 66% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.802 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 31.551 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.329 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -65%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +179.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1119.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jerky Almonds DV% diff.
Vitamin E 0.49mg 25.63mg 168%
Sodium 2081mg 1mg 90%
Manganese 0.111mg 2.179mg 90%
Copper 0.227mg 1.031mg 89%
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 1.138mg 77%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.011g 12.329g 75%
Magnesium 51mg 270mg 52%
Monounsaturated fat 11.305g 31.551g 51%
Zinc 8.11mg 3.12mg 45%
Fiber 1.8g 12.5g 43%
Vitamin B12 0.99µg 0µg 41%
Fats 25.6g 49.93g 37%
Saturated fat 10.85g 3.802g 32%
Calcium 20mg 269mg 25%
Protein 33.2g 21.15g 24%
Folate 134µg 44µg 23%
Iron 5.42mg 3.71mg 21%
Cholesterol 48mg 0mg 16%
Vitamin B3 1.732mg 3.618mg 12%
Selenium 10.7µg 4.1µg 12%
Phosphorus 407mg 481mg 11%
Choline 109.1mg 52.1mg 10%
Calories 410kcal 579kcal 8%
Vitamin B5 0.163mg 0.471mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0.205mg 4%
Potassium 597mg 733mg 4%
Carbs 11g 21.55g 4%
Vitamin B6 0.179mg 0.137mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin D 11IU 0IU 1%
Net carbs 9.2g 9.05g N/A
Sugar 9g 4.35g N/A
Starch 0.72g 0%
Trans fat 0.015g N/A
Tryptophan 0.211mg 0%
Threonine 0.601mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.751mg 0%
Leucine 1.473mg 0%
Lysine 0.568mg 0%
Methionine 0.157mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.132mg 0%
Valine 0.855mg 0%
Histidine 0.539mg 0%
Fructose 0.11g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.32g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Jerky Almonds
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
35%
Jerky
78%
Almonds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
Jerky
142%
Almonds

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Almonds
Almonds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Almonds
Almonds is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almonds
Almonds contains less Sodium (difference - 2080mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Almonds
Almonds is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.048g)
Which food is cheaper?
Almonds
Almonds is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Jerky - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167536/nutrients
  2. Almonds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170567/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.