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Jerky vs. Almond butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Jerky and Almond butter?

  • Jerky is higher in Zinc, and Vitamin B12, yet Almond butter is higher in Vitamin E , Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B2, Magnesium, and Fiber.
  • Almond butter's daily need coverage for Vitamin E is 158% more.
  • The amount of Sodium in Almond butter is lower.

We used Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed and Nuts, almond butter, plain, without salt added types in this article.

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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
Jerky
3
:
7
Almond butter
Almond butter
Contains more Iron +55.3%
Contains more Zinc +146.5%
Contains more Selenium +345.8%
Contains more Calcium +1635%
Contains more Magnesium +447.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +24.8%
Contains more Potassium +25.3%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Copper +311.5%
Contains more Manganese +1819.8%
Jerky
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 204% 37% 175% 53% 272% 222% 76% 15% 59%
Almond butter
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 105% 131% 200% 218% 66% 1% 90% 312% 278% 14%
Contains more Iron +55.3%
Contains more Zinc +146.5%
Contains more Selenium +345.8%
Contains more Calcium +1635%
Contains more Magnesium +447.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +24.8%
Contains more Potassium +25.3%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Copper +311.5%
Contains more Manganese +1819.8%

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
Jerky
6
:
5
Almond butter
Almond butter
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +275.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +73.8%
Contains more Folate +152.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +4840.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +561.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +82.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +95.1%
Jerky
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%
Almond butter
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 485% 0% 0% 11% 217% 60% 20% 24% 40% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +275.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +73.8%
Contains more Folate +152.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +4840.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +561.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +82.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +95.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jerky
Jerky
3
:
2
Almond butter
Almond butter
Contains more Protein +58.4%
Contains more Water +1324.4%
Contains more Other +122.1%
Contains more Fats +116.8%
Contains more Carbs +71.1%
Jerky
33% 26% 11% 23% 7%
Protein: 33.2 g
Fats: 25.6 g
Carbs: 11 g
Water: 23.36 g
Other: 6.84 g
Almond butter
21% 56% 19% 3%
Protein: 20.96 g
Fats: 55.5 g
Carbs: 18.82 g
Water: 1.64 g
Other: 3.08 g
Contains more Protein +58.4%
Contains more Water +1324.4%
Contains more Other +122.1%
Contains more Fats +116.8%
Contains more Carbs +71.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jerky
Jerky
0
:
3
Almond butter
Almond butter
Contains less Saturated Fat -61.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +187%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1246.5%
Jerky
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 10.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.011 g
Almond butter
8% 65% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.152 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 32.445 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 13.613 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -61.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +187%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1246.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Jerky Almond butter
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
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jerky Almond butter Opinion
Net carbs 9.2g 8.52g Jerky
Protein 33.2g 20.96g Jerky
Fats 25.6g 55.5g Almond butter
Carbs 11g 18.82g Almond butter
Calories 410kcal 614kcal Almond butter
Starch 0.08g Almond butter
Sugar 9g 4.43g Almond butter
Fiber 1.8g 10.3g Almond butter
Calcium 20mg 347mg Almond butter
Iron 5.42mg 3.49mg Jerky
Magnesium 51mg 279mg Almond butter
Phosphorus 407mg 508mg Almond butter
Potassium 597mg 748mg Almond butter
Sodium 2081mg 7mg Almond butter
Zinc 8.11mg 3.29mg Jerky
Copper 0.227mg 0.934mg Almond butter
Manganese 0.111mg 2.131mg Almond butter
Selenium 10.7µg 2.4µg Jerky
Vitamin A 0IU 1IU Almond butter
Vitamin E 0.49mg 24.21mg Almond butter
Vitamin D 11IU 0IU Jerky
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg Jerky
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0.041mg Jerky
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 0.939mg Almond butter
Vitamin B3 1.732mg 3.155mg Almond butter
Vitamin B5 0.163mg 0.318mg Almond butter
Vitamin B6 0.179mg 0.103mg Jerky
Folate 134µg 53µg Jerky
Vitamin B12 0.99µg 0µg Jerky
Vitamin K 2.3µg 0µg Jerky
Tryptophan 0.159mg Almond butter
Threonine 0.555mg Almond butter
Isoleucine 0.813mg Almond butter
Leucine 1.483mg Almond butter
Lysine 0.612mg Almond butter
Methionine 0.122mg Almond butter
Phenylalanine 1.149mg Almond butter
Valine 0.937mg Almond butter
Histidine 0.55mg Almond butter
Cholesterol 48mg 0mg Almond butter
Saturated Fat 10.85g 4.152g Almond butter
Monounsaturated Fat 11.305g 32.445g Almond butter
Polyunsaturated fat 1.011g 13.613g Almond butter

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Jerky Almond butter
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
34%
Jerky
71%
Almond butter
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
Jerky
141%
Almond butter

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Almond butter
Almond butter is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.57g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almond butter
Almond butter contains less Sodium (difference - 2074mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Almond butter
Almond butter is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Almond butter
Almond butter is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.698g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almond butter
Almond butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Almond butter
Almond butter is cheaper (difference - $1)
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. Almond butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168588/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.