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Jerky vs. Amaranth grain — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Jerky and Amaranth grain

  • Jerky has more Zinc, Iron, Phosphorus, Folate, Potassium, Vitamin B1, Selenium, and Vitamin B3, however, Amaranth grain has more Manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Jerky is 90% higher.
  • Amaranth grain has 10 times less Vitamin B1 than Jerky. Jerky has 0.154mg of Vitamin B1, while Amaranth grain has 0.015mg.
  • Amaranth grain is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed and Amaranth grain, cooked.

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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.
Contains more Iron +158.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +175%
Contains more Potassium +342.2%
Contains more Zinc +843%
Contains more Copper +52.3%
Contains more Selenium +94.5%
Contains more Calcium +135%
Contains more Magnesium +27.5%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Manganese +669.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 204% 37% 175% 53% 272% 222% 76% 15% 59%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 79% 47% 64% 12% 1% 24% 50% 112% 30%
Contains more Iron +158.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +175%
Contains more Potassium +342.2%
Contains more Zinc +843%
Contains more Copper +52.3%
Contains more Selenium +94.5%
Contains more Calcium +135%
Contains more Magnesium +27.5%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Manganese +669.4%

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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Contains more Vitamin E +157.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +926.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +545.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +637%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +58.4%
Contains more Folate +509.1%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 4% 6% 5% 0% 27% 17% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +157.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +926.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +545.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +637%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +58.4%
Contains more Folate +509.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +773.7%
Contains more Fats +1520.3%
Contains more Other +788.3%
Contains more Carbs +69.9%
Contains more Water +221.7%
33% 26% 11% 23% 7%
Protein: 33.2 g
Fats: 25.6 g
Carbs: 11 g
Water: 23.36 g
Other: 6.84 g
4% 19% 75%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 1.58 g
Carbs: 18.69 g
Water: 75.16 g
Other: 0.77 g
Contains more Protein +773.7%
Contains more Fats +1520.3%
Contains more Other +788.3%
Contains more Carbs +69.9%
Contains more Water +221.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jerky Amaranth grain Opinion
Net carbs 9.2g 16.59g Amaranth grain
Protein 33.2g 3.8g Jerky
Fats 25.6g 1.58g Jerky
Carbs 11g 18.69g Amaranth grain
Calories 410kcal 102kcal Jerky
Starch 16.23g Amaranth grain
Sugar 9g Amaranth grain
Fiber 1.8g 2.1g Amaranth grain
Calcium 20mg 47mg Amaranth grain
Iron 5.42mg 2.1mg Jerky
Magnesium 51mg 65mg Amaranth grain
Phosphorus 407mg 148mg Jerky
Potassium 597mg 135mg Jerky
Sodium 2081mg 6mg Amaranth grain
Zinc 8.11mg 0.86mg Jerky
Copper 0.227mg 0.149mg Jerky
Manganese 0.111mg 0.854mg Amaranth grain
Selenium 10.7µg 5.5µg Jerky
Vitamin E 0.49mg 0.19mg Jerky
Vitamin D 11IU Jerky
Vitamin D 0.3µg Jerky
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0.015mg Jerky
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 0.022mg Jerky
Vitamin B3 1.732mg 0.235mg Jerky
Vitamin B5 0.163mg Jerky
Vitamin B6 0.179mg 0.113mg Jerky
Folate 134µg 22µg Jerky
Vitamin B12 0.99µg Jerky
Vitamin K 2.3µg Jerky
Cholesterol 48mg Amaranth grain
Saturated Fat 10.85g Amaranth grain
Monounsaturated Fat 11.305g Jerky
Polyunsaturated fat 1.011g Jerky

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Jerky Amaranth grain
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
5%
Amaranth grain
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
Jerky
43%
Amaranth grain

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Jerky
Jerky is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 97)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Jerky
Jerky is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Sugar (difference - 9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain contains less Sodium (difference - 2075mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.85g)
Which food is cheaper?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is cheaper (difference - $1)

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. Amaranth grain - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170683/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.