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Jerky vs. Arepa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Jerky and Arepa?

  • Jerky is richer than Arepa in Zinc, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Copper, Choline, and Potassium.
  • Jerky's daily need coverage for Sodium is 79% more.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Arepa is lower.

We used Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed and Restaurant, Latino, arepa (unleavened cornmeal bread) 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
7
:
3
Arepa
Arepa
Contains more Iron +421.2%
Contains more Magnesium +88.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +247.9%
Contains more Potassium +578.4%
Contains more Zinc +913.8%
Contains more Copper +656.7%
Contains more Selenium +75.4%
Contains more Calcium +345%
Contains less Sodium -87%
Equal in Manganese - 0.116
Jerky
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 204% 37% 175% 53% 272% 222% 76% 15% 59%
Arepa
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 39% 20% 51% 8% 36% 22% 10% 16% 34%
Contains more Iron +421.2%
Contains more Magnesium +88.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +247.9%
Contains more Potassium +578.4%
Contains more Zinc +913.8%
Contains more Copper +656.7%
Contains more Selenium +75.4%
Contains more Calcium +345%
Contains less Sodium -87%
Equal in Manganese - 0.116

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
9
:
3
Arepa
Arepa
Contains more Vitamin E +69%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +238.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +95%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +67.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +23.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +52.2%
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%
Arepa
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 13% 6% 0% 0% 18% 10% 17% 13% 25% 0% 0% 9%
Contains more Vitamin E +69%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +238.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +95%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +67.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +23.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +52.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jerky
Jerky
3
:
2
Arepa
Arepa
Contains more Protein +505.8%
Contains more Fats +375.8%
Contains more Other +470%
Contains more Carbs +237.6%
Contains more Water +117.5%
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
Arepa
5% 5% 37% 51%
Protein: 5.48 g
Fats: 5.38 g
Carbs: 37.14 g
Water: 50.8 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more Protein +505.8%
Contains more Fats +375.8%
Contains more Other +470%
Contains more Carbs +237.6%
Contains more Water +117.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jerky
Jerky
2
:
1
Arepa
Arepa
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +646.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.3%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.989
Jerky
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 10.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.011 g
Arepa
54% 28% 18%
Saturated Fat: 2.902 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.514 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.989 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +646.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.3%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.989

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Jerky Arepa
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 Arepa Opinion
Net carbs 9.2g 34.54g Arepa
Protein 33.2g 5.48g Jerky
Fats 25.6g 5.38g Jerky
Carbs 11g 37.14g Arepa
Calories 410kcal 219kcal Jerky
Sugar 9g 0.87g Arepa
Fiber 1.8g 2.6g Arepa
Calcium 20mg 89mg Arepa
Iron 5.42mg 1.04mg Jerky
Magnesium 51mg 27mg Jerky
Phosphorus 407mg 117mg Jerky
Potassium 597mg 88mg Jerky
Sodium 2081mg 270mg Arepa
Zinc 8.11mg 0.8mg Jerky
Copper 0.227mg 0.03mg Jerky
Manganese 0.111mg 0.116mg Arepa
Selenium 10.7µg 6.1µg Jerky
Vitamin A 0IU 213IU Arepa
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 61µg Arepa
Vitamin E 0.49mg 0.29mg Jerky
Vitamin D 11IU Jerky
Vitamin D 0.3µg Jerky
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0.07mg Jerky
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 0.042mg Jerky
Vitamin B3 1.732mg 0.888mg Jerky
Vitamin B5 0.163mg 0.202mg Arepa
Vitamin B6 0.179mg 0.107mg Jerky
Folate 134µg Jerky
Vitamin B12 0.99µg 0µg Jerky
Vitamin K 2.3µg 3.5µg Arepa
Tryptophan 0.048mg Arepa
Threonine 0.193mg Arepa
Isoleucine 0.207mg Arepa
Leucine 0.671mg Arepa
Lysine 0.228mg Arepa
Methionine 0.131mg Arepa
Phenylalanine 0.276mg Arepa
Valine 0.276mg Arepa
Histidine 0.166mg Arepa
Cholesterol 48mg 5mg Arepa
Trans Fat 0.157g Jerky
Saturated Fat 10.85g 2.902g Arepa
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Arepa
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g Arepa
Monounsaturated Fat 11.305g 1.514g Jerky
Polyunsaturated fat 1.011g 0.989g Jerky
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Arepa
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.825g Arepa
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Arepa
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g Arepa
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Arepa

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Jerky Arepa
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
9%
Arepa
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
Jerky
26%
Arepa

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 - 55)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Jerky
Jerky is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arepa
Arepa is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.13g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arepa
Arepa contains less Sodium (difference - 1811mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Arepa
Arepa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Arepa
Arepa is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.948g)
Which food is cheaper?
Arepa
Arepa 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. Jerky - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167536/nutrients
  2. Arepa - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168070/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.