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Jerky vs. Banana chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between jerky and banana chips

  • Jerky has more zinc, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B12, folate, and selenium; however, banana chips are richer in manganese and fiber.
  • Banana chips' daily need coverage for saturated fat is 91% more.
  • Banana chips contain less sodium.
  • Banana chips have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of banana chips is 44, while the glycemic index of jerky is 0.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed and Snacks, banana chips.

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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
5
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 54% 5.4% 47% 47% 68% 20% 24% 0.78% 203% 8.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +11.4%
Contains more IronIron +333.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +981.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +626.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +613.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +49%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1305.4%
~equal in Calcium ~18mg
~equal in Copper ~0.205mg

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
9
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 21% 1.3% 4.8% 0% 21% 3.9% 13% 37% 60% 0% 3.3% 11% 12%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +104.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +81.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +735.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +143.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +76.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +857.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +412.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +280.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +45.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jerky
3
33% 26% 11% 23% 7%
Protein: 33.2 g
Fats: 25.6 g
Carbs: 11 g
Water: 23.36 g
Other: 6.84 g
2% 34% 58% 4%
Protein: 2.3 g
Fats: 33.6 g
Carbs: 58.4 g
Water: 4.3 g
Other: 1.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1343.5%
Contains more WaterWater +443.3%
Contains more OtherOther +388.6%
Contains more FatsFats +31.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +430.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jerky
3
47% 49% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.85 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.011 g
92% 6% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 28.97 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.95 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.63 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -62.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +479.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +60.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jerky Banana chips DV% diff.
Sodium 2081mg 6mg 90%
Saturated fat 10.85g 28.97g 82%
Zinc 8.11mg 0.75mg 67%
Manganese 0.111mg 1.56mg 63%
Protein 33.2g 2.3g 62%
Iron 5.42mg 1.25mg 52%
Phosphorus 407mg 56mg 50%
Vitamin B12 0.99µg 0µg 41%
Folate 134µg 14µg 30%
Fiber 1.8g 7.7g 24%
Monounsaturated fat 11.305g 1.95g 23%
Selenium 10.7µg 1.5µg 17%
Carbs 11g 58.4g 16%
Cholesterol 48mg 0mg 16%
Choline 109.1mg 21.3mg 16%
Fats 25.6g 33.6g 12%
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 0.017mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.163mg 0.62mg 9%
Vitamin C 0mg 6.3mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0.085mg 6%
Magnesium 51mg 76mg 6%
Vitamin B3 1.732mg 0.71mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.179mg 0.26mg 6%
Calories 410kcal 519kcal 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.011g 0.63g 3%
Potassium 597mg 536mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.49mg 0.24mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg 2%
Copper 0.227mg 0.205mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 1.3µg 1%
Vitamin D 11IU 0IU 1%
Net carbs 9.2g 50.7g N/A
Calcium 20mg 18mg 0%
Sugar 9g 35.34g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 4µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.027mg 0%
Threonine 0.076mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.074mg 0%
Leucine 0.158mg 0%
Lysine 0.107mg 0%
Methionine 0.024mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.086mg 0%
Valine 0.104mg 0%
Histidine 0.18mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Jerky Banana chips
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
35%
Jerky
14%
Banana chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
Jerky
48%
Banana chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in Sugar (difference - 26.34g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.12g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
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?
Banana chips
Banana chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Banana chips
Banana chips contains less Sodium (difference - 2075mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Banana chips
Banana chips 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. Banana chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168849/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.