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Jerky vs. Barbecue chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between jerky and barbecue chicken

  • Jerky has more zinc, iron, folate, phosphorus, and vitamin B12, while barbecue chicken has more vitamin B3 and selenium.
  • Jerky covers your daily need for sodium, 76% more than barbecue chicken.
  • Jerky contains 17 times more folate than barbecue chicken. While jerky contains 134µg of folate, barbecue chicken contains only 8µg.
  • The amount of sodium in barbecue chicken is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed and Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin.

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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 15% 4.8% 23% 36% 26% 49% 93% 44% 0.65% 120%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +142.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +25%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +134.1%
Contains more IronIron +470.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +194.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +355.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +86.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2120%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +105.6%

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% 6.7% 9.2% 0% 14% 52% 107% 9.1% 44% 59% 0% 6% 34%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +180%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +110.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1575%
Contains more CholineCholine +73.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +59.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +230.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.46mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.152mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.191mg

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
23% 15% 61%
Protein: 22.51 g
Fats: 15.08 g
Carbs: 0.12 g
Water: 61.41 g
Other: 0.88 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +47.5%
Contains more FatsFats +69.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +9066.7%
Contains more OtherOther +677.3%
Contains more WaterWater +162.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jerky
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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
32% 52% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.927 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.446 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.038 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +75.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -63.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +101.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jerky Barbecue chicken DV% diff.
Sodium 2081mg 335mg 76%
Zinc 8.11mg 1.78mg 58%
Iron 5.42mg 0.95mg 56%
Folate 134µg 8µg 32%
Saturated fat 10.85g 3.927g 31%
Phosphorus 407mg 218mg 27%
Cholesterol 48mg 127mg 26%
Vitamin B3 1.732mg 5.732mg 25%
Vitamin B12 0.99µg 0.47µg 22%
Protein 33.2g 22.51g 21%
Selenium 10.7µg 22µg 21%
Copper 0.227mg 0.077mg 17%
Fats 25.6g 15.08g 16%
Monounsaturated fat 11.305g 6.446g 12%
Potassium 597mg 255mg 10%
Calories 410kcal 226kcal 9%
Choline 109.1mg 62.9mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0.055mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.011g 2.038g 7%
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 0.227mg 7%
Magnesium 51mg 21mg 7%
Fiber 1.8g 0g 7%
Manganese 0.111mg 0.005mg 5%
Carbs 11g 0.12g 4%
Vitamin A 0µg 20µg 2%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.179mg 0.191mg 1%
Vitamin D 11IU 0IU 1%
Net carbs 9.2g 0.12g N/A
Calcium 20mg 16mg 0%
Sugar 9g 0.12g N/A
Vitamin E 0.49mg 0.46mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.163mg 0.152mg 0%
Trans fat 0.078g N/A
Tryptophan 0.173mg 0%
Threonine 0.657mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.853mg 0%
Leucine 1.549mg 0%
Lysine 1.75mg 0%
Methionine 0.565mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.69mg 0%
Valine 0.935mg 0%
Histidine 0.592mg 0%
Fructose 0.04g 0%
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Jerky Barbecue chicken
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
26%
Barbecue chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
Jerky
41%
Barbecue chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 79mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
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 Sugar?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 1746mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.923g)
Which food is cheaper?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken 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. Barbecue chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171127/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.