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Jerky vs. Beef broiled — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Jerky and Beef broiled

  • Jerky has more Iron, Folate, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Copper, however, Beef broiled is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, and Selenium.
  • Jerky covers your daily Sodium needs 87% more than Beef broiled.
  • Beef broiled has 15 times less Folate than Jerky. Jerky has 134µg of Folate, while Beef broiled has 9µg.
  • Beef broiled contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed and Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, patty, cooked, broiled.

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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% 5.4% 28% 98% 28% 172% 85% 9.4% 1.6% 117%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +142.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +87.7%
Contains more IronIron +108.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +167.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +28.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +105.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +825%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +100.9%
~equal in Calcium ~18mg

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
6
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% 9% 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% 0.54% 2.4% 0% 12% 41% 101% 39% 88% 330% 3% 6.8% 45%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +308.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +234.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +91.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +1388.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +32.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +23.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +210.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +303.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +113.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +166.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
26% 15% 58%
Protein: 25.93 g
Fats: 15.41 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.98 g
Other: 0.68 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +28%
Contains more FatsFats +66.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +905.9%
Contains more WaterWater +148.2%

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
45% 51% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.895 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.668 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.484 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +69.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +108.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -45.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jerky Beef broiled Opinion
Calories 410kcal 250kcal Jerky
Protein 33.2g 25.93g Jerky
Fats 25.6g 15.41g Jerky
Net carbs 9.2g 0g Jerky
Carbs 11g 0g Jerky
Cholesterol 48mg 88mg Jerky
Vitamin D 11IU 2IU Jerky
Magnesium 51mg 21mg Jerky
Calcium 20mg 18mg Jerky
Potassium 597mg 318mg Jerky
Iron 5.42mg 2.6mg Jerky
Sugar 9g 0g Beef broiled
Fiber 1.8g 0g Jerky
Copper 0.227mg 0.085mg Jerky
Zinc 8.11mg 6.31mg Jerky
Phosphorus 407mg 198mg Jerky
Sodium 2081mg 72mg Beef broiled
Vitamin A 0IU 9IU Beef broiled
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Beef broiled
Vitamin E 0.49mg 0.12mg Jerky
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg Jerky
Manganese 0.111mg 0.012mg Jerky
Selenium 10.7µg 21.5µg Beef broiled
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0.046mg Jerky
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 0.176mg Beef broiled
Vitamin B3 1.732mg 5.378mg Beef broiled
Vitamin B5 0.163mg 0.658mg Beef broiled
Vitamin B6 0.179mg 0.382mg Beef broiled
Vitamin B12 0.99µg 2.64µg Beef broiled
Vitamin K 2.3µg 1.2µg Jerky
Folate 134µg 9µg Jerky
Trans Fat 0.572g Jerky
Choline 109.1mg 82.4mg Jerky
Saturated Fat 10.85g 5.895g Beef broiled
Monounsaturated Fat 11.305g 6.668g Jerky
Polyunsaturated fat 1.011g 0.484g Jerky
Tryptophan 0.094mg Beef broiled
Threonine 0.72mg Beef broiled
Isoleucine 0.822mg Beef broiled
Leucine 1.45mg Beef broiled
Lysine 1.54mg Beef broiled
Methionine 0.478mg Beef broiled
Phenylalanine 0.725mg Beef broiled
Valine 0.914mg Beef broiled
Histidine 0.604mg Beef broiled
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Beef broiled
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Beef broiled
Omega-3 - ALA 0.044g Beef broiled
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.016g Beef broiled
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.012g Beef broiled

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Jerky Beef broiled
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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
36%
Jerky
51%
Beef broiled
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
Jerky
56%
Beef broiled

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Jerky
Jerky is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled is lower in Sugar (difference - 9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled contains less Sodium (difference - 2009mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.955g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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. Beef broiled - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174032/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.