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Jerky vs. Beef Stroganoff — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Jerky and Beef Stroganoff

  • Jerky has more Zinc, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Folate, Choline, and Copper, however, Beef Stroganoff is richer in Vitamin K.
  • Beef Stroganoff's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 84% more.
  • Jerky contains 8 times more Phosphorus than Beef Stroganoff. Jerky contains 407mg of Phosphorus, while Beef Stroganoff contains 50mg.
  • Beef Stroganoff contains less Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed and Soup, beef stroganoff, canned, chunky style, ready-to-serve.

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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
8
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 1.4% 6% 12% 33% 33% 30% 21% 57% 0% 41%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2450%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +326.4%
Contains more IronIron +515.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +127%
Contains more ZincZinc +637.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +714%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +40.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -79.1%
~equal in Calcium ~20mg

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
10
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% 49% 8.2% 0% 10% 21% 1.9% 0% 14% 33% 257% 50% 9.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +19.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +285%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +57.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1632%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +198.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +280.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more CholineCholine +506.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +4369.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jerky
4
33% 26% 11% 23% 7%
Protein: 33.2 g
Fats: 25.6 g
Carbs: 11 g
Water: 23.36 g
Other: 6.84 g
5% 5% 9% 80%
Protein: 5.1 g
Fats: 4.6 g
Carbs: 9 g
Water: 79.9 g
Other: 1.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +551%
Contains more FatsFats +456.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +22.2%
Contains more OtherOther +388.6%
Contains more WaterWater +242%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jerky
2
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 10.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.011 g
56% 38% 6%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.324 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.556 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.246 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +626.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +311%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -78.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Jerky Beef Stroganoff
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Beef Stroganoff Opinion
Calories 410kcal 98kcal Jerky
Protein 33.2g 5.1g Jerky
Fats 25.6g 4.6g Jerky
Net carbs 9.2g 8.4g Jerky
Carbs 11g 9g Jerky
Cholesterol 48mg 21mg Beef Stroganoff
Vitamin D 11IU 0IU Jerky
Magnesium 51mg 2mg Jerky
Calcium 20mg 20mg
Potassium 597mg 140mg Jerky
Iron 5.42mg 0.88mg Jerky
Sugar 9g 1.68g Beef Stroganoff
Fiber 1.8g 0.6g Jerky
Copper 0.227mg 0.1mg Jerky
Zinc 8.11mg 1.1mg Jerky
Phosphorus 407mg 50mg Jerky
Sodium 2081mg 435mg Beef Stroganoff
Vitamin A 0IU 820IU Beef Stroganoff
Vitamin A 0µg 84µg Beef Stroganoff
Vitamin E 0.49mg 0.41mg Jerky
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg Jerky
Manganese 0.111mg Jerky
Selenium 10.7µg 7.6µg Jerky
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0.04mg Jerky
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 0.09mg Jerky
Vitamin B3 1.732mg 0.1mg Jerky
Vitamin B5 0.163mg Jerky
Vitamin B6 0.179mg 0.06mg Jerky
Vitamin B12 0.99µg 0.26µg Jerky
Vitamin K 2.3µg 102.8µg Beef Stroganoff
Folate 134µg 67µg Jerky
Choline 109.1mg 18mg Jerky
Saturated Fat 10.85g 2.324g Beef Stroganoff
Monounsaturated Fat 11.305g 1.556g Jerky
Polyunsaturated fat 1.011g 0.246g Jerky

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Jerky Beef Stroganoff
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
36%
Jerky
35%
Beef Stroganoff
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
Jerky
24%
Beef Stroganoff

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 - 53)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Jerky
Jerky is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef Stroganoff
Beef Stroganoff is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef Stroganoff
Beef Stroganoff is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.32g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef Stroganoff
Beef Stroganoff contains less Sodium (difference - 1646mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef Stroganoff
Beef Stroganoff is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.526g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef Stroganoff
Beef Stroganoff 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. Beef Stroganoff - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171612/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.