Jerky vs. Broth — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between jerky and broth
- Jerky has more zinc, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B12, folate, and copper; however, broth is richer in selenium and vitamin B2.
- Broth's daily need coverage for sodium is 948% more.
- Broth contains less saturated fat.
- Broth has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of broth is 45, while the glycemic index of jerky is 0.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Snacks, beef jerky, chopped, and formed and Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry.
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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.
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +93.2% |
Contains more IronIron | +426.2% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +8911.1% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +145.2% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.3% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +835% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +35.1% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +161.7% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +54% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +79% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +230% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +318.8% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +202.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +42% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +268.1% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Sodium | 2081mg | 23875mg | 948% |
Zinc | 8.11mg | 0.09mg | 73% |
Iron | 5.42mg | 1.03mg | 55% |
Saturated fat | 10.85g | 3.43g | 34% |
Phosphorus | 407mg | 166mg | 34% |
Protein | 33.2g | 16.66g | 33% |
Selenium | 10.7µg | 28µg | 31% |
Vitamin B12 | 0.99µg | 0.3µg | 29% |
Folate | 134µg | 32µg | 26% |
Copper | 0.227mg | 0mg | 25% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 1.011g | 4.48g | 23% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.142mg | 0.43mg | 22% |
Fats | 25.6g | 13.88g | 18% |
Calcium | 20mg | 187mg | 17% |
Monounsaturated fat | 11.305g | 5.36g | 15% |
Cholesterol | 48mg | 13mg | 12% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.163mg | 0.6mg | 9% |
Potassium | 597mg | 309mg | 8% |
Calories | 410kcal | 267kcal | 7% |
Fiber | 1.8g | 0g | 7% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.179mg | 0.1mg | 6% |
Vitamin B3 | 1.732mg | 2.46mg | 5% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.154mg | 0.1mg | 5% |
Vitamin D | 0.3µg | 0µg | 2% |
Manganese | 0.111mg | 0.15mg | 2% |
Carbs | 11g | 18.01g | 2% |
Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 0µg | 2% |
Vitamin D | 11IU | 0IU | 1% |
Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.1mg | 1% |
Choline | 109.1mg | 114.6mg | 1% |
Magnesium | 51mg | 56mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 9.2g | 18.01g | N/A |
Sugar | 9g | 17.36g | N/A |
Vitamin E | 0.49mg | 0.46mg | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more ProteinProtein | +99.3% |
Contains more FatsFats | +84.4% |
Contains more WaterWater | +929.1% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +63.7% |
Contains more OtherOther | +619% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +110.9% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -68.4% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +343.1% |