Jerky vs. Buckwheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between jerky and buckwheat
- Jerky has more zinc, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B12, folate, choline, and selenium than buckwheat.
- Jerky's daily need coverage for sodium is 90% more.
- Buckwheat contains less cholesterol.
- Buckwheat has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of buckwheat is 51, while the glycemic index of jerky is 0.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed and Buckwheat groats, roasted, cooked.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +185.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +578.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +577.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +55.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1229.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +481.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +386.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +263.1% |
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 EVitamin E | +444.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +285% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +264.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +84.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +132.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +21.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +857.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +442.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +120.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +882.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +4029% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1490.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +81.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +223.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +5913.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +437.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.8% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 2081mg | 4mg | 90% |
| Zinc | 8.11mg | 0.61mg | 68% |
| Protein | 33.2g | 3.38g | 60% |
| Iron | 5.42mg | 0.8mg | 58% |
| Saturated fat | 10.85g | 0.134g | 49% |
| Phosphorus | 407mg | 70mg | 48% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.99µg | 0µg | 41% |
| Fats | 25.6g | 0.62g | 38% |
| Folate | 134µg | 14µg | 30% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 11.305g | 0.188g | 28% |
| Calories | 410kcal | 92kcal | 16% |
| Cholesterol | 48mg | 0mg | 16% |
| Choline | 109.1mg | 20.1mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 597mg | 88mg | 15% |
| Selenium | 10.7µg | 2.2µg | 15% |
| Manganese | 0.111mg | 0.403mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.154mg | 0.04mg | 10% |
| Copper | 0.227mg | 0.146mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.179mg | 0.077mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.142mg | 0.039mg | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.011g | 0.188g | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.732mg | 0.94mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 2.7g | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.163mg | 0.359mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.49mg | 0.09mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 11g | 19.94g | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.3µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 7mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 11IU | 0IU | 1% |
| Net carbs | 9.2g | 17.24g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 51mg | 51mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 9g | 0.9g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 1.9µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.049mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.129mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.127mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.212mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.172mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.044mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.133mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.173mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.079mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.1g | 0% |
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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%
8%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
24%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Jerky is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Jerky is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Buckwheat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Buckwheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Buckwheat contains less Sodium (difference - 2077mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Buckwheat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.716g)
Which food is cheaper?
Buckwheat is cheaper (difference - $1.6)