Jerky vs. Butter cookie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between jerky and butter cookie?
- Jerky is higher in zinc, phosphorus, iron, vitamin B12, choline, and folate, yet butter cookie is higher in vitamin B1 and vitamin B2.
- Jerky's daily need coverage for sodium is 78% more.
- Jerky has 21 times more zinc than butter cookie. While jerky has 8.11mg of zinc, butter cookie has only 0.38mg.
- The amount of sodium in butter cookie is lower.
- The glycemic index of jerky is lower.
We used Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed and Cookies, butter, commercially prepared, enriched types in this article.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +325% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +437.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +144.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +13.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +2034.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +299% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +27.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +45% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -86.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +53.2% |
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 B6Vitamin B6 | +397.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +175% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +35.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +76.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +1578.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +18.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +140.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +135.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +84.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +199.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
33.2 g
Fats:
25.6 g
Carbs:
11 g
Water:
23.36 g
Other:
6.84 g
Protein:
6.1 g
Fats:
18.8 g
Carbs:
68.9 g
Water:
4.6 g
Other:
1.6 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +444.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +36.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +407.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +327.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +526.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
10.85 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.011 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
11.051 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.522 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.982 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +104.7% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~11.051g
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Polyunsaturated fat
~0.982g
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 | 282mg | 78% |
| Zinc | 8.11mg | 0.38mg | 70% |
| Protein | 33.2g | 6.1g | 54% |
| Phosphorus | 407mg | 102mg | 44% |
| Iron | 5.42mg | 2.22mg | 40% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.99µg | 0.36µg | 26% |
| Cholesterol | 48mg | 117mg | 23% |
| Carbs | 11g | 68.9g | 19% |
| Choline | 109.1mg | 6.5mg | 19% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 165µg | 18% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.154mg | 0.37mg | 18% |
| Folate | 134µg | 76µg | 15% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.142mg | 0.335mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 597mg | 111mg | 14% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 11.305g | 5.522g | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.179mg | 0.036mg | 11% |
| Fats | 25.6g | 18.8g | 10% |
| Magnesium | 51mg | 12mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.732mg | 3.19mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.163mg | 0.488mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 0.8g | 4% |
| Selenium | 10.7µg | 8.4µg | 4% |
| Calories | 410kcal | 467kcal | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.111mg | 0.17mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.227mg | 0.2mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.3µg | 0.4µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.49mg | 0.58mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 1.7µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 29mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 11IU | 16IU | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 10.85g | 11.051g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 9.2g | 68.1g | N/A |
| Sugar | 9g | 20.24g | N/A |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.011g | 0.982g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.084mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.215mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.277mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.471mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.308mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.131mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.299mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.315mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.136mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.011g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.007g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
34%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jerky is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jerky is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.24g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Jerky is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.201g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Jerky is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butter cookie contains less Sodium (difference - 1799mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Butter cookie is cheaper (difference - $4)
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.