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Jerky vs. Buttermilk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between jerky and buttermilk

  • The amount of zinc, iron, phosphorus, folate, vitamin B12, copper, choline, and selenium in jerky is higher than in buttermilk.
  • Jerky covers your daily sodium needs 82% more than buttermilk.
  • Buttermilk has 108 times less iron than jerky. Jerky has 5.42mg of iron, while buttermilk has 0.05mg.
  • Buttermilk contains less saturated fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed and Milk, buttermilk, fluid, cultured, lowfat.

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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 7.9% 35% 13% 1.9% 3.7% 11% 38% 25% 0.26% 11%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +363.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +295.4%
Contains more IronIron +10740%
Contains more CopperCopper +1963.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +1831%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +357.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +5450%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +435%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +480%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.9%

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
9
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% 4.5% 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 3.3% 4.7% 1% 0% 8.5% 36% 1.1% 17% 7.8% 28% 0.25% 3.8% 9.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +880%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +352.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2886.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +426.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +350%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2200%
Contains more FolateFolate +2580%
Contains more CholineCholine +516.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +68.7%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.154mg

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
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.31 g
Fats: 0.88 g
Carbs: 4.79 g
Water: 90.13 g
Other: 0.89 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +903%
Contains more FatsFats +2809.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +129.6%
Contains more OtherOther +668.5%
Contains more WaterWater +285.8%

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
66% 30% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.548 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.254 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.033 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +4350.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2963.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Jerky Buttermilk
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 Buttermilk DV% diff.
Sodium 2081mg 190mg 82%
Zinc 8.11mg 0.42mg 70%
Iron 5.42mg 0.05mg 67%
Protein 33.2g 3.31g 60%
Saturated fat 10.85g 0.548g 47%
Phosphorus 407mg 89mg 45%
Fats 25.6g 0.88g 38%
Folate 134µg 5µg 32%
Vitamin B12 0.99µg 0.22µg 32%
Monounsaturated fat 11.305g 0.254g 28%
Copper 0.227mg 0.011mg 24%
Calories 410kcal 40kcal 19%
Choline 109.1mg 17.7mg 17%
Selenium 10.7µg 2µg 16%
Cholesterol 48mg 4mg 15%
Potassium 597mg 151mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.179mg 0.034mg 11%
Calcium 20mg 116mg 10%
Magnesium 51mg 11mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0.034mg 10%
Vitamin B3 1.732mg 0.058mg 10%
Fiber 1.8g 0g 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.011g 0.033g 7%
Manganese 0.111mg 0.002mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.49mg 0.05mg 3%
Carbs 11g 4.79g 2%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 0.1µg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.163mg 0.275mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 14µg 2%
Vitamin D 11IU 1IU 1%
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 0.154mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg 1%
Net carbs 9.2g 4.79g N/A
Sugar 9g 4.79g N/A
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0%
Threonine 0.141mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.171mg 0%
Leucine 0.313mg 0%
Lysine 0.277mg 0%
Methionine 0.087mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.171mg 0%
Valine 0.217mg 0%
Histidine 0.1mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Jerky Buttermilk
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
35%
Jerky
9%
Buttermilk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
Jerky
15%
Buttermilk

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 - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Jerky
Jerky is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.21g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk contains less Sodium (difference - 1891mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.302g)
Which food is cheaper?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is cheaper (difference - $2)

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. Buttermilk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170874/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.