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Jerky vs. Caesar salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are jerky and caesar salad different?

  • Jerky is higher in zinc, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B12, and potassium; however, caesar salad is richer in selenium, calcium, and vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for sodium for jerky is 71% higher.
  • Jerky contains 5 times more zinc than caesar salad. While jerky contains 8.11mg of zinc, caesar salad contains only 1.61mg.
  • Caesar salad has less sodium.
  • Jerky has a lower glycemic index (0) than caesar salad (50).

Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed and LITTLE CAESARS 14" Original Round Cheese Pizza, Regular Crust are the varieties used 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.
Jerky
Jerky
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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 20% 70% 15% 88% 42% 44% 99% 59% 42% 171%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +82.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +251.2%
Contains more IronIron +131.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +80.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +403.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +76.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1065%
Contains less SodiumSodium -78.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +189.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +193.5%

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
Jerky
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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 0% 26% 12% 0% 94% 69% 61% 27% 0% 50% 15% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +147.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +24.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +144.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +109.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +86.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +174.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +156.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jerky
Jerky
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33% 26% 11% 23% 7%
Protein: 33.2 g
Fats: 25.6 g
Carbs: 11 g
Water: 23.36 g
Other: 6.84 g
13% 10% 32% 43% 2%
Protein: 13.39 g
Fats: 9.54 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 43.39 g
Other: 2.18 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +147.9%
Contains more FatsFats +168.3%
Contains more OtherOther +213.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +186.4%
Contains more WaterWater +85.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jerky
Jerky
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47% 49% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.85 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.011 g
52% 30% 18%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.206 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.461 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +375%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -61.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +44.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Jerky Caesar salad
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jerky Caesar salad DV% diff.
Sodium 2081mg 454mg 71%
Zinc 8.11mg 1.61mg 59%
Protein 33.2g 13.39g 40%
Iron 5.42mg 2.34mg 39%
Selenium 10.7µg 31.4µg 38%
Folate 134µg 34%
Saturated fat 10.85g 4.206g 30%
Phosphorus 407mg 231mg 25%
Vitamin B12 0.99µg 0.4µg 25%
Fats 25.6g 9.54g 25%
Monounsaturated fat 11.305g 2.38g 22%
Calcium 20mg 233mg 21%
Choline 109.1mg 20%
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0.377mg 19%
Vitamin B6 0.179mg 14%
Potassium 597mg 170mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 0.297mg 12%
Copper 0.227mg 0.126mg 11%
Starch 25.29g 10%
Vitamin A 0µg 78µg 9%
Vitamin B3 1.732mg 3.237mg 9%
Manganese 0.111mg 0.321mg 9%
Cholesterol 48mg 24mg 8%
Calories 410kcal 265kcal 7%
Carbs 11g 31.5g 7%
Vitamin B5 0.163mg 0.447mg 6%
Magnesium 51mg 28mg 5%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 5.9µg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.011g 1.461g 3%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg 2%
Fructose 1.13g 1%
Vitamin D 11IU 0IU 1%
Vitamin E 0.49mg 0.61mg 1%
Net carbs 9.2g 29.8g N/A
Sugar 9g 4.02g N/A
Fiber 1.8g 1.7g 0%
Tryptophan 0.15mg 0%
Threonine 0.393mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.547mg 0%
Leucine 1.137mg 0%
Lysine 0.523mg 0%
Methionine 0.3mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.717mg 0%
Valine 0.7mg 0%
Histidine 0.36mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.155g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Jerky Caesar salad
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
27%
Caesar salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
Jerky
65%
Caesar salad

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 - 50)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad contains less Sodium (difference - 1627mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.644g)
Which food is cheaper?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad 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.

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. Caesar salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172047/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.