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Jerky vs. Gumdrop — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Jerky and Gumdrop different?

  • Jerky is higher than Gumdrop in Zinc, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Folate, Copper, Choline, and Selenium.
  • Jerky covers your daily need of Sodium 89% more than Gumdrop.
  • Gumdrop is lower in Saturated Fat.

Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed and Candies, gumdrops, starch jelly pieces types were 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
9
:
1
Gumdrop
Gumdrop
Contains more Calcium +566.7%
Contains more Iron +1255%
Contains more Magnesium +5000%
Contains more Phosphorus +40600%
Contains more Potassium +11840%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +1791.7%
Contains more Manganese +1010%
Contains more Selenium +1237.5%
Contains less Sodium -97.9%
Jerky
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 204% 37% 175% 53% 272% 222% 76% 15% 59%
Gumdrop
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 15% 1% 1% 1% 6% 0% 4% 2% 5%
Contains more Calcium +566.7%
Contains more Iron +1255%
Contains more Magnesium +5000%
Contains more Phosphorus +40600%
Contains more Potassium +11840%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +1791.7%
Contains more Manganese +1010%
Contains more Selenium +1237.5%
Contains less Sodium -97.9%

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
Jerky
10
:
0
Gumdrop
Gumdrop
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +992.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17220%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1258.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3480%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Jerky
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 10% 9% 0% 39% 33% 33% 10% 42% 101% 124% 6%
Gumdrop
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 2% 3% 1% 1% 2% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +992.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17220%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1258.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3480%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jerky
Jerky
4
:
1
Gumdrop
Gumdrop
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +2236%
Contains more Other +6740%
Contains more Carbs +799.1%
Jerky
33% 26% 11% 23% 7%
Protein: 33.2 g
Fats: 25.6 g
Carbs: 11 g
Water: 23.36 g
Other: 6.84 g
Gumdrop
99%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 98.9 g
Water: 1 g
Other: 0.1 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +2236%
Contains more Other +6740%
Contains more Carbs +799.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jerky Gumdrop Opinion
Net carbs 9.2g 98.8g Gumdrop
Protein 33.2g 0g Jerky
Fats 25.6g 0g Jerky
Carbs 11g 98.9g Gumdrop
Calories 410kcal 396kcal Jerky
Sugar 9g 58.97g Jerky
Fiber 1.8g 0.1g Jerky
Calcium 20mg 3mg Jerky
Iron 5.42mg 0.4mg Jerky
Magnesium 51mg 1mg Jerky
Phosphorus 407mg 1mg Jerky
Potassium 597mg 5mg Jerky
Sodium 2081mg 44mg Gumdrop
Zinc 8.11mg 0mg Jerky
Copper 0.227mg 0.012mg Jerky
Manganese 0.111mg 0.01mg Jerky
Selenium 10.7µg 0.8µg Jerky
Vitamin E 0.49mg 0mg Jerky
Vitamin D 11IU 0IU Jerky
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg Jerky
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0.006mg Jerky
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 0.013mg Jerky
Vitamin B3 1.732mg 0.01mg Jerky
Vitamin B5 0.163mg 0.012mg Jerky
Vitamin B6 0.179mg 0.005mg Jerky
Folate 134µg 0µg Jerky
Vitamin B12 0.99µg 0µg Jerky
Vitamin K 2.3µg 0µg Jerky
Cholesterol 48mg 0mg Gumdrop
Saturated Fat 10.85g 0g Gumdrop
Monounsaturated Fat 11.305g 0g Jerky
Polyunsaturated fat 1.011g 0g Jerky

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Jerky Gumdrop
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
34%
Jerky
1%
Gumdrop
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
Jerky
3%
Gumdrop

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in Sugar (difference - 49.97g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 78)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Jerky
Jerky is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Jerky
Jerky is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gumdrop
Gumdrop contains less Sodium (difference - 2037mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gumdrop
Gumdrop is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Gumdrop
Gumdrop is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.85g)
Which food is cheaper?
Gumdrop
Gumdrop is cheaper (difference - $2.4)

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. Gumdrop - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167989/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.