Jerky vs. Candy bar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are jerky and candy bar different?
- Jerky is higher in iron, vitamin B12, and zinc; however, candy bar is richer in vitamin B6, copper, manganese, vitamin B3, and vitamin E.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B6 for candy bar is 11755% higher.
- Candy bar has less sodium.
- Jerky has a lower glycemic index (0) than candy bar (51).
Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed and Candies, peanut bar 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +46.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +458.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +105.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +32.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +127.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +115.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +290% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +241% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1019.8% |
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 DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +54% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +78.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +271.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +736.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +357.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +409.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +85374.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +114.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1360% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +280% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +31.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +330.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -56.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +47.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +953.4% |
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.179mg | 153mg | 11755% |
| Sodium | 2081mg | 156mg | 84% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.011g | 10.65g | 64% |
| Copper | 0.227mg | 0.774mg | 61% |
| Iron | 5.42mg | 0.97mg | 56% |
| Manganese | 0.111mg | 1.243mg | 49% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.99µg | 0µg | 41% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.732mg | 7.922mg | 39% |
| Zinc | 8.11mg | 3.94mg | 38% |
| Protein | 33.2g | 15.5g | 35% |
| Saturated fat | 10.85g | 4.678g | 28% |
| Vitamin E | 0.49mg | 4.1mg | 24% |
| Cholesterol | 48mg | 0mg | 16% |
| Folate | 134µg | 75µg | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 407mg | 308mg | 14% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 11.305g | 16.721g | 14% |
| Magnesium | 51mg | 110mg | 14% |
| Choline | 109.1mg | 29.4mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.163mg | 0.83mg | 13% |
| Carbs | 11g | 47.4g | 12% |
| Fats | 25.6g | 33.7g | 12% |
| Selenium | 10.7µg | 4.7µg | 11% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 4.1g | 9% |
| Potassium | 597mg | 407mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 78mg | 6% |
| Calories | 410kcal | 522kcal | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.154mg | 0.1mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.3µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 11IU | 0IU | 1% |
| Net carbs | 9.2g | 43.3g | N/A |
| Sugar | 9g | 42.22g | N/A |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.142mg | 0.14mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.149mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.52mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.534mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.986mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.545mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.185mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.787mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.638mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.385mg | 0% |
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%
2748%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
88%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jerky is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.22g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Candy bar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Candy bar contains less Sodium (difference - 1925mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Candy bar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.172g)
Which food is cheaper?
Candy bar is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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