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Jerky vs. Caper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Jerky and Caper?

  • Jerky is richer in Zinc, Phosphorus, Iron, Vitamin B12, Folate, Choline, Selenium, and Potassium, yet Caper is richer in Vitamin K.
  • Jerky's daily need coverage for Zinc is 71% higher.
  • Caper contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed and Capers, canned types in this comparison.

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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
:
2
Caper
Contains more Iron +224.6%
Contains more Magnesium +54.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +3970%
Contains more Potassium +1392.5%
Contains less Sodium -11.4%
Contains more Zinc +2434.4%
Contains more Manganese +42.3%
Contains more Selenium +791.7%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Copper +64.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 204% 37% 175% 53% 272% 222% 76% 15% 59%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 63% 24% 5% 4% 307% 9% 125% 11% 7%
Contains more Iron +224.6%
Contains more Magnesium +54.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +3970%
Contains more Potassium +1392.5%
Contains less Sodium -11.4%
Contains more Zinc +2434.4%
Contains more Manganese +42.3%
Contains more Selenium +791.7%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Copper +64.8%

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.
Jerky
8
:
4
Caper
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +755.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +165.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +503.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +678.3%
Contains more Folate +482.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +79.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +969.6%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.139
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 18% 0% 15% 5% 33% 13% 2% 6% 18% 0% 62%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +755.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +165.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +503.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +678.3%
Contains more Folate +482.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +79.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +969.6%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.139

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jerky
3
:
2
Caper
Contains more Protein +1306.8%
Contains more Fats +2876.7%
Contains more Carbs +124.9%
Contains more Water +258.9%
Contains more Other +17.5%
33% 26% 11% 23% 7%
Protein: 33.2 g
Fats: 25.6 g
Carbs: 11 g
Water: 23.36 g
Other: 6.84 g
2% 5% 84% 8%
Protein: 2.36 g
Fats: 0.86 g
Carbs: 4.89 g
Water: 83.85 g
Other: 8.04 g
Contains more Protein +1306.8%
Contains more Fats +2876.7%
Contains more Carbs +124.9%
Contains more Water +258.9%
Contains more Other +17.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jerky
2
:
1
Caper
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +17844.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +232.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.9%
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 10.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.011 g
39% 11% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.233 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.063 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.304 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +17844.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +232.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jerky Caper Opinion
Net carbs 9.2g 1.69g Jerky
Protein 33.2g 2.36g Jerky
Fats 25.6g 0.86g Jerky
Carbs 11g 4.89g Jerky
Calories 410kcal 23kcal Jerky
Sugar 9g 0.41g Caper
Fiber 1.8g 3.2g Caper
Calcium 20mg 40mg Caper
Iron 5.42mg 1.67mg Jerky
Magnesium 51mg 33mg Jerky
Phosphorus 407mg 10mg Jerky
Potassium 597mg 40mg Jerky
Sodium 2081mg 2348mg Jerky
Zinc 8.11mg 0.32mg Jerky
Copper 0.227mg 0.374mg Caper
Manganese 0.111mg 0.078mg Jerky
Selenium 10.7µg 1.2µg Jerky
Vitamin A 0IU 138IU Caper
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 7µg Caper
Vitamin E 0.49mg 0.88mg Caper
Vitamin D 11IU 0IU Jerky
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg Jerky
Vitamin C 0mg 4.3mg Caper
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0.018mg Jerky
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 0.139mg Jerky
Vitamin B3 1.732mg 0.652mg Jerky
Vitamin B5 0.163mg 0.027mg Jerky
Vitamin B6 0.179mg 0.023mg Jerky
Folate 134µg 23µg Jerky
Vitamin B12 0.99µg 0µg Jerky
Vitamin K 2.3µg 24.6µg Caper
Cholesterol 48mg 0mg Caper
Saturated Fat 10.85g 0.233g Caper
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g Caper
Monounsaturated Fat 11.305g 0.063g Jerky
Polyunsaturated fat 1.011g 0.304g Jerky

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Jerky Caper
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
15%
Caper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
Jerky
56%
Caper

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Jerky
Jerky is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jerky
Jerky contains less Sodium (difference - 267mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Jerky
Jerky is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Caper
Caper is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.59g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caper
Caper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Caper
Caper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.617g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caper
Caper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Caper
Caper is cheaper (difference - $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. Caper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172238/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.