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Jerky vs. Caramel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between jerky and caramel?

  • Caramel has less zinc, iron, phosphorus, folate, vitamin B12, copper, choline, and selenium than jerky.
  • Jerky's daily need coverage for sodium is 80% higher.
  • Jerky has 39 times more iron than caramel. Jerky has 5.42mg of iron, while caramel has 0.14mg.
  • Caramel contains less sodium.
  • Jerky has a lower glycemic index than caramel.

We used Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed and Candies, caramels 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
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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 12% 41% 19% 5.3% 6% 12% 49% 32% 1.4% 9.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +179%
Contains more IronIron +3771.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +1161.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +1743.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +257%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +909.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +494.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +590%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.2%

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
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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 1.3% 4% 9.2% 0% 26% 59% 2.8% 37% 13% 38% 4.5% 3% 4.4%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +49.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1070.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +219.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +230%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +27.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +3250%
Contains more CholineCholine +1263.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +80.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +280.4%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.46mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
5% 8% 77% 9% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 8.1 g
Carbs: 77 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +621.7%
Contains more FatsFats +216%
Contains more WaterWater +174.8%
Contains more OtherOther +280%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +600%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
33% 21% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.476 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.478 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +633.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -77.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +244%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jerky Caramel DV% diff.
Sodium 2081mg 245mg 80%
Zinc 8.11mg 0.44mg 70%
Iron 5.42mg 0.14mg 66%
Protein 33.2g 4.6g 57%
Phosphorus 407mg 114mg 42%
Saturated fat 10.85g 2.476g 38%
Folate 134µg 4µg 33%
Vitamin B12 0.99µg 0.3µg 29%
Fats 25.6g 8.1g 27%
Monounsaturated fat 11.305g 1.542g 24%
Copper 0.227mg 0.018mg 23%
Carbs 11g 77g 22%
Choline 109.1mg 8mg 18%
Selenium 10.7µg 1.8µg 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.011g 3.478g 16%
Cholesterol 48mg 7mg 14%
Calcium 20mg 138mg 12%
Potassium 597mg 214mg 11%
Vitamin B3 1.732mg 0.148mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 0.256mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.163mg 0.62mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.179mg 0.056mg 9%
Magnesium 51mg 17mg 8%
Fiber 1.8g 0g 7%
Manganese 0.111mg 0.011mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0.103mg 4%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg 2%
Calories 410kcal 382kcal 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 12µg 1%
Vitamin D 11IU 0IU 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg 0%
Net carbs 9.2g 77g N/A
Sugar 9g 65.5g N/A
Vitamin E 0.49mg 0.46mg 0%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 1.8µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0%
Threonine 0.192mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.258mg 0%
Leucine 0.417mg 0%
Lysine 0.338mg 0%
Methionine 0.107mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.205mg 0%
Valine 0.285mg 0%
Histidine 0.115mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Jerky Caramel
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
16%
Caramel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
Jerky
19%
Caramel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in Sugar (difference - 56.5g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
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 is lower in Cholesterol?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 41mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caramel
Caramel contains less Sodium (difference - 1836mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.374g)
Which food is cheaper?
Caramel
Caramel is cheaper (difference - $2.5)

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. Caramel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167974/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.