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Jerky vs. Cauliflower — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between jerky and cauliflower?

  • Jerky is higher in zinc, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B12, copper, folate, and selenium, yet cauliflower is higher in vitamin C.
  • Jerky's daily need coverage for sodium is 89% more.
  • The amount of saturated fat in cauliflower is lower.

We used Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed and Cauliflower, raw types 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
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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 11% 6.6% 26% 16% 13% 7.4% 19% 3.9% 20% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +240%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +99.7%
Contains more IronIron +1190.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +482.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +2903.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +825%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1683.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +39.6%
~equal in Calcium ~22mg

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 161% 0% 1.6% 0% 13% 14% 9.5% 40% 42% 0% 39% 43% 24%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +512.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +208%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +136.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +241.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +135.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +146.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +309.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +573.9%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.184mg

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
2% 5% 92%
Protein: 1.92 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 4.97 g
Water: 92.07 g
Other: 0.76 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1629.2%
Contains more FatsFats +9042.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +121.3%
Contains more OtherOther +800%
Contains more WaterWater +294.1%

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
67% 17% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.13 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.031 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +33150%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3161.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jerky Cauliflower DV% diff.
Sodium 2081mg 30mg 89%
Zinc 8.11mg 0.27mg 71%
Iron 5.42mg 0.42mg 63%
Protein 33.2g 1.92g 63%
Vitamin C 0mg 48.2mg 54%
Phosphorus 407mg 44mg 52%
Saturated fat 10.85g 0.13g 49%
Vitamin B12 0.99µg 0µg 41%
Fats 25.6g 0.28g 39%
Monounsaturated fat 11.305g 0.034g 28%
Copper 0.227mg 0.039mg 21%
Calories 410kcal 25kcal 19%
Folate 134µg 57µg 19%
Selenium 10.7µg 0.6µg 18%
Cholesterol 48mg 0mg 16%
Choline 109.1mg 44.3mg 12%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 15.5µg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.163mg 0.667mg 10%
Potassium 597mg 299mg 9%
Magnesium 51mg 15mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0.05mg 9%
Vitamin B3 1.732mg 0.507mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.011g 0.031g 7%
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 0.06mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.49mg 0.08mg 3%
Manganese 0.111mg 0.155mg 2%
Carbs 11g 4.97g 2%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg 2%
Fructose 0.97g 1%
Fiber 1.8g 2g 1%
Vitamin D 11IU 0IU 1%
Net carbs 9.2g 2.97g N/A
Calcium 20mg 22mg 0%
Sugar 9g 1.91g N/A
Vitamin B6 0.179mg 0.184mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.02mg 0%
Threonine 0.076mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.071mg 0%
Leucine 0.106mg 0%
Lysine 0.217mg 0%
Methionine 0.02mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.065mg 0%
Valine 0.125mg 0%
Histidine 0.056mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.013g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Jerky Cauliflower
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
30%
Cauliflower
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
Jerky
13%
Cauliflower

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 - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Jerky
Jerky is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower contains less Sodium (difference - 2051mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.72g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is cheaper (difference - $3.6)

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. Cauliflower - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169986/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.