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Jerky vs. Cheeseburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between jerky and cheeseburgers

  • Jerky has more zinc, phosphorus, iron, folate, and choline, while cheeseburgers have more vitamin B3, vitamin B2, and selenium.
  • Jerky's daily need coverage for sodium is 68% higher.
  • Cheeseburgers contain 4 times less choline than jerky. Jerky contains 109.1mg of choline, while cheeseburgers contain 28.9mg.
  • The amount of sodium in cheeseburgers is lower.
  • Jerky has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of jerky is 0, while the glycemic index of cheeseburgers is 66.

The food types used in this comparison are Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed and Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain.

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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 19% 36% 17% 102% 37% 68% 69% 67% 41% 107%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +96.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +204.6%
Contains more IronIron +100%
Contains more CopperCopper +104.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +225.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +152.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +495%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +184.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +83.2%

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
4
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 0% 17% 10% 1.5% 73% 84% 98% 33% 53% 95% 11% 53% 16%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +30.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +91.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +277.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +90.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +155.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +201.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +234.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +27.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +82.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.52mg

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
17% 15% 28% 39% 2%
Protein: 16.51 g
Fats: 14.72 g
Carbs: 28.03 g
Water: 38.63 g
Other: 2.11 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +101.1%
Contains more FatsFats +73.9%
Contains more OtherOther +224.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +154.8%
Contains more WaterWater +65.4%

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
48% 40% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.473 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.413 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.658 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +108.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -40.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +64%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jerky Cheeseburger DV% diff.
Sodium 2081mg 515mg 68%
Zinc 8.11mg 2.49mg 51%
Phosphorus 407mg 161mg 35%
Iron 5.42mg 2.71mg 34%
Protein 33.2g 16.51g 33%
Vitamin B3 1.732mg 5.217mg 22%
Saturated fat 10.85g 6.473g 20%
Fats 25.6g 14.72g 17%
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 0.363mg 17%
Selenium 10.7µg 19.6µg 16%
Folate 134µg 70µg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 11.305g 5.413g 15%
Choline 109.1mg 28.9mg 15%
Copper 0.227mg 0.111mg 13%
Potassium 597mg 196mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0.293mg 12%
Calcium 20mg 119mg 10%
Vitamin B12 0.99µg 0.76µg 10%
Manganese 0.111mg 0.316mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.163mg 0.545mg 8%
Starch 19.87g 8%
Vitamin A 0µg 50µg 6%
Magnesium 51mg 26mg 6%
Carbs 11g 28.03g 6%
Calories 410kcal 308kcal 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.011g 1.658g 4%
Vitamin B6 0.179mg 0.228mg 4%
Fructose 1.94g 2%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 4.2µg 2%
Cholesterol 48mg 43mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0.1µg 1%
Fiber 1.8g 2g 1%
Vitamin D 11IU 2IU 1%
Net carbs 9.2g 26.03g N/A
Sugar 9g 4.88g N/A
Vitamin E 0.49mg 0.52mg 0%
Trans fat 0.57g N/A
Tryptophan 0.155mg 0%
Threonine 0.571mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.755mg 0%
Leucine 1.316mg 0%
Lysine 0.784mg 0%
Methionine 0.377mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.755mg 0%
Valine 0.881mg 0%
Histidine 0.445mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.322g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Jerky Cheeseburger
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
42%
Cheeseburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
Jerky
56%
Cheeseburger

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 - 66)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger contains less Sodium (difference - 1566mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.377g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Cheeseburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170690/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.