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Jerky vs. Chicken fingers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between jerky and chicken fingers

  • Jerky has more zinc, iron, vitamin B12, and folate, while chicken fingers have more vitamin B3, vitamin B5, vitamin B6, and vitamin E.
  • Jerky covers your daily need for zinc, 67% more than chicken fingers.
  • Jerky contains 7 times more iron than chicken fingers. While jerky contains 5.42mg of iron, chicken fingers contain only 0.73mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in chicken fingers is lower.
  • Jerky has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of jerky is 0, while the glycemic index of chicken fingers is 46.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed and Fast foods, chicken tenders.

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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 20% 5.1% 33% 27% 23% 19% 121% 100% 30% 95%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +82.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +17.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +60.1%
Contains more IronIron +642.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +229%
Contains more ZincZinc +1042.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +44.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -63%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +105.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +63.6%

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
5
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 3.7% 1% 63% 3% 28% 41% 154% 75% 98% 20% 20% 14% 24%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +518.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +605.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +149.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +546.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +26.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +374.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +663.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +138%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +247.8%

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
19% 14% 17% 47% 3%
Protein: 19.22 g
Fats: 13.95 g
Carbs: 17.25 g
Water: 46.64 g
Other: 2.94 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +72.7%
Contains more FatsFats +83.5%
Contains more OtherOther +132.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +56.8%
Contains more WaterWater +99.7%

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
19% 37% 44%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.493 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.83 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.783 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +134.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -77%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +472%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jerky Chicken fingers DV% diff.
Zinc 8.11mg 0.71mg 67%
Iron 5.42mg 0.73mg 59%
Sodium 2081mg 769mg 57%
Vitamin B3 1.732mg 8.217mg 41%
Saturated fat 10.85g 2.493g 38%
Vitamin B12 0.99µg 0.16µg 35%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.011g 5.783g 32%
Folate 134µg 19µg 29%
Protein 33.2g 19.22g 28%
Vitamin B5 0.163mg 1.244mg 22%
Vitamin B6 0.179mg 0.426mg 19%
Copper 0.227mg 0.069mg 18%
Fats 25.6g 13.95g 18%
Vitamin E 0.49mg 3.17mg 18%
Phosphorus 407mg 282mg 18%
Monounsaturated fat 11.305g 4.83g 16%
Choline 109.1mg 43.7mg 12%
Selenium 10.7µg 17.5µg 12%
Calories 410kcal 271kcal 7%
Potassium 597mg 373mg 7%
Starch 17.03g 7%
Manganese 0.111mg 0.228mg 5%
Magnesium 51mg 28mg 5%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 8µg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0.11mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 0.179mg 3%
Fiber 1.8g 1.2g 2%
Carbs 11g 17.25g 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.1mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin D 11IU 7IU 1%
Net carbs 9.2g 16.05g N/A
Cholesterol 48mg 48mg 0%
Calcium 20mg 17mg 0%
Sugar 9g 0.4g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg 0%
Trans fat 0.052g N/A
Tryptophan 0.222mg 0%
Threonine 0.803mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.845mg 0%
Leucine 1.553mg 0%
Lysine 1.616mg 0%
Methionine 0.518mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.437mg 0%
Valine 0.908mg 0%
Histidine 0.655mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.211g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.439g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Jerky Chicken fingers
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%
Chicken fingers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
Jerky
47%
Chicken fingers

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 - 46)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers contains less Sodium (difference - 1312mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.357g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (48 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Chicken fingers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173321/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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