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Jerky vs. Chicken sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between jerky and chicken sandwich

  • Jerky has more zinc, iron, vitamin B12, phosphorus, folate, and copper; however, chicken sandwich has more vitamin B3 and vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for zinc for jerky is 68% higher.
  • Chicken sandwich has 8 times less vitamin B12 than jerky. Jerky has 0.99µg of vitamin B12, while chicken sandwich has 0.13µg.
  • Chicken sandwich is lower in saturated fat.
  • Chicken sandwich has a higher glycemic index than jerky.

Food types used in this article are Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed and Fast foods, chicken fillet sandwich, plain with pickles.

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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 17% 17% 22% 66% 22% 17% 79% 98% 29% 109%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +112.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +143.7%
Contains more IronIron +206.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +238.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +1229.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +120%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +190%
Contains less SodiumSodium -63.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +97.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +86%

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 2.7% 1% 48% 1.5% 58% 69% 145% 72% 88% 16% 21% 35% 19%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +661.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +185.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +209.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +391.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +49.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +111.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +345.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +636.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +114%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +269.6%

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
16% 11% 21% 49% 3%
Protein: 16.28 g
Fats: 11.19 g
Carbs: 20.89 g
Water: 48.94 g
Other: 2.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +103.9%
Contains more FatsFats +128.8%
Contains more OtherOther +153.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +89.9%
Contains more WaterWater +109.5%

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
22% 46% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.123 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.481 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.177 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +152.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -80.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +214.2%

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 sandwich
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 Chicken sandwich DV% diff.
Zinc 8.11mg 0.61mg 68%
Sodium 2081mg 753mg 58%
Iron 5.42mg 1.77mg 46%
Saturated fat 10.85g 2.123g 40%
Vitamin B3 1.732mg 7.72mg 37%
Vitamin B12 0.99µg 0.13µg 36%
Protein 33.2g 16.28g 34%
Phosphorus 407mg 185mg 32%
Fats 25.6g 11.19g 22%
Folate 134µg 47µg 22%
Vitamin B5 0.163mg 1.2mg 21%
Copper 0.227mg 0.067mg 18%
Selenium 10.7µg 19.9µg 17%
Monounsaturated fat 11.305g 4.481g 17%
Vitamin B6 0.179mg 0.383mg 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.011g 3.177g 14%
Vitamin E 0.49mg 2.41mg 13%
Choline 109.1mg 35.3mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 0.3mg 12%
Potassium 597mg 245mg 10%
Calories 410kcal 250kcal 8%
Starch 16.5g 7%
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0.23mg 6%
Magnesium 51mg 24mg 6%
Manganese 0.111mg 0.219mg 5%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 8.5µg 5%
Cholesterol 48mg 35mg 4%
Calcium 20mg 58mg 4%
Carbs 11g 20.89g 3%
Fiber 1.8g 1.4g 2%
Fructose 0.97g 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.8mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin D 11IU 5IU 1%
Net carbs 9.2g 19.49g N/A
Sugar 9g 3.64g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg 0%
Trans fat 0.03g N/A
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.197g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.884g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Jerky Chicken sandwich
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
44%
Chicken sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
Jerky
48%
Chicken sandwich

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 - 74)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 1328mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.727g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich 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. Chicken sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170295/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.