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Jerky vs. Chinese cuisine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between jerky and chinese cuisine

  • Jerky has more zinc, iron, phosphorus, folate, vitamin B12, copper, and choline; however, chinese cuisine is higher in vitamin K.
  • Jerky covers your daily sodium needs 73% more than chinese cuisine.
  • Chinese cuisine contains 11 times less saturated fat than jerky. Jerky contains 10.85g of saturated fat, while chinese cuisine contains 0.978g.
  • The glycemic index of chinese cuisine is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed and Restaurant, Chinese, beef and vegetables.

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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% 18% 42% 16% 41% 33% 53% 19% 37%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +240%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +192.6%
Contains more IronIron +388.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +363.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +440.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +435.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +59.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +32.4%
~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 39% 21% 16% 1.5% 8.3% 13% 25% 27% 37% 60% 128% 34% 19%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +158.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +31.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +11.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +106.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +197.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +216.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +67.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +171.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2130.4%

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
7% 5% 7% 79%
Protein: 7.08 g
Fats: 5.3 g
Carbs: 7.29 g
Water: 78.82 g
Other: 1.51 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +368.9%
Contains more FatsFats +383%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +50.9%
Contains more OtherOther +353%
Contains more WaterWater +237.4%

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
23% 28% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.978 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.13 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +828.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -91%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +110.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Jerky Chinese cuisine
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 Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jerky Chinese cuisine DV% diff.
Sodium 2081mg 409mg 73%
Zinc 8.11mg 1.5mg 60%
Iron 5.42mg 1.11mg 54%
Protein 33.2g 7.08g 52%
Phosphorus 407mg 76mg 47%
Saturated fat 10.85g 0.978g 45%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 51.3µg 41%
Fats 25.6g 5.3g 31%
Monounsaturated fat 11.305g 1.217g 25%
Folate 134µg 45µg 22%
Vitamin B12 0.99µg 0.48µg 21%
Copper 0.227mg 0.049mg 20%
Calories 410kcal 105kcal 15%
Choline 109.1mg 34.5mg 14%
Vitamin C 0mg 11.6mg 13%
Potassium 597mg 204mg 12%
Cholesterol 48mg 14mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0.033mg 10%
Magnesium 51mg 15mg 9%
Selenium 10.7µg 6.7µg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.011g 2.13g 7%
Vitamin A 0µg 63µg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 0.055mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.163mg 0.443mg 6%
Vitamin B3 1.732mg 1.32mg 3%
Manganese 0.111mg 0.147mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.49mg 0.82mg 2%
Fructose 0.55g 1%
Vitamin B6 0.179mg 0.161mg 1%
Starch 1.82g 1%
Fiber 1.8g 1.5g 1%
Vitamin D 11IU 3IU 1%
Carbs 11g 7.29g 1%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0.1µg 1%
Net carbs 9.2g 5.79g N/A
Calcium 20mg 22mg 0%
Sugar 9g 2.41g N/A
Trans fat 0.058g N/A
Tryptophan 0.083mg 0%
Threonine 0.313mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.314mg 0%
Leucine 0.525mg 0%
Lysine 0.552mg 0%
Methionine 0.158mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.317mg 0%
Valine 0.327mg 0%
Histidine 0.207mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.264g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.803g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Jerky Chinese cuisine
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
33%
Chinese cuisine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
Jerky
28%
Chinese cuisine

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 - 60)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.59g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine contains less Sodium (difference - 1672mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.872g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is cheaper (difference - $4)
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. Chinese cuisine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168072/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.