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Jerky vs. Chinese fried rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between jerky and Chinese fried rice

  • Chinese fried rice contains less zinc, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B12, folate, choline, potassium, and copper than jerky.
  • Daily need coverage for sodium for jerky is 74% higher.
  • Chinese fried rice is lower in saturated fat.
  • Chinese fried rice has a higher glycemic index than jerky.

Food types used in this article are Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed and Restaurant, Chinese, fried rice, without meat.

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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
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 7.1% 3.6% 6.7% 25% 32% 20% 22% 50% 56% 45%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +410%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +66.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +685.5%
Contains more IronIron +721.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +138.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +1026.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +698%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +28.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -81.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +290.1%

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
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 13% 7.3% 2.6% 0% 3.8% 6% 12% 0% 7.4% 0% 7% 4.5% 3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +276.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +926.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +446.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +171.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +459.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +2133.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +1883.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +21.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jerky
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
4% 3% 33% 59%
Protein: 4.05 g
Fats: 2.96 g
Carbs: 32.79 g
Water: 59.09 g
Other: 1.11 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +719.8%
Contains more FatsFats +764.9%
Contains more OtherOther +516.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +198.1%
Contains more WaterWater +153%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jerky
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% 48%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.54 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.649 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.111 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1641.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~1.111g

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 fried rice
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 Chinese fried rice DV% diff.
Sodium 2081mg 387mg 74%
Zinc 8.11mg 0.72mg 67%
Iron 5.42mg 0.66mg 60%
Protein 33.2g 4.05g 58%
Phosphorus 407mg 51mg 51%
Saturated fat 10.85g 0.54g 47%
Vitamin B12 0.99µg 0µg 41%
Fats 25.6g 2.96g 35%
Folate 134µg 6µg 32%
Monounsaturated fat 11.305g 0.649g 27%
Choline 109.1mg 5.5mg 19%
Potassium 597mg 76mg 15%
Copper 0.227mg 0.095mg 15%
Manganese 0.111mg 0.433mg 14%
Starch 30.8g 13%
Calories 410kcal 174kcal 12%
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0.015mg 12%
Vitamin B6 0.179mg 0.032mg 11%
Magnesium 51mg 10mg 10%
Cholesterol 48mg 18mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 0.026mg 9%
Vitamin B3 1.732mg 0.637mg 7%
Carbs 11g 32.79g 7%
Selenium 10.7µg 8.3µg 4%
Vitamin C 0mg 3.8mg 4%
Fiber 1.8g 1.1g 3%
Vitamin B5 0.163mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.49mg 0.13mg 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 22µg 2%
Calcium 20mg 12mg 1%
Vitamin D 11IU 0IU 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.011g 1.111g 1%
Net carbs 9.2g 31.69g N/A
Sugar 9g 0.56g N/A
Vitamin K 2.3µg 2.8µg 0%
Trans fat 0.011g N/A
Tryptophan 0.052mg 0%
Threonine 0.173mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.173mg 0%
Leucine 0.335mg 0%
Lysine 0.173mg 0%
Methionine 0.114mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.225mg 0%
Valine 0.251mg 0%
Histidine 0.094mg 0%
Fructose 0.05g 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.111g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.981g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Jerky Chinese fried rice
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
5%
Chinese fried rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
Jerky
27%
Chinese fried rice

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 - 80)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Jerky
Jerky is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinese fried rice
Chinese fried rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese fried rice
Chinese fried rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.44g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese fried rice
Chinese fried rice contains less Sodium (difference - 1694mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chinese fried rice
Chinese fried rice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.31g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese fried rice
Chinese fried rice is cheaper (difference - $4)

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 fried rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167668/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.