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Jerky vs. Chocolate brownie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between jerky and chocolate brownie?

  • Jerky is richer in zinc, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B12, and folate, yet chocolate brownie is richer in manganese, copper, and vitamin A.
  • Jerky's daily need coverage for sodium is 76% higher.
  • Jerky has 8 times more zinc than chocolate brownie. Jerky has 8.11mg of zinc, while chocolate brownie has 0.97mg.
  • Chocolate brownie contains less sodium.
  • Jerky has a lower glycemic index than chocolate brownie.

We used Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed and Cookies, brownies, prepared from recipe types in this comparison.

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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 38% 17% 16% 69% 129% 26% 57% 45% 77% 63%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +239.2%
Contains more IronIron +194.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +736.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +208.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +185%
Contains more CopperCopper +70.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +428.8%
~equal in Magnesium ~53mg
~equal in Selenium ~11.5µg

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 1% 59% 0% 0% 35% 44% 18% 20% 22% 20% 0% 22% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +76.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +90.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +518.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +362.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +33.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +101.2%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.141mg

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
6% 29% 50% 13% 2%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 29.1 g
Carbs: 50.2 g
Water: 12.6 g
Other: 1.9 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +435.5%
Contains more WaterWater +85.4%
Contains more OtherOther +260%
Contains more FatsFats +13.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +356.4%

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
27% 39% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.319 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.839 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 9.412 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -32.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +831%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~10.839g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jerky Chocolate brownie DV% diff.
Sodium 2081mg 343mg 76%
Zinc 8.11mg 0.97mg 65%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.011g 9.412g 56%
Protein 33.2g 6.2g 54%
Iron 5.42mg 1.84mg 45%
Phosphorus 407mg 132mg 39%
Vitamin B12 0.99µg 0.16µg 35%
Folate 134µg 29µg 26%
Manganese 0.111mg 0.587mg 21%
Choline 109.1mg 20%
Vitamin A 0µg 176µg 20%
Copper 0.227mg 0.388mg 18%
Saturated fat 10.85g 7.319g 16%
Carbs 11g 50.2g 13%
Potassium 597mg 176mg 12%
Cholesterol 48mg 73mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.179mg 0.094mg 7%
Fiber 1.8g 7%
Fats 25.6g 29.1g 5%
Vitamin B3 1.732mg 0.982mg 5%
Calcium 20mg 57mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 0.19mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.49mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.163mg 0.328mg 3%
Calories 410kcal 466kcal 3%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 2%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 11.305g 10.839g 1%
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0.141mg 1%
Selenium 10.7µg 11.5µg 1%
Vitamin D 11IU 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg 0%
Net carbs 9.2g 50.2g N/A
Magnesium 51mg 53mg 0%
Sugar 9g N/A
Tryptophan 0.078mg 0%
Threonine 0.228mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.265mg 0%
Leucine 0.447mg 0%
Lysine 0.283mg 0%
Methionine 0.132mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.298mg 0%
Valine 0.323mg 0%
Histidine 0.136mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.006g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Jerky Chocolate brownie
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
18%
Chocolate brownie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
Jerky
54%
Chocolate brownie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Jerky
Jerky is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is lower in Sugar (difference - 9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie contains less Sodium (difference - 1738mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.531g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Chocolate brownie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174949/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.