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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, Vitamin A RAE, and Copper.
  • 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.

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.
Contains more Iron +194.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +208.3%
Contains more Potassium +239.2%
Contains more Zinc +736.1%
Contains more Calcium +185%
Contains less Sodium -83.5%
Contains more Copper +70.9%
Contains more Manganese +428.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 53
Equal in Selenium - 11.5
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 204% 37% 175% 53% 272% 222% 76% 15% 59%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 69% 38% 57% 16% 45% 27% 130% 77% 63%
Contains more Iron +194.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +208.3%
Contains more Potassium +239.2%
Contains more Zinc +736.1%
Contains more Calcium +185%
Contains less Sodium -83.5%
Contains more Copper +70.9%
Contains more Manganese +428.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 53
Equal in Selenium - 11.5

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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Contains more Vitamin B3 +76.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +90.4%
Contains more Folate +362.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +518.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +101.2%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.141
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 10% 9% 0% 39% 33% 33% 10% 42% 101% 124% 6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 50% 0% 0% 1% 36% 44% 19% 20% 22% 22% 20% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +76.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +90.4%
Contains more Folate +362.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +518.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +101.2%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.141

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +435.5%
Contains more Water +85.4%
Contains more Other +260%
Contains more Fats +13.7%
Contains more Carbs +356.4%
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 Protein +435.5%
Contains more Water +85.4%
Contains more Other +260%
Contains more Fats +13.7%
Contains more Carbs +356.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -32.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +831%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 10.839
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 10.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.011 g
27% 39% 34%
Saturated Fat: 7.319 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.839 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 9.412 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -32.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +831%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 10.839

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 Opinion
Net carbs 9.2g 50.2g Chocolate brownie
Protein 33.2g 6.2g Jerky
Fats 25.6g 29.1g Chocolate brownie
Carbs 11g 50.2g Chocolate brownie
Calories 410kcal 466kcal Chocolate brownie
Sugar 9g Chocolate brownie
Fiber 1.8g Jerky
Calcium 20mg 57mg Chocolate brownie
Iron 5.42mg 1.84mg Jerky
Magnesium 51mg 53mg Chocolate brownie
Phosphorus 407mg 132mg Jerky
Potassium 597mg 176mg Jerky
Sodium 2081mg 343mg Chocolate brownie
Zinc 8.11mg 0.97mg Jerky
Copper 0.227mg 0.388mg Chocolate brownie
Manganese 0.111mg 0.587mg Chocolate brownie
Selenium 10.7µg 11.5µg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin A 0IU 827IU Chocolate brownie
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 176µg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin E 0.49mg Jerky
Vitamin D 11IU Jerky
Vitamin D 0.3µg Jerky
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0.141mg Jerky
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 0.19mg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin B3 1.732mg 0.982mg Jerky
Vitamin B5 0.163mg 0.328mg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin B6 0.179mg 0.094mg Jerky
Folate 134µg 29µg Jerky
Vitamin B12 0.99µg 0.16µg Jerky
Vitamin K 2.3µg Jerky
Tryptophan 0.078mg Chocolate brownie
Threonine 0.228mg Chocolate brownie
Isoleucine 0.265mg Chocolate brownie
Leucine 0.447mg Chocolate brownie
Lysine 0.283mg Chocolate brownie
Methionine 0.132mg Chocolate brownie
Phenylalanine 0.298mg Chocolate brownie
Valine 0.323mg Chocolate brownie
Histidine 0.136mg Chocolate brownie
Cholesterol 48mg 73mg Jerky
Saturated Fat 10.85g 7.319g Chocolate brownie
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.006g Chocolate brownie
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Chocolate brownie
Monounsaturated Fat 11.305g 10.839g Jerky
Polyunsaturated fat 1.011g 9.412g Chocolate brownie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Jerky Chocolate brownie
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
34%
Jerky
19%
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.