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Jerky vs. Chocolate cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Jerky and Chocolate cake

  • Jerky has more Zinc, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Folate, Potassium, and Vitamin B6, while Chocolate cake has more Manganese.
  • Jerky covers your daily need of Sodium 77% more than Chocolate cake.
  • Jerky contains 12 times more Zinc than Chocolate cake. While Jerky contains 8.11mg of Zinc, Chocolate cake contains only 0.69mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Chocolate cake is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed and Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting.

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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 +236.6%
Contains more Magnesium +59.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +284%
Contains more Potassium +326.4%
Contains more Zinc +1075.4%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains less Sodium -84.9%
Contains more Manganese +152.3%
Contains more Selenium +11.2%
Equal in Copper - 0.207
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% 61% 23% 46% 13% 42% 19% 69% 37% 65%
Contains more Iron +236.6%
Contains more Magnesium +59.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +284%
Contains more Potassium +326.4%
Contains more Zinc +1075.4%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains less Sodium -84.9%
Contains more Manganese +152.3%
Contains more Selenium +11.2%
Equal in Copper - 0.207

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 +52.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +336.6%
Contains more Folate +396.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +518.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +86.5%
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 9% 0% 0% 1% 36% 50% 22% 19% 10% 21% 20% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +52.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +336.6%
Contains more Folate +396.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +518.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +86.5%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.141

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +526.4%
Contains more Fats +69.5%
Contains more Other +280%
Contains more Carbs +385.5%
Equal in Water - 24.4
33% 26% 11% 23% 7%
Protein: 33.2 g
Fats: 25.6 g
Carbs: 11 g
Water: 23.36 g
Other: 6.84 g
5% 15% 53% 24% 2%
Protein: 5.3 g
Fats: 15.1 g
Carbs: 53.4 g
Water: 24.4 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more Protein +526.4%
Contains more Fats +69.5%
Contains more Other +280%
Contains more Carbs +385.5%
Equal in Water - 24.4

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +87.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -50%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +173.1%
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 10.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.011 g
38% 42% 19%
Saturated Fat: 5.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.761 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +87.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -50%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +173.1%

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 cake
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins 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 Chocolate cake Opinion
Net carbs 9.2g 51.8g Chocolate cake
Protein 33.2g 5.3g Jerky
Fats 25.6g 15.1g Jerky
Carbs 11g 53.4g Chocolate cake
Calories 410kcal 371kcal Jerky
Sugar 9g Chocolate cake
Fiber 1.8g 1.6g Jerky
Calcium 20mg 60mg Chocolate cake
Iron 5.42mg 1.61mg Jerky
Magnesium 51mg 32mg Jerky
Phosphorus 407mg 106mg Jerky
Potassium 597mg 140mg Jerky
Sodium 2081mg 315mg Chocolate cake
Zinc 8.11mg 0.69mg Jerky
Copper 0.227mg 0.207mg Jerky
Manganese 0.111mg 0.28mg Chocolate cake
Selenium 10.7µg 11.9µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin A 0IU 140IU Chocolate cake
Vitamin E 0.49mg Jerky
Vitamin D 11IU Jerky
Vitamin D 0.3µg Jerky
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0.141mg Jerky
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 0.213mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B3 1.732mg 1.137mg Jerky
Vitamin B5 0.163mg 0.304mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B6 0.179mg 0.041mg Jerky
Folate 134µg 27µg Jerky
Vitamin B12 0.99µg 0.16µg Jerky
Vitamin K 2.3µg Jerky
Tryptophan 0.068mg Chocolate cake
Threonine 0.202mg Chocolate cake
Isoleucine 0.24mg Chocolate cake
Leucine 0.407mg Chocolate cake
Lysine 0.268mg Chocolate cake
Methionine 0.116mg Chocolate cake
Phenylalanine 0.265mg Chocolate cake
Valine 0.283mg Chocolate cake
Histidine 0.12mg Chocolate cake
Cholesterol 48mg 58mg Jerky
Saturated Fat 10.85g 5.43g Chocolate cake
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g Chocolate cake
Monounsaturated Fat 11.305g 6.039g Jerky
Polyunsaturated fat 1.011g 2.761g Chocolate cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Jerky Chocolate cake
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
15%
Chocolate cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
Jerky
39%
Chocolate cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Jerky
Jerky is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Jerky
Jerky is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake contains less Sodium (difference - 1766mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.42g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake 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. Chocolate cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172697/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.