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Jerky vs. Chocolate chip cookie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between jerky and chocolate chip cookie

  • Jerky has more zinc, phosphorus, vitamin B12, iron, and folate; however, chocolate chip cookie is richer in manganese, copper, and vitamin A.
  • Jerky covers your daily sodium needs 76% more than chocolate chip cookie.
  • Chocolate chip cookie has 12 times less vitamin B12 than jerky. Jerky has 0.99µg of vitamin B12, while chocolate chip cookie has 0.08µg.
  • Chocolate chip cookie contains less sodium.
  • Chocolate chip cookie has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of chocolate chip cookie is 50, while the glycemic index of jerky is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed and Cookies, chocolate chip, prepared from recipe, made with butter.

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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 39% 11% 20% 93% 129% 26% 43% 44% 86% 61%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +170.1%
Contains more IronIron +118.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +762.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +307%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +90%
Contains more CopperCopper +70%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +497.3%
~equal in Magnesium ~55mg
~equal in Selenium ~11.2µg

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 0.67% 46% 0% 0% 46% 41% 26% 16% 19% 10% 0% 25% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +26.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +113.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1137.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +306.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +19.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +24.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +58.9%

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% 28% 58% 6% 2%
Protein: 5.7 g
Fats: 28.4 g
Carbs: 58.2 g
Water: 5.7 g
Other: 2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +482.5%
Contains more WaterWater +309.8%
Contains more OtherOther +242%
Contains more FatsFats +10.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +429.1%

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
52% 31% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 14.071 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.241 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.541 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -22.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +37.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +349.2%

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 chip cookie
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jerky Chocolate chip cookie DV% diff.
Sodium 2081mg 341mg 76%
Zinc 8.11mg 0.94mg 65%
Protein 33.2g 5.7g 55%
Phosphorus 407mg 100mg 44%
Vitamin B12 0.99µg 0.08µg 38%
Iron 5.42mg 2.48mg 37%
Folate 134µg 33µg 25%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.011g 4.541g 24%
Manganese 0.111mg 0.663mg 24%
Choline 109.1mg 20%
Copper 0.227mg 0.386mg 18%
Carbs 11g 58.2g 16%
Saturated fat 10.85g 14.071g 15%
Vitamin A 0µg 139µg 15%
Potassium 597mg 221mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 11.305g 8.241g 8%
Fiber 1.8g 7%
Vitamin B6 0.179mg 0.084mg 7%
Cholesterol 48mg 70mg 7%
Fats 25.6g 28.4g 4%
Calories 410kcal 488kcal 4%
Vitamin E 0.49mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0.184mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 0.177mg 3%
Calcium 20mg 38mg 2%
Vitamin B3 1.732mg 1.365mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.163mg 0.259mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 2%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 2%
Selenium 10.7µg 11.2µg 1%
Magnesium 51mg 55mg 1%
Vitamin D 11IU 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg 0%
Net carbs 9.2g 58.2g N/A
Sugar 9g N/A
Tryptophan 0.072mg 0%
Threonine 0.191mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0%
Leucine 0.391mg 0%
Lysine 0.214mg 0%
Methionine 0.106mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.27mg 0%
Valine 0.279mg 0%
Histidine 0.123mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Jerky Chocolate chip cookie
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 chip cookie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
Jerky
55%
Chocolate chip cookie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.221g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate chip cookie
Chocolate chip cookie is lower in Sugar (difference - 9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate chip cookie
Chocolate chip cookie contains less Sodium (difference - 1740mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate chip cookie
Chocolate chip cookie 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.
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. Chocolate chip cookie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172808/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.