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Jerky vs. Cocoa solids — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between jerky and cocoa solids?

  • Jerky is higher in vitamin B12 and folate, yet cocoa solids are higher in copper, manganese, fiber, magnesium, iron, phosphorus, and potassium.
  • Cocoa solids' daily need coverage for copper is 396% more.
  • The amount of sodium in cocoa solids is lower.
  • The glycemic index of jerky is lower.

We used Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed and Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened types in this article.

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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 356% 38% 134% 520% 1263% 186% 315% 2.7% 500% 78%
Contains more ZincZinc +19.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +878.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +540%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +155.3%
Contains more IronIron +155.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +1568.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +80.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3356.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +33.6%

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% 0% 2% 0% 20% 56% 41% 15% 27% 0% 6.3% 24% 6.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +390%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +97.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +51.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +318.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +809.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +69.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +26.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +55.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~2.5µg

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
20% 14% 58% 3% 6%
Protein: 19.6 g
Fats: 13.7 g
Carbs: 57.9 g
Water: 3 g
Other: 5.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +69.4%
Contains more FatsFats +86.9%
Contains more WaterWater +678.7%
Contains more OtherOther +17.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +426.4%

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
62% 35% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.07 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.57 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.44 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +147.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +129.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -25.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jerky Cocoa solids DV% diff.
Copper 0.227mg 3.788mg 396%
Manganese 0.111mg 3.837mg 162%
Fiber 1.8g 37g 141%
Magnesium 51mg 499mg 107%
Iron 5.42mg 13.86mg 106%
Sodium 2081mg 21mg 90%
Caffeine 0mg 230mg 58%
Phosphorus 407mg 734mg 47%
Vitamin B12 0.99µg 0µg 41%
Potassium 597mg 1524mg 27%
Protein 33.2g 19.6g 27%
Folate 134µg 32µg 26%
Choline 109.1mg 12mg 18%
Fats 25.6g 13.7g 18%
Monounsaturated fat 11.305g 4.57g 17%
Cholesterol 48mg 0mg 16%
Carbs 11g 57.9g 16%
Saturated fat 10.85g 8.07g 13%
Zinc 8.11mg 6.81mg 12%
Calcium 20mg 128mg 11%
Calories 410kcal 228kcal 9%
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 0.241mg 8%
Selenium 10.7µg 14.3µg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0.078mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.179mg 0.118mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.011g 0.44g 4%
Vitamin E 0.49mg 0.1mg 3%
Vitamin B3 1.732mg 2.185mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.163mg 0.254mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin D 11IU 0IU 1%
Net carbs 9.2g 20.9g N/A
Sugar 9g 1.75g N/A
Vitamin K 2.3µg 2.5µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.293mg 0%
Threonine 0.776mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.76mg 0%
Leucine 1.189mg 0%
Lysine 0.983mg 0%
Methionine 0.202mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.941mg 0%
Valine 1.177mg 0%
Histidine 0.339mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Jerky Cocoa solids
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
15%
Cocoa solids
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
Jerky
339%
Cocoa solids

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids contains less Sodium (difference - 2060mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.78g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is relatively richer in minerals
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. Cocoa solids - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169593/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.