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Jerky vs. Plum — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between jerky and plums

  • Plums contain less zinc, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B12, folate, choline, selenium, and copper than jerky.
  • Jerky's daily need coverage for sodium is 90% higher.
  • The amount of sodium in plums is lower.
  • Jerky has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of jerky is 0, while the glycemic index of plums is 53.

The food types used in this comparison are Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed and Plums, raw.

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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
9
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%
Plum
1
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5% 1.8% 14% 6.4% 19% 2.7% 6.9% 0% 6.8% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +628.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +233.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +280.3%
Contains more IronIron +3088.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +298.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +8010%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2443.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +113.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%

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
10
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%
Plum
3
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 32% 5.7% 5.2% 0% 7% 6% 7.8% 8.1% 6.7% 0% 16% 3.8% 1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +88.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +450%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +446.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +315.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +20.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +517.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +2580%
Contains more CholineCholine +5642.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +178.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jerky
3
33% 26% 11% 23% 7%
Protein: 33.2 g
Fats: 25.6 g
Carbs: 11 g
Water: 23.36 g
Other: 6.84 g
Plum
2
11% 87%
Protein: 0.7 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 11.42 g
Water: 87.23 g
Other: 0.37 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +4642.9%
Contains more FatsFats +9042.9%
Contains more OtherOther +1748.6%
Contains more WaterWater +273.4%
~equal in Carbs ~11.42g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jerky
2
47% 49% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.85 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.011 g
Plum
1
9% 69% 23%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.017 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.044 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +8336.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2197.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jerky Plum DV% diff.
Sodium 2081mg 0mg 90%
Zinc 8.11mg 0.1mg 73%
Iron 5.42mg 0.17mg 66%
Protein 33.2g 0.7g 65%
Phosphorus 407mg 16mg 56%
Saturated fat 10.85g 0.017g 49%
Vitamin B12 0.99µg 0µg 41%
Fats 25.6g 0.28g 39%
Folate 134µg 5µg 32%
Monounsaturated fat 11.305g 0.134g 28%
Selenium 10.7µg 0µg 19%
Copper 0.227mg 0.057mg 19%
Choline 109.1mg 1.9mg 19%
Calories 410kcal 46kcal 18%
Cholesterol 48mg 0mg 16%
Potassium 597mg 157mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.179mg 0.029mg 12%
Vitamin C 0mg 9.5mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0.028mg 11%
Magnesium 51mg 7mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 0.026mg 9%
Vitamin B3 1.732mg 0.417mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.011g 0.044g 6%
Fructose 3.07g 4%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 6.4µg 3%
Manganese 0.111mg 0.052mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.49mg 0.26mg 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 17µg 2%
Fiber 1.8g 1.4g 2%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin D 11IU 0IU 1%
Calcium 20mg 6mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.163mg 0.135mg 1%
Carbs 11g 11.42g 0%
Net carbs 9.2g 10.02g N/A
Sugar 9g 9.92g N/A
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0%
Threonine 0.01mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.014mg 0%
Leucine 0.015mg 0%
Lysine 0.016mg 0%
Methionine 0.008mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.014mg 0%
Valine 0.016mg 0%
Histidine 0.009mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Jerky Plum
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
8%
Plum
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
Jerky
6%
Plum

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Plum
Plum is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Plum
Plum contains less Sodium (difference - 2081mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Plum
Plum is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.833g)
Which food is cheaper?
Plum
Plum is cheaper (difference - $3.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.92g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
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

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. Plum - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169949/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.