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Jerky vs. Cookie dough — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between jerky and cookie dough

  • Jerky has more zinc, phosphorus, iron, vitamin B12, folate, potassium, and copper; however, cookie dough has more manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for sodium for jerky is 78% higher.
  • Cookie dough has 25 times less vitamin B12 than jerky. Jerky has 0.99µg of vitamin B12, while cookie dough has 0.04µg.
  • Cookie dough is lower in sodium.
  • Cookie dough has a higher glycemic index than jerky.

Food types used in this article are Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed and Cookies, oatmeal, refrigerated dough.

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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
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 20% 9.3% 13% 80% 37% 17% 45% 38% 100% 50%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +82.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +306.1%
Contains more IronIron +153.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +106.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +1167.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +291.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +17.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +55%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +589.2%

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
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% 1.3% 0% 0% 59% 34% 35% 22% 9.5% 5% 0% 26% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +336.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2375%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +282.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +51.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +128.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.148mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~1.865mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jerky
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
5% 19% 59% 15%
Protein: 5.4 g
Fats: 18.9 g
Carbs: 59.1 g
Water: 15.3 g
Other: 1.3 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +514.8%
Contains more FatsFats +35.4%
Contains more WaterWater +52.7%
Contains more OtherOther +426.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +437.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jerky
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
27% 59% 15%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.751 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.531 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.592 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -56.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +156.4%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~10.531g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Jerky Cookie dough
Rich in minerals ok
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 vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jerky Cookie dough DV% diff.
Sodium 2081mg 294mg 78%
Zinc 8.11mg 0.64mg 68%
Protein 33.2g 5.4g 56%
Phosphorus 407mg 104mg 43%
Iron 5.42mg 2.14mg 41%
Vitamin B12 0.99µg 0.04µg 40%
Manganese 0.111mg 0.765mg 28%
Saturated fat 10.85g 4.751g 28%
Folate 134µg 35µg 25%
Choline 109.1mg 20%
Carbs 11g 59.1g 16%
Potassium 597mg 147mg 13%
Copper 0.227mg 0.11mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.179mg 0.041mg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.011g 2.592g 11%
Fats 25.6g 18.9g 10%
Cholesterol 48mg 24mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0.234mg 7%
Magnesium 51mg 28mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.163mg 0.372mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.49mg 3%
Fiber 1.8g 2.5g 3%
Selenium 10.7µg 9.1µg 3%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 2%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 11.305g 10.531g 2%
Calories 410kcal 424kcal 1%
Vitamin B3 1.732mg 1.865mg 1%
Calcium 20mg 31mg 1%
Vitamin D 11IU 1%
Net carbs 9.2g 56.6g N/A
Sugar 9g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 4µg 0%
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 0.148mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.088mg 0%
Threonine 0.177mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.227mg 0%
Leucine 0.414mg 0%
Lysine 0.257mg 0%
Methionine 0.122mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.278mg 0%
Valine 0.291mg 0%
Histidine 0.125mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Jerky Cookie dough
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%
Cookie dough
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
Jerky
41%
Cookie dough

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Jerky
Jerky is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cookie dough
Cookie dough is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cookie dough
Cookie dough is lower in Sugar (difference - 9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cookie dough
Cookie dough contains less Sodium (difference - 1787mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cookie dough
Cookie dough is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.099g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cookie dough
Cookie dough is cheaper (difference - $4)
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. Cookie dough - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174961/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.