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Jerky vs. Fortune cookie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between jerky and fortune cookie

  • The amount of zinc, phosphorus, iron, vitamin B12, choline, copper, folate, and potassium in jerky is higher than in fortune cookie.
  • Jerky covers your daily need for sodium, 89% more than fortune cookie.
  • Jerky contains 99 times more vitamin B12 than fortune cookie. While jerky contains 0.99µg of vitamin B12, fortune cookie contains only 0.01µg.
  • The amount of sodium in fortune cookie is lower.
  • Jerky has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of jerky is 0, while the glycemic index of fortune cookie is 77.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed and Cookies, fortune.

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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
8
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 5% 3.6% 3.6% 54% 20% 4.6% 15% 4% 25% 16%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +628.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +66.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1356.1%
Contains more IronIron +276.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +278.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +4670.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1062.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +269%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +71.2%

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
7
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% 0.33% 0.6% 0% 46% 30% 35% 18% 3% 1.3% 2.8% 50% 3.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1533.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1276.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +9800%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +109.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +103%
Contains more CholineCholine +1718.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +82.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.13mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~1.84mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jerky
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
4% 3% 84% 8%
Protein: 4.2 g
Fats: 2.7 g
Carbs: 84 g
Water: 8 g
Other: 1.1 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +690.5%
Contains more FatsFats +848.1%
Contains more WaterWater +192%
Contains more OtherOther +521.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +663.6%

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
27% 54% 19%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.669 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.345 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.466 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +740.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +117%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -93.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jerky Fortune cookie DV% diff.
Sodium 2081mg 31mg 89%
Zinc 8.11mg 0.17mg 72%
Protein 33.2g 4.2g 58%
Phosphorus 407mg 35mg 53%
Iron 5.42mg 1.44mg 50%
Saturated fat 10.85g 0.669g 46%
Vitamin B12 0.99µg 0.01µg 41%
Fats 25.6g 2.7g 35%
Monounsaturated fat 11.305g 1.345g 25%
Carbs 11g 84g 24%
Copper 0.227mg 0.06mg 19%
Choline 109.1mg 6mg 19%
Folate 134µg 66µg 17%
Potassium 597mg 41mg 16%
Cholesterol 48mg 2mg 15%
Selenium 10.7µg 2.9µg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.179mg 0.013mg 13%
Magnesium 51mg 7mg 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.011g 0.466g 4%
Vitamin B5 0.163mg 0.297mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.49mg 0.03mg 3%
Manganese 0.111mg 0.19mg 3%
Calories 410kcal 378kcal 2%
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0.182mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin B3 1.732mg 1.84mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 0.13mg 1%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 1.1µg 1%
Fiber 1.8g 1.6g 1%
Calcium 20mg 12mg 1%
Vitamin D 11IU 0IU 1%
Net carbs 9.2g 82.4g N/A
Sugar 9g 45.42g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.061mg 0%
Threonine 0.123mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.165mg 0%
Leucine 0.295mg 0%
Lysine 0.157mg 0%
Methionine 0.076mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.203mg 0%
Valine 0.192mg 0%
Histidine 0.088mg 0%
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 Fortune 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
15%
Fortune cookie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
Jerky
15%
Fortune cookie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in Sugar (difference - 36.42g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 77)
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 Cholesterol?
Fortune cookie
Fortune cookie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 46mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fortune cookie
Fortune cookie contains less Sodium (difference - 2050mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fortune cookie
Fortune cookie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.181g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fortune cookie
Fortune cookie 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. Fortune cookie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172722/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.