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Jerky vs. Cream cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Jerky and Cream cracker

  • Jerky has more Zinc, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, and Potassium, while Cream cracker has more Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin K.
  • Jerky covers your daily need of Zinc 68% more than Cream cracker.
  • Jerky contains 5 times more Potassium than Cream cracker. While Jerky contains 597mg of Potassium, Cream cracker contains only 129mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Cream cracker is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed and Crackers, cream, GAMESA SABROSAS.

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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 18% 7.8% 11% 277% 37% 18% 42% 150% 101% 52%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +104%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +362.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +104.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +1128.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +315.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +12.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +30%
Contains more IronIron +36.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -44.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +600.9%

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% 9% 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% 32% 0% 75% 55% 95% 28% 15% 58% 45% 112% 0%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +175.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +115.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +224.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +93.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +69%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +193.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +183.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +678.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +11.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~IU

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
7% 20% 65% 4% 4%
Protein: 7.01 g
Fats: 20.37 g
Carbs: 64.55 g
Water: 4.45 g
Other: 3.62 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +373.6%
Contains more FatsFats +25.7%
Contains more WaterWater +424.9%
Contains more OtherOther +89%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +486.8%

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
29% 58% 13%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.362 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 10.625 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.45 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -50.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +142.3%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~10.625g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Jerky Cream cracker
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Cream cracker Opinion
Calories 410kcal 484kcal Cream cracker
Protein 33.2g 7.01g Jerky
Fats 25.6g 20.37g Jerky
Net carbs 9.2g 62.15g Cream cracker
Carbs 11g 64.55g Cream cracker
Cholesterol 48mg Cream cracker
Vitamin D 11IU Jerky
Magnesium 51mg 25mg Jerky
Calcium 20mg 26mg Cream cracker
Potassium 597mg 129mg Jerky
Iron 5.42mg 7.38mg Cream cracker
Sugar 9g 9.37g Jerky
Fiber 1.8g 2.4g Cream cracker
Copper 0.227mg 0.111mg Jerky
Zinc 8.11mg 0.66mg Jerky
Starch 51.87g Cream cracker
Phosphorus 407mg 98mg Jerky
Sodium 2081mg 1148mg Cream cracker
Vitamin E 0.49mg 1.59mg Cream cracker
Vitamin D 0.3µg Jerky
Manganese 0.111mg 0.778mg Cream cracker
Selenium 10.7µg 9.5µg Jerky
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0.298mg Cream cracker
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 0.24mg Cream cracker
Vitamin B3 1.732mg 5.08mg Cream cracker
Vitamin B5 0.163mg 0.462mg Cream cracker
Vitamin B6 0.179mg 0.065mg Jerky
Vitamin B12 0.99µg 0.46µg Jerky
Vitamin K 2.3µg 17.9µg Cream cracker
Folate 134µg 149µg Cream cracker
Trans Fat 3.969g Jerky
Choline 109.1mg Jerky
Saturated Fat 10.85g 5.362g Cream cracker
Monounsaturated Fat 11.305g 10.625g Jerky
Polyunsaturated fat 1.011g 2.45g Cream cracker
Fructose 0.95g Cream cracker
Omega-3 - ALA 0.045g Cream cracker
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.542g Cream cracker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Jerky Cream cracker
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
36%
Jerky
40%
Cream cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
Jerky
71%
Cream cracker

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.37g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Jerky
Jerky is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cream cracker
Cream cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream cracker
Cream cracker contains less Sodium (difference - 933mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cream cracker
Cream cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.488g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cream cracker
Cream cracker 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. Cream cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167530/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.