Jerky vs. Croissant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between jerky and croissant
- Jerky has more zinc, phosphorus, iron, vitamin B1,2, copper, and potassium, while croissant has more selenium, vitamin B1, and vitamin A.
- Jerky's daily need coverage for sodium is 70% higher.
- Croissant contains 11 times less zinc than jerky. Jerky contains 8.11mg of zinc, while croissant contains 0.75mg.
- The amount of sodium in croissant is lower.
- Jerky has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of jerky is 0, while the glycemic index of croissant is 56.
The food types used in this comparison are Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed and Croissants, butter.
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +218.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +405.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +167% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +183.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +981.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +287.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +85% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -77.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +197.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +112.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +208.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +518.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +27.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +52.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +181.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +71.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +151.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +69.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +26.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +428.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +304.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +21.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +280% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +316.4% |
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Water
~23.2g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +104.6% |
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Saturated fat
~11.659g
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Polyunsaturated fat
~1.094g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 2081mg | 467mg | 70% |
| Zinc | 8.11mg | 0.75mg | 67% |
| Protein | 33.2g | 8.2g | 50% |
| Phosphorus | 407mg | 105mg | 43% |
| Iron | 5.42mg | 2.03mg | 42% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.99µg | 0.16µg | 35% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 206µg | 23% |
| Selenium | 10.7µg | 22.7µg | 22% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.154mg | 0.388mg | 20% |
| Copper | 0.227mg | 0.08mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 597mg | 118mg | 14% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 11.305g | 5.525g | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.163mg | 0.861mg | 14% |
| Choline | 109.1mg | 38.8mg | 13% |
| Folate | 134µg | 88µg | 12% |
| Carbs | 11g | 45.8g | 12% |
| Manganese | 0.111mg | 0.33mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.179mg | 0.058mg | 9% |
| Magnesium | 51mg | 16mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.142mg | 0.241mg | 8% |
| Fats | 25.6g | 21g | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 48mg | 67mg | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 10.85g | 11.659g | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.732mg | 2.188mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 2.6g | 3% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 37mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.3µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.49mg | 0.84mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.011g | 1.094g | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 11IU | 0IU | 1% |
| Calories | 410kcal | 406kcal | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 9.2g | 43.2g | N/A |
| Sugar | 9g | 11.26g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 1.8µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.099mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.284mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.365mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.623mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.329mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.175mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.416mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.41mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.187mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.002g | N/A |
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jerky is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jerky is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.26g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Jerky is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.809g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Jerky is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Croissant contains less Sodium (difference - 1614mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Croissant 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.