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Jerky vs. Danish pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between jerky and danish pastry?

  • Jerky is higher in zinc, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B12, folate, choline, and copper, yet danish pastry is higher in selenium.
  • Jerky's daily need coverage for sodium is 72% more.
  • Jerky has 12 times more zinc than danish pastry. While jerky has 8.11mg of zinc, danish pastry has only 0.7mg.
  • The amount of sodium in danish pastry is lower.
  • The glycemic index of jerky is lower.

We used Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed and Danish pastry, cheese types in this article.

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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 11% 11% 8.6% 68% 30% 19% 46% 54% 46% 103%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +240%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +509.2%
Contains more IronIron +201.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +155.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +1058.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +276.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +75%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +216.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +76.6%

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% 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 0.33% 12% 7% 0% 48% 60% 38% 18% 9.2% 25% 17% 45% 11%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +40%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +347.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +395%
Contains more FolateFolate +123.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +442.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +23.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +83.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +15.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +86.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +200%

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
8% 22% 37% 31%
Protein: 8 g
Fats: 21.9 g
Carbs: 37.2 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +315%
Contains more FatsFats +16.9%
Contains more OtherOther +356%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +238.2%
Contains more WaterWater +34.4%

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
33% 55% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.794 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.313 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.575 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -37.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +154.7%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~11.313g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Jerky Danish pastry
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 Danish pastry DV% diff.
Sodium 2081mg 417mg 72%
Zinc 8.11mg 0.7mg 67%
Protein 33.2g 8g 50%
Iron 5.42mg 1.8mg 45%
Phosphorus 407mg 108mg 43%
Vitamin B12 0.99µg 0.2µg 33%
Folate 134µg 60µg 19%
Saturated fat 10.85g 6.794g 18%
Choline 109.1mg 20.1mg 16%
Selenium 10.7µg 18.9µg 15%
Potassium 597mg 98mg 15%
Copper 0.227mg 0.089mg 15%
Vitamin B6 0.179mg 0.04mg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.011g 2.575g 10%
Manganese 0.111mg 0.351mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 0.26mg 9%
Magnesium 51mg 15mg 9%
Carbs 11g 37.2g 9%
Cholesterol 48mg 23mg 8%
Fats 25.6g 21.9g 6%
Vitamin A 0µg 35µg 4%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 6.9µg 4%
Fiber 1.8g 1g 3%
Vitamin B5 0.163mg 0.304mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0.19mg 3%
Calories 410kcal 374kcal 2%
Vitamin B3 1.732mg 2mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg 2%
Calcium 20mg 35mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.49mg 0.35mg 1%
Vitamin D 11IU 2IU 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 9.2g 36.2g N/A
Sugar 9g 6.95g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 11.305g 11.313g 0%
Tryptophan 0.089mg 0%
Threonine 0.293mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.371mg 0%
Leucine 0.644mg 0%
Lysine 0.43mg 0%
Methionine 0.174mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 0%
Valine 0.412mg 0%
Histidine 0.205mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Jerky Danish pastry
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
22%
Danish pastry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
Jerky
40%
Danish pastry

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 - 50)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.05g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 1664mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.056g)
Which food is cheaper?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry 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. Danish pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172754/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.