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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.

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.
Contains more Iron +201.1%
Contains more Magnesium +240%
Contains more Phosphorus +276.9%
Contains more Potassium +509.2%
Contains more Zinc +1058.6%
Contains more Copper +155.1%
Contains more Calcium +75%
Contains less Sodium -80%
Contains more Manganese +216.2%
Contains more Selenium +76.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 204% 37% 175% 53% 272% 222% 76% 15% 59%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 68% 11% 47% 9% 55% 20% 30% 46% 104%
Contains more Iron +201.1%
Contains more Magnesium +240%
Contains more Phosphorus +276.9%
Contains more Potassium +509.2%
Contains more Zinc +1058.6%
Contains more Copper +155.1%
Contains more Calcium +75%
Contains less Sodium -80%
Contains more Manganese +216.2%
Contains more Selenium +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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Contains more Vitamin E +40%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +347.5%
Contains more Folate +123.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +395%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +23.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +83.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +15.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +86.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +200%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 10% 9% 0% 39% 33% 33% 10% 42% 101% 124% 6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 7% 0% 1% 48% 60% 38% 19% 10% 45% 25% 18%
Contains more Vitamin E +40%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +347.5%
Contains more Folate +123.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +395%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +23.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +83.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +15.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +86.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +200%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +315%
Contains more Fats +16.9%
Contains more Other +356%
Contains more Carbs +238.2%
Contains more Water +34.4%
33% 26% 11% 23% 7%
Protein: 33.2 g
Fats: 25.6 g
Carbs: 11 g
Water: 23.36 g
Other: 6.84 g
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 Protein +315%
Contains more Fats +16.9%
Contains more Other +356%
Contains more Carbs +238.2%
Contains more Water +34.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -37.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +154.7%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 11.313
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 10.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.011 g
33% 55% 12%
Saturated Fat: 6.794 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.313 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.575 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -37.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +154.7%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 11.313

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 Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jerky Danish pastry Opinion
Net carbs 9.2g 36.2g Danish pastry
Protein 33.2g 8g Jerky
Fats 25.6g 21.9g Jerky
Carbs 11g 37.2g Danish pastry
Calories 410kcal 374kcal Jerky
Sugar 9g 6.95g Danish pastry
Fiber 1.8g 1g Jerky
Calcium 20mg 35mg Danish pastry
Iron 5.42mg 1.8mg Jerky
Magnesium 51mg 15mg Jerky
Phosphorus 407mg 108mg Jerky
Potassium 597mg 98mg Jerky
Sodium 2081mg 417mg Danish pastry
Zinc 8.11mg 0.7mg Jerky
Copper 0.227mg 0.089mg Jerky
Manganese 0.111mg 0.351mg Danish pastry
Selenium 10.7µg 18.9µg Danish pastry
Vitamin A 0IU 128IU Danish pastry
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 35µg Danish pastry
Vitamin E 0.49mg 0.35mg Jerky
Vitamin D 11IU 2IU Jerky
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg Jerky
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0.19mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 0.26mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B3 1.732mg 2mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B5 0.163mg 0.304mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B6 0.179mg 0.04mg Jerky
Folate 134µg 60µg Jerky
Vitamin B12 0.99µg 0.2µg Jerky
Vitamin K 2.3µg 6.9µg Danish pastry
Tryptophan 0.089mg Danish pastry
Threonine 0.293mg Danish pastry
Isoleucine 0.371mg Danish pastry
Leucine 0.644mg Danish pastry
Lysine 0.43mg Danish pastry
Methionine 0.174mg Danish pastry
Phenylalanine 0.402mg Danish pastry
Valine 0.412mg Danish pastry
Histidine 0.205mg Danish pastry
Cholesterol 48mg 23mg Danish pastry
Saturated Fat 10.85g 6.794g Danish pastry
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Danish pastry
Monounsaturated Fat 11.305g 11.313g Danish pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 1.011g 2.575g Danish pastry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Jerky Danish pastry
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
34%
Jerky
23%
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 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 Cholesterol?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
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.