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Jerky vs. Drumstick tree — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between jerky and drumstick tree

  • Jerky has more zinc, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B12, folate, and selenium; however, drumstick tree is richer in vitamin C.
  • Drumstick tree's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 157% more.
  • Drumstick tree contains less cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed and Drumstick pods, raw.

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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
7
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 32% 9% 41% 14% 28% 12% 21% 5.5% 34% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +13.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +29.5%
Contains more IronIron +1405.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +170.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +1702.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +714%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1428.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +50%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +133.3%

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
10
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 470% 1.3% 0% 0% 13% 17% 12% 48% 28% 0% 0% 33% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +190.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +91.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +179.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +49.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +204.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +387.1%

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
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 2.1 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 8.53 g
Water: 88.2 g
Other: 0.97 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1481%
Contains more FatsFats +12700%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +29%
Contains more OtherOther +605.2%
Contains more WaterWater +277.6%

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
24% 74% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.033 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.102 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.003 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +10983.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +33600%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jerky Drumstick tree DV% diff.
Vitamin C 0mg 141mg 157%
Sodium 2081mg 42mg 89%
Zinc 8.11mg 0.45mg 70%
Iron 5.42mg 0.36mg 63%
Protein 33.2g 2.1g 62%
Phosphorus 407mg 50mg 51%
Saturated fat 10.85g 0.033g 49%
Vitamin B12 0.99µg 0µg 41%
Fats 25.6g 0.2g 39%
Monounsaturated fat 11.305g 0.102g 28%
Folate 134µg 44µg 23%
Choline 109.1mg 20%
Calories 410kcal 37kcal 19%
Selenium 10.7µg 0.7µg 18%
Cholesterol 48mg 0mg 16%
Copper 0.227mg 0.084mg 16%
Vitamin B5 0.163mg 0.794mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0.053mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.011g 0.003g 7%
Vitamin B3 1.732mg 0.62mg 7%
Fiber 1.8g 3.2g 6%
Manganese 0.111mg 0.259mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.179mg 0.12mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 0.074mg 5%
Potassium 597mg 461mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.49mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 2%
Calcium 20mg 30mg 1%
Magnesium 51mg 45mg 1%
Vitamin D 11IU 0IU 1%
Carbs 11g 8.53g 1%
Net carbs 9.2g 5.33g N/A
Sugar 9g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 4µg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Jerky Drumstick tree
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
48%
Drumstick tree
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
Jerky
20%
Drumstick tree

Comparison summary

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?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in Sugar (difference - 9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree contains less Sodium (difference - 2039mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.817g)
Which food is cheaper?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

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. Drumstick tree - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170483/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.