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Jerky vs. Dulce de Leche — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between jerky and dulce de Leche?

  • Jerky is higher in zinc, iron, folate, phosphorus, vitamin B12, and copper, yet dulce de Leche is higher in calcium and vitamin B2.
  • Jerky's daily need coverage for sodium is 85% more.
  • Jerky has 57 times more copper than dulce de Leche. While jerky has 0.227mg of copper, dulce de Leche has only 0.004mg.
  • The amount of sodium in dulce de Leche is lower.
  • The glycemic index of jerky is lower.

We used Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed and Dulce de Leche 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
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 16% 75% 31% 6.4% 1.3% 22% 83% 17% 0.26% 15%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +131.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +70.6%
Contains more IronIron +3088.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +5575%
Contains more ZincZinc +926.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +110.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +5450%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +296.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1155%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.8%

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
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 8.7% 25% 4% 3% 4% 93% 3.9% 50% 3.7% 39% 3.3% 8.3% 49%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +145%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +862.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +724.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1018.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +219.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +76.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +1118.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +22.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +185.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +412.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jerky
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% 7% 55% 29% 2%
Protein: 6.84 g
Fats: 7.35 g
Carbs: 55.35 g
Water: 28.71 g
Other: 1.75 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +385.4%
Contains more FatsFats +248.3%
Contains more OtherOther +290.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +403.2%
Contains more WaterWater +22.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jerky
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
64% 30% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.534 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.143 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.375 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +427.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +169.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -58.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jerky Dulce de Leche DV% diff.
Sodium 2081mg 129mg 85%
Zinc 8.11mg 0.79mg 67%
Iron 5.42mg 0.17mg 66%
Protein 33.2g 6.84g 53%
Folate 134µg 11µg 31%
Phosphorus 407mg 193mg 31%
Saturated fat 10.85g 4.534g 29%
Vitamin B12 0.99µg 0.31µg 28%
Fats 25.6g 7.35g 28%
Copper 0.227mg 0.004mg 25%
Monounsaturated fat 11.305g 2.143g 23%
Calcium 20mg 251mg 23%
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 0.405mg 20%
Selenium 10.7µg 2.7µg 15%
Carbs 11g 55.35g 15%
Vitamin B5 0.163mg 0.835mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.179mg 0.016mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0.016mg 12%
Vitamin B3 1.732mg 0.21mg 10%
Vitamin A 0µg 74µg 8%
Fiber 1.8g 0g 7%
Potassium 597mg 350mg 7%
Magnesium 51mg 22mg 7%
Cholesterol 48mg 29mg 6%
Calories 410kcal 315kcal 5%
Manganese 0.111mg 0.002mg 5%
Choline 109.1mg 89.1mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.011g 0.375g 4%
Vitamin C 0mg 2.6mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.49mg 0.2mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 1.3µg 1%
Vitamin D 11IU 6IU 1%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0.2µg 1%
Net carbs 9.2g 55.35g N/A
Sugar 9g 49.74g N/A
Trans fat 0.364g N/A
Fructose 0.32g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.05g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.009g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.131g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Jerky Dulce de Leche
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
23%
Dulce de Leche
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
Jerky
27%
Dulce de Leche

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in Sugar (difference - 40.74g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
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?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche contains less Sodium (difference - 1952mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.316g)
Which food is cheaper?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is cheaper (difference - $1)

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. Dulce de Leche - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173461/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.