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Jerky vs. Edible mushroom — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between jerky and edible mushroom

  • Jerky has more zinc, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B12, folate, and choline; however, edible mushroom is richer in vitamin B5 and vitamin B2.
  • Jerky's daily need coverage for sodium is 90% more.
  • Jerky contains 217 times more saturated fat than edible mushroom. Jerky contains 10.85g of saturated fat, while edible mushroom contains 0.05g.
  • Edible mushroom contains less sodium.
  • Edible mushroom has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of edible mushroom is 32, while the glycemic index of jerky is 0.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed and Mushrooms, white, 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
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 6.4% 0.9% 28% 19% 106% 14% 37% 0.65% 6.1% 51%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +466.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +566.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +87.7%
Contains more IronIron +984%
Contains more ZincZinc +1459.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +373.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +136.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +15.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +40.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.8%

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
8
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 7% 0% 0.2% 3% 20% 93% 68% 90% 24% 5% 0% 13% 9.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +4800%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +90.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +72.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2375%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +688.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +530.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +183.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +108.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +818.4%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg

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
3% 3% 92%
Protein: 3.09 g
Fats: 0.34 g
Carbs: 3.26 g
Water: 92.45 g
Other: 0.86 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +974.4%
Contains more FatsFats +7429.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +237.4%
Contains more OtherOther +695.3%
Contains more WaterWater +295.8%

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
24% 76%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.05 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.16 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +531.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Jerky Edible mushroom
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index 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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jerky Edible mushroom DV% diff.
Sodium 2081mg 5mg 90%
Zinc 8.11mg 0.52mg 69%
Iron 5.42mg 0.5mg 62%
Protein 33.2g 3.09g 60%
Saturated fat 10.85g 0.05g 49%
Phosphorus 407mg 86mg 46%
Vitamin B12 0.99µg 0.04µg 40%
Fats 25.6g 0.34g 39%
Folate 134µg 17µg 29%
Monounsaturated fat 11.305g 0g 28%
Vitamin B5 0.163mg 1.497mg 27%
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 0.402mg 20%
Calories 410kcal 22kcal 19%
Choline 109.1mg 17.3mg 17%
Cholesterol 48mg 0mg 16%
Vitamin B3 1.732mg 3.607mg 12%
Copper 0.227mg 0.318mg 10%
Magnesium 51mg 9mg 10%
Potassium 597mg 318mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.179mg 0.104mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.011g 0.16g 6%
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0.081mg 6%
Selenium 10.7µg 9.3µg 3%
Manganese 0.111mg 0.047mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.49mg 0.01mg 3%
Fiber 1.8g 1g 3%
Carbs 11g 3.26g 3%
Calcium 20mg 3mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 2.1mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin D 11IU 7IU 1%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0.2µg 1%
Net carbs 9.2g 2.26g N/A
Sugar 9g 1.98g N/A
Tryptophan 0.035mg 0%
Threonine 0.107mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.076mg 0%
Leucine 0.12mg 0%
Lysine 0.107mg 0%
Methionine 0.031mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.085mg 0%
Valine 0.232mg 0%
Histidine 0.057mg 0%
Fructose 0.17g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Jerky Edible mushroom
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
26%
Edible mushroom
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
Jerky
27%
Edible mushroom

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 - 32)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Jerky
Jerky is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.02g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom contains less Sodium (difference - 2076mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.8g)
Which food is cheaper?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is cheaper (difference - $3)

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. Edible mushroom - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169251/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.