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Jerky vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Jerky and Mackerel different?

  • Jerky is higher in Zinc, Iron, and Folate, however, Mackerel is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Mackerel is 750% higher.
  • Jerky contains 67 times more Folate than Mackerel. While Jerky contains 134µg of Folate, Mackerel contains only 2µg.
  • Mackerel has less Sodium.

Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed and Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat are the varieties used 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
7
:
3
Mackerel
Mackerel
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Iron +245.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +46.4%
Contains more Potassium +48.9%
Contains more Zinc +762.8%
Contains more Copper +141.5%
Contains more Manganese +455%
Contains more Magnesium +90.2%
Contains less Sodium -96%
Contains more Selenium +382.2%
Jerky
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 204% 37% 175% 53% 272% 222% 76% 15% 59%
Mackerel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 59% 70% 120% 36% 11% 26% 32% 3% 282%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Iron +245.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +46.4%
Contains more Potassium +48.9%
Contains more Zinc +762.8%
Contains more Copper +141.5%
Contains more Manganese +455%
Contains more Magnesium +90.2%
Contains less Sodium -96%
Contains more Selenium +382.2%

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
4
:
8
Mackerel
Mackerel
Contains more Folate +6600%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +190.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +295.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +507.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +157%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1819.2%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.159
Jerky
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%
Mackerel
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 0% 0% 2% 40% 96% 129% 60% 107% 2% 2375% 0%
Contains more Folate +6600%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +190.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +295.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +507.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +157%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1819.2%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.159

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jerky
Jerky
4
:
1
Mackerel
Mackerel
Contains more Protein +39.2%
Contains more Fats +43.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +34.9%
Contains more Water +128%
Jerky
33% 26% 11% 23% 7%
Protein: 33.2 g
Fats: 25.6 g
Carbs: 11 g
Water: 23.36 g
Other: 6.84 g
Mackerel
24% 18% 53% 5%
Protein: 23.85 g
Fats: 17.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.27 g
Other: 5.07 g
Contains more Protein +39.2%
Contains more Fats +43.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +34.9%
Contains more Water +128%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jerky
Jerky
1
:
2
Mackerel
Mackerel
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +61.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -61.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +325.3%
Jerky
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 10.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.011 g
Mackerel
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: 4.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.3 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +61.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -61.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +325.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jerky Mackerel Opinion
Net carbs 9.2g 0g Jerky
Protein 33.2g 23.85g Jerky
Fats 25.6g 17.81g Jerky
Carbs 11g 0g Jerky
Calories 410kcal 262kcal Jerky
Sugar 9g Mackerel
Fiber 1.8g 0g Jerky
Calcium 20mg 15mg Jerky
Iron 5.42mg 1.57mg Jerky
Magnesium 51mg 97mg Mackerel
Phosphorus 407mg 278mg Jerky
Potassium 597mg 401mg Jerky
Sodium 2081mg 83mg Mackerel
Zinc 8.11mg 0.94mg Jerky
Copper 0.227mg 0.094mg Jerky
Manganese 0.111mg 0.02mg Jerky
Selenium 10.7µg 51.6µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 0IU 180IU Mackerel
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 54µg Mackerel
Vitamin E 0.49mg Jerky
Vitamin D 11IU Jerky
Vitamin D 0.3µg Jerky
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0.159mg Mackerel
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 0.412mg Mackerel
Vitamin B3 1.732mg 6.85mg Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.163mg 0.99mg Mackerel
Vitamin B6 0.179mg 0.46mg Mackerel
Folate 134µg 2µg Jerky
Vitamin B12 0.99µg 19µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 2.3µg Jerky
Tryptophan 0.267mg Mackerel
Threonine 1.045mg Mackerel
Isoleucine 1.099mg Mackerel
Leucine 1.938mg Mackerel
Lysine 2.19mg Mackerel
Methionine 0.706mg Mackerel
Phenylalanine 0.931mg Mackerel
Valine 1.228mg Mackerel
Histidine 0.702mg Mackerel
Cholesterol 48mg 75mg Jerky
Saturated Fat 10.85g 4.176g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.699g Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.504g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.106g Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 11.305g 7.006g Jerky
Polyunsaturated fat 1.011g 4.3g Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Jerky Mackerel
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
34%
Jerky
235%
Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
Jerky
64%
Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mackerel
Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 1998mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.674g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Jerky
Jerky is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Jerky
Jerky is relatively richer in minerals
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. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175120/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.