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Jerky vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Jerky and Mackerel

  • Jerky has more Zinc, Iron, Folate, and Phosphorus, however, Mackerel is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Selenium, and Vitamin B6.
  • Mackerel's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 459% more.
  • Jerky contains 9 times more Folate than Mackerel. Jerky contains 134µg of Folate, while Mackerel contains 15µg.
  • Mackerel contains less Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed and Fish, mackerel, salted.

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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
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Contains more Iron +287.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +60.2%
Contains more Potassium +14.8%
Contains less Sodium -53.2%
Contains more Zinc +637.3%
Contains more Copper +127%
Contains more Calcium +230%
Contains more Magnesium +17.6%
Contains more Selenium +586%
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 20% 53% 43% 109% 46% 581% 30% 34% 0% 401%
Contains more Iron +287.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +60.2%
Contains more Potassium +14.8%
Contains less Sodium -53.2%
Contains more Zinc +637.3%
Contains more Copper +127%
Contains more Calcium +230%
Contains more Magnesium +17.6%
Contains more Selenium +586%

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
3
:
Contains more Vitamin B1 +670%
Contains more Folate +793.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +385.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +8300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +90.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +129.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1112.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +239.1%
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 10% 48% 756% 0% 5% 44% 62% 0% 95% 12% 1500% 20%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +670%
Contains more Folate +793.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +385.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +8300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +90.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +129.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1112.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +239.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jerky
3
:
Contains more Protein +79.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +84.1%
Contains more Other +95.9%
Equal in Fats - 25.1
33% 26% 11% 23% 7%
Protein: 33.2 g
Fats: 25.6 g
Carbs: 11 g
Water: 23.36 g
Other: 6.84 g
19% 25% 43% 13%
Protein: 18.5 g
Fats: 25.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 43 g
Other: 13.4 g
Contains more Protein +79.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +84.1%
Contains more Other +95.9%
Equal in Fats - 25.1

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jerky
1
:
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +35.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -34.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +514.2%
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 10.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.011 g
33% 38% 29%
Saturated Fat: 7.148 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.32 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.21 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +35.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -34.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +514.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jerky Mackerel Opinion
Net carbs 9.2g 0g Jerky
Protein 33.2g 18.5g Jerky
Fats 25.6g 25.1g Jerky
Carbs 11g 0g Jerky
Calories 410kcal 305kcal Jerky
Sugar 9g 0g Mackerel
Fiber 1.8g 0g Jerky
Calcium 20mg 66mg Mackerel
Iron 5.42mg 1.4mg Jerky
Magnesium 51mg 60mg Mackerel
Phosphorus 407mg 254mg Jerky
Potassium 597mg 520mg Jerky
Sodium 2081mg 4450mg Jerky
Zinc 8.11mg 1.1mg Jerky
Copper 0.227mg 0.1mg Jerky
Manganese 0.111mg Jerky
Selenium 10.7µg 73.4µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 0IU 157IU Mackerel
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 47µg Mackerel
Vitamin E 0.49mg 2.38mg Mackerel
Vitamin D 11IU 1006IU Mackerel
Vitamin D 0.3µg 25.2µg Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0.02mg Jerky
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 0.19mg Mackerel
Vitamin B3 1.732mg 3.3mg Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.163mg Jerky
Vitamin B6 0.179mg 0.41mg Mackerel
Folate 134µg 15µg Jerky
Vitamin B12 0.99µg 12µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 2.3µg 7.8µg Mackerel
Cholesterol 48mg 95mg Jerky
Saturated Fat 10.85g 7.148g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 2.965g Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 1.619g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.391g Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 11.305g 8.32g Jerky
Polyunsaturated fat 1.011g 6.21g Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
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

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
212%
Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
Jerky
131%
Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 9g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.702g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jerky
Jerky contains less Sodium (difference - 2369mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Jerky
Jerky is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168149/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.