Jerky vs. Fish sticks — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Jerky and Fish sticks different?
- Jerky is higher in Zinc, Iron, Phosphorus, Folate, Copper, Potassium, and Choline, however, Fish sticks are richer in Vitamin E.
- Daily need coverage for Sodium from Jerky is 73% higher.
- Jerky contains 19 times more Zinc than Fish sticks. While Jerky contains 8.11mg of Zinc, Fish sticks contain only 0.42mg.
- Fish sticks have less Sodium.
Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed and Fish, fish sticks, frozen, prepared 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +104% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +25% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +222.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +545.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +284.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1831% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +113.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -80.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +64% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +46.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +26.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +22.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +12.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +129.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +458.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +154.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1304.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +66.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +104.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
33.2 g
Fats:
25.6 g
Carbs:
11 g
Water:
23.36 g
Other:
6.84 g
Protein:
11.01 g
Fats:
16.23 g
Carbs:
21.66 g
Water:
49.5 g
Other:
1.6 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +201.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +57.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +327.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +96.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +111.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
10.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.011 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
3.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
3.193 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
7.824 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +254.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -65.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +673.9% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 410kcal | 277kcal |
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| Protein | 33.2g | 11.01g |
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| Fats | 25.6g | 16.23g |
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| Net carbs | 9.2g | 20.16g |
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| Carbs | 11g | 21.66g |
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| Cholesterol | 48mg | 28mg |
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| Vitamin D | 11IU | 1IU |
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| Magnesium | 51mg | 25mg |
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| Calcium | 20mg | 16mg |
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| Potassium | 597mg | 185mg |
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| Iron | 5.42mg | 0.84mg |
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| Sugar | 9g | 1.65g |
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| Fiber | 1.8g | 1.5g |
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| Copper | 0.227mg | 0.059mg |
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| Zinc | 8.11mg | 0.42mg |
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| Starch | 20.46g |
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| Phosphorus | 407mg | 191mg |
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| Sodium | 2081mg | 402mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 18IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 4µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.49mg | 6.88mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.3µg | 0µg |
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| Manganese | 0.111mg | 0.182mg |
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| Selenium | 10.7µg | 15.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.154mg | 0.122mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.142mg | 0.116mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.732mg | 1.536mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.163mg | 0.272mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.179mg | 0.078mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.99µg | 0.96µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 4.7µg |
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| Folate | 134µg | 24µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.124g |
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| Choline | 109.1mg | 42.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 10.85g | 3.733g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 11.305g | 3.193g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.011g | 7.824g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.122mg |
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| Threonine | 0.372mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.429mg |
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| Leucine | 0.852mg |
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| Lysine | 0.795mg |
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| Methionine | 0.296mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.47mg |
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| Valine | 0.5mg |
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| Histidine | 0.23mg |
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| Fructose | 0.1g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.05g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.088g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.236g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.004g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.011g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.003g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 7.289g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
36%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
35%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Jerky is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Jerky is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fish sticks is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fish sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.35g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fish sticks contains less Sodium (difference - 1679mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fish sticks is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.117g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fish sticks is cheaper (difference - $4)