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Jerky vs. French fries — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between jerky and french fries

  • Jerky has more zinc, iron, vitamin B12, phosphorus, folate, and selenium; however, french fries are richer in vitamin B6.
  • Jerky covers your daily sodium needs 81% more than french fries.
  • French fries contain less cholesterol.
  • French fries have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of french fries is 70, while the glycemic index of jerky is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed and Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil.

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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
6
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 25% 5.4% 51% 30% 41% 14% 54% 27% 32% 4.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +45.7%
Contains more IronIron +569.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +83.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +1522%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +225.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1088.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +122.5%
~equal in Calcium ~18mg
~equal in Potassium ~579mg

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
5
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 16% 0% 33% 0% 43% 9% 56% 35% 86% 0% 28% 23% 20%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +264.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +346.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +196.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +240.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +10.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +73.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +255.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +107.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +387%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jerky
3
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% 15% 41% 39% 2%
Protein: 3.43 g
Fats: 14.73 g
Carbs: 41.44 g
Water: 38.55 g
Other: 1.85 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +867.9%
Contains more FatsFats +73.8%
Contains more OtherOther +269.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +276.7%
Contains more WaterWater +65%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
17% 44% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.336 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.398 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +89.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -78.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +433.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jerky French fries DV% diff.
Sodium 2081mg 210mg 81%
Zinc 8.11mg 0.5mg 69%
Protein 33.2g 3.43g 60%
Iron 5.42mg 0.81mg 58%
Vitamin B12 0.99µg 0µg 41%
Phosphorus 407mg 125mg 40%
Saturated fat 10.85g 2.336g 39%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.011g 5.398g 29%
Folate 134µg 30µg 26%
Selenium 10.7µg 0.9µg 18%
Fats 25.6g 14.73g 17%
Cholesterol 48mg 0mg 16%
Vitamin B6 0.179mg 0.372mg 15%
Choline 109.1mg 36.8mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 11.305g 5.969g 13%
Copper 0.227mg 0.124mg 11%
Carbs 11g 41.44g 10%
Vitamin B5 0.163mg 0.58mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 0.039mg 8%
Vitamin E 0.49mg 1.67mg 8%
Fiber 1.8g 3.8g 8%
Vitamin B3 1.732mg 3.004mg 8%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 11.2µg 7%
Manganese 0.111mg 0.247mg 6%
Calories 410kcal 312kcal 5%
Vitamin C 0mg 4.7mg 5%
Magnesium 51mg 35mg 4%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0.17mg 1%
Potassium 597mg 579mg 1%
Vitamin D 11IU 0IU 1%
Net carbs 9.2g 37.64g N/A
Calcium 20mg 18mg 0%
Sugar 9g 0.3g N/A
Trans fat 0.06g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.407g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.029g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.898g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Jerky French fries
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
27%
French fries
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
Jerky
28%
French fries

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 - 70)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
French fries
French fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French fries
French fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
French fries
French fries contains less Sodium (difference - 1871mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
French fries
French fries is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.514g)
Which food is cheaper?
French fries
French fries is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. French fries - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170698/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.