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Jerky vs. French toast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between jerky and french toast

  • Jerky has more zinc, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B12, folate, and copper, while french toast has more selenium.
  • Jerky's daily need coverage for sodium is 70% higher.
  • French toast contains 12 times less zinc than jerky. Jerky contains 8.11mg of zinc, while french toast contains 0.67mg.
  • The amount of sodium in french toast is lower.
  • Jerky has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of jerky is 0, while the glycemic index of french toast is 67.

The food types used in this comparison are Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed and French toast, prepared from recipe, made with low fat (2%) milk.

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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 12% 30% 12% 63% 19% 18% 50% 62% 25% 110%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +345.5%
Contains more IronIron +224.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +291.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +1110.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +247.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +400%
Contains less SodiumSodium -77%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +69.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +87.9%

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
7
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 1% 41% 0% 0% 51% 74% 31% 33% 17% 39% 0% 32% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +141.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +219.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +211.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +32.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +126.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +236.8%
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~1.628mg

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
8% 11% 25% 55% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 10.8 g
Carbs: 25 g
Water: 54.7 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +331.2%
Contains more FatsFats +137%
Contains more OtherOther +280%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +127.3%
Contains more WaterWater +134.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jerky
1
47% 49% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.85 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.011 g
28% 46% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.723 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.524 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.594 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +149.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -74.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +156.6%

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 toast
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals 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 toast DV% diff.
Sodium 2081mg 479mg 70%
Zinc 8.11mg 0.67mg 68%
Protein 33.2g 7.7g 51%
Iron 5.42mg 1.67mg 47%
Phosphorus 407mg 117mg 41%
Saturated fat 10.85g 2.723g 37%
Vitamin B12 0.99µg 0.31µg 28%
Fats 25.6g 10.8g 23%
Cholesterol 48mg 116mg 23%
Folate 134µg 43µg 23%
Choline 109.1mg 20%
Copper 0.227mg 0.058mg 19%
Monounsaturated fat 11.305g 4.524g 17%
Selenium 10.7µg 20.1µg 17%
Vitamin A 0µg 124µg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 0.321mg 14%
Potassium 597mg 134mg 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.011g 2.594g 11%
Calories 410kcal 229kcal 9%
Vitamin B5 0.163mg 0.549mg 8%
Calcium 20mg 100mg 8%
Magnesium 51mg 17mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.179mg 0.074mg 8%
Fiber 1.8g 7%
Carbs 11g 25g 5%
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0.204mg 4%
Manganese 0.111mg 0.188mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.49mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 2%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 2%
Vitamin B3 1.732mg 1.628mg 1%
Vitamin D 11IU 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg 0%
Net carbs 9.2g 25g N/A
Sugar 9g N/A
Tryptophan 0.094mg 0%
Threonine 0.305mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.375mg 0%
Leucine 0.621mg 0%
Lysine 0.413mg 0%
Methionine 0.188mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.389mg 0%
Valine 0.419mg 0%
Histidine 0.179mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.01g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Jerky French toast
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
25%
French toast
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
Jerky
40%
French toast

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 67)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Jerky
Jerky is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French toast
French toast is lower in Sugar (difference - 9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
French toast
French toast contains less Sodium (difference - 1602mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
French toast
French toast is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.127g)
Which food is cheaper?
French toast
French toast 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 toast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174998/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.