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Jerky vs. Fruitcake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between jerky and fruitcake

  • Jerky has more zinc, phosphorus, iron, vitamin B12, folate, copper, choline, and selenium than fruitcake.
  • Jerky's daily need coverage for sodium is 86% more.
  • Jerky contains 99 times more vitamin B12 than fruitcake. Jerky contains 0.99µg of vitamin B12, while fruitcake contains 0.01µg.
  • Fruitcake contains less sodium.
  • Fruitcake has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of fruitcake is 53, while the glycemic index of jerky is 0.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed and Cake, fruitcake, commercially prepared.

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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
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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 11% 9.9% 14% 78% 17% 7.4% 22% 13% 29% 11%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +218.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +290.2%
Contains more IronIron +161.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +354%
Contains more ZincZinc +2903.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +682.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +435%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +65%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +98.2%

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
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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 1.7% 2.3% 18% 0% 13% 23% 15% 14% 11% 1.3% 3.8% 15% 4.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +208%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +43.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +119%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +289.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +9800%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +53.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +570%
Contains more CholineCholine +1125.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +83.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +38.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jerky
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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% 9% 62% 25%
Protein: 2.9 g
Fats: 9.1 g
Carbs: 61.6 g
Water: 25.3 g
Other: 1.1 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1044.8%
Contains more FatsFats +181.3%
Contains more OtherOther +521.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +460%
~equal in Water ~25.3g

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
12% 49% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.048 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.323 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +169.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -90.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +228.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jerky Fruitcake DV% diff.
Sodium 2081mg 101mg 86%
Zinc 8.11mg 0.27mg 71%
Protein 33.2g 2.9g 61%
Phosphorus 407mg 52mg 51%
Saturated fat 10.85g 1.048g 45%
Iron 5.42mg 2.07mg 42%
Vitamin B12 0.99µg 0.01µg 41%
Folate 134µg 20µg 29%
Fats 25.6g 9.1g 25%
Copper 0.227mg 0.05mg 20%
Choline 109.1mg 8.9mg 18%
Monounsaturated fat 11.305g 4.2g 18%
Carbs 11g 61.6g 17%
Selenium 10.7µg 2µg 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.011g 3.323g 15%
Cholesterol 48mg 5mg 14%
Potassium 597mg 153mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.179mg 0.046mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0.05mg 9%
Fiber 1.8g 3.7g 8%
Magnesium 51mg 16mg 8%
Vitamin B3 1.732mg 0.791mg 6%
Manganese 0.111mg 0.22mg 5%
Calories 410kcal 324kcal 4%
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 0.099mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.49mg 0.9mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg 2%
Calcium 20mg 33mg 1%
Vitamin D 11IU 0IU 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg 1%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 1.5µg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 7µg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.163mg 0.226mg 1%
Net carbs 9.2g 57.9g N/A
Sugar 9g 27.42g N/A
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0%
Threonine 0.102mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.121mg 0%
Leucine 0.206mg 0%
Lysine 0.121mg 0%
Methionine 0.059mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.14mg 0%
Valine 0.144mg 0%
Histidine 0.071mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Jerky Fruitcake
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
9%
Fruitcake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
Jerky
21%
Fruitcake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.42g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Jerky
Jerky is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Jerky
Jerky is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake contains less Sodium (difference - 1980mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.802g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is cheaper (difference - $4)

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. Fruitcake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174939/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.