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Jerky vs. Game raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between jerky and game raw?

  • Jerky is richer in zinc, folate, phosphorus, and iron, yet game raw is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, and vitamin B6.
  • Game raw's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 222% higher.
  • Jerky has 41 times more sodium than game raw. Jerky has 2081mg of sodium, while game raw has 51mg.

We used Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed and Game meat, deer, raw types in this comparison.

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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
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 16% 1.5% 28% 128% 84% 57% 87% 6.7% 5.3% 53%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +121.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +300%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +87.7%
Contains more IronIron +59.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +288%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +101.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +170.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +11.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.5%
~equal in Selenium ~9.7µg

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
6
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 0% 0% 4% 0% 55% 111% 119% 0% 85% 789% 2.8% 3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +145%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +109.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +3250%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +238%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +267.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +106.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +537.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg

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
23% 2% 74%
Protein: 22.96 g
Fats: 2.42 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.57 g
Other: 1.05 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +44.6%
Contains more FatsFats +957.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +551.4%
Contains more WaterWater +214.9%

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
45% 32% 22%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.95 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.47 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1587.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +115.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -91.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jerky Game raw DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.99µg 6.31µg 222%
Sodium 2081mg 51mg 88%
Zinc 8.11mg 2.09mg 55%
Saturated fat 10.85g 0.95g 45%
Fats 25.6g 2.42g 36%
Folate 134µg 4µg 33%
Vitamin B3 1.732mg 6.37mg 29%
Phosphorus 407mg 202mg 29%
Monounsaturated fat 11.305g 0.67g 27%
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 0.48mg 26%
Iron 5.42mg 3.4mg 25%
Protein 33.2g 22.96g 20%
Choline 109.1mg 20%
Vitamin B6 0.179mg 0.37mg 15%
Calories 410kcal 120kcal 15%
Cholesterol 48mg 85mg 12%
Potassium 597mg 318mg 8%
Fiber 1.8g 0g 7%
Magnesium 51mg 23mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0.22mg 6%
Carbs 11g 0g 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.011g 0.47g 4%
Copper 0.227mg 0.253mg 3%
Manganese 0.111mg 0.041mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.163mg 3%
Selenium 10.7µg 9.7µg 2%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.49mg 0.2mg 2%
Calcium 20mg 5mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 1.1µg 1%
Vitamin D 11IU 1%
Net carbs 9.2g 0g N/A
Sugar 9g 0g N/A
Threonine 1.08mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.908mg 0%
Leucine 1.951mg 0%
Lysine 2.006mg 0%
Methionine 0.566mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.937mg 0%
Valine 1.073mg 0%
Histidine 1.135mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Jerky Game raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
35%
Jerky
90%
Game raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
Jerky
47%
Game raw

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Jerky
Jerky is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Game raw
Game raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Game raw
Game raw contains less Sodium (difference - 2030mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Game raw
Game raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.9g)
Which food is cheaper?
Game raw
Game raw is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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. Game raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173855/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.