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Jerky vs. Gefilte fish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between jerky and gefilte fish

  • Jerky has more zinc, phosphorus, iron, folate, potassium, magnesium, vitamin B6, and vitamin B1 than gefilte fish.
  • Jerky's daily need coverage for sodium is 68% more.
  • Jerky contains 45 times more folate than gefilte fish. Jerky contains 134µg of folate, while gefilte fish contains 3µg.
  • Gefilte fish contains less saturated fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed and Fish, gefiltefish, commercial, sweet recipe.

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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 6.4% 6.9% 8% 93% 65% 22% 31% 68% 9.5% 57%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +466.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +556%
Contains more IronIron +118.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +16.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +889%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +457.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +52.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +15%
Contains less SodiumSodium -74.8%
~equal in Selenium ~10.5µg

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
10
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 2.7% 9% 0% 0% 16% 14% 19% 12% 18% 105% 0% 2.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +136.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +140.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +73.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +123.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +17.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +4366.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +22.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jerky
4
33% 26% 11% 23% 7%
Protein: 33.2 g
Fats: 25.6 g
Carbs: 11 g
Water: 23.36 g
Other: 6.84 g
9% 2% 7% 80%
Protein: 9.07 g
Fats: 1.73 g
Carbs: 7.41 g
Water: 80.35 g
Other: 1.44 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +266%
Contains more FatsFats +1379.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +48.4%
Contains more OtherOther +375%
Contains more WaterWater +244%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jerky
2
47% 49% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.85 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.011 g
27% 54% 19%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.412 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.824 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.285 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1272%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +254.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Jerky Gefilte fish
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins 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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jerky Gefilte fish DV% diff.
Sodium 2081mg 524mg 68%
Zinc 8.11mg 0.82mg 66%
Protein 33.2g 9.07g 48%
Phosphorus 407mg 73mg 48%
Saturated fat 10.85g 0.412g 47%
Fats 25.6g 1.73g 37%
Iron 5.42mg 2.48mg 37%
Folate 134µg 3µg 33%
Monounsaturated fat 11.305g 0.824g 26%
Choline 109.1mg 20%
Calories 410kcal 84kcal 16%
Potassium 597mg 91mg 15%
Magnesium 51mg 9mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.179mg 0.08mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0.065mg 7%
Fiber 1.8g 0g 7%
Vitamin B12 0.99µg 0.84µg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 0.059mg 6%
Cholesterol 48mg 30mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.011g 0.285g 5%
Vitamin B3 1.732mg 1mg 5%
Copper 0.227mg 0.195mg 4%
Vitamin A 0µg 27µg 3%
Vitamin E 0.49mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 2%
Manganese 0.111mg 0.073mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.8mg 1%
Carbs 11g 7.41g 1%
Vitamin D 11IU 1%
Vitamin B5 0.163mg 0.2mg 1%
Net carbs 9.2g 7.41g N/A
Calcium 20mg 23mg 0%
Sugar 9g N/A
Selenium 10.7µg 10.5µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.086mg 0%
Threonine 0.488mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.486mg 0%
Leucine 0.81mg 0%
Lysine 0.842mg 0%
Methionine 0.255mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.493mg 0%
Valine 0.548mg 0%
Histidine 0.261mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.075g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.045g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.027g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Jerky Gefilte fish
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
15%
Gefilte fish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
Jerky
37%
Gefilte fish

Comparison summary

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?
Gefilte fish
Gefilte fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gefilte fish
Gefilte fish is lower in Sugar (difference - 9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gefilte fish
Gefilte fish contains less Sodium (difference - 1557mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Gefilte fish
Gefilte fish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.438g)
Which food is cheaper?
Gefilte fish
Gefilte fish is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

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. Gefilte fish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171961/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.