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Jerky vs. General Mills Cheerios — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between jerky and general Mills Cheerios

  • Jerky has less iron, vitamin B1,2, vitamin B6, manganese, folate, vitamin B3, vitamin A, vitamin B1, and zinc.
  • General Mills Cheerios cover your daily iron needs 347% more than jerky.
  • General Mills Cheerios contain 4 times less sodium than jerky. Jerky contains 2081mg of sodium, while general Mills Cheerios contain 497mg.
  • The glycemic index of general Mills Cheerios is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed and Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, CHEERIOS.

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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 81% 120% 57% 1244% 128% 456% 206% 65% 463% 136%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +123.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1905%
Contains more IronIron +512%
Contains more CopperCopper +69.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +106.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +18.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -76.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3095.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +132.7%
~equal in Potassium ~641mg

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 72% 330% 13% 51% 332% 23% 393% 64% 552% 846% 4.5% 536% 14%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +42%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +27.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +316.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +32.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +1033.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +761.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1110.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +558.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1235.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +583.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +432.8%

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
12% 7% 73% 5% 3%
Protein: 12.09 g
Fats: 6.73 g
Carbs: 73.23 g
Water: 5.13 g
Other: 2.82 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +174.6%
Contains more FatsFats +280.4%
Contains more WaterWater +355.4%
Contains more OtherOther +142.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +565.7%

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
24% 38% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.5 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.376 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.432 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +375.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -86.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +140.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jerky General Mills Cheerios DV% diff.
Iron 5.42mg 33.17mg 347%
Vitamin B12 0.99µg 6.77µg 241%
Vitamin B6 0.179mg 2.39mg 170%
Manganese 0.111mg 3.547mg 149%
Folate 134µg 714µg 145%
Vitamin B3 1.732mg 20.967mg 120%
Vitamin A 0µg 990µg 110%
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 1.327mg 98%
Zinc 8.11mg 16.73mg 78%
Sodium 2081mg 497mg 69%
Saturated fat 10.85g 1.5g 43%
Protein 33.2g 12.09g 42%
Calcium 20mg 401mg 38%
Fiber 1.8g 9.4g 30%
Fats 25.6g 6.73g 29%
Selenium 10.7µg 24.9µg 26%
Starch 57.37g 24%
Vitamin C 0mg 21.6mg 24%
Monounsaturated fat 11.305g 2.376g 22%
Carbs 11g 73.23g 21%
Copper 0.227mg 0.385mg 18%
Vitamin B5 0.163mg 1.073mg 18%
Cholesterol 48mg 0mg 16%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 3.4µg 16%
Vitamin D 11IU 136IU 16%
Choline 109.1mg 26.2mg 15%
Magnesium 51mg 114mg 15%
Phosphorus 407mg 481mg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.011g 2.432g 9%
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 0.1mg 3%
Calories 410kcal 376kcal 2%
Vitamin E 0.49mg 0.65mg 1%
Potassium 597mg 641mg 1%
Net carbs 9.2g 63.83g N/A
Sugar 9g 4.36g N/A
Vitamin K 2.3µg 1.8µg 0%
Trans fat 0.02g N/A
Tryptophan 0.167mg 0%
Threonine 0.418mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.429mg 0%
Leucine 0.91mg 0%
Lysine 0.366mg 0%
Methionine 0.178mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.628mg 0%
Valine 0.586mg 0%
Histidine 0.261mg 0%
Fructose 0.09g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.068g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.344g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Jerky General Mills Cheerios
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
248%
General Mills Cheerios
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
Jerky
296%
General Mills Cheerios

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 75)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
General Mills Cheerios
General Mills Cheerios is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
General Mills Cheerios
General Mills Cheerios is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.64g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
General Mills Cheerios
General Mills Cheerios contains less Sodium (difference - 1584mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
General Mills Cheerios
General Mills Cheerios is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.35g)
Which food is cheaper?
General Mills Cheerios
General Mills Cheerios is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
General Mills Cheerios
General Mills Cheerios is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
General Mills Cheerios
General Mills Cheerios is relatively richer in vitamins

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. General Mills Cheerios - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173884/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.