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 B12, vitamin B6, manganese, folate, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, zinc, and vitamin A.
- 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.
| 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% |
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.
| 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
Protein:
33.2 g
Fats:
25.6 g
Carbs:
11 g
Water:
23.36 g
Other:
6.84 g
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
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
10.85 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.011 g
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.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| 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 |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 75)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
General Mills Cheerios is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
General Mills Cheerios is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.64g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
General Mills Cheerios contains less Sodium (difference - 1584mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
General Mills Cheerios is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.35g)
Which food is cheaper?
General Mills Cheerios is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
General Mills Cheerios is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
General Mills Cheerios is relatively richer in vitamins