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Jerky vs. Granola — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between jerky and granola

  • Jerky contains less vitamin B12, vitamin B6, folate, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, vitamin A, vitamin B1, and copper than granola.
  • Granola's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 459% higher.
  • Granola contains 8 times less sodium than jerky. Jerky contains 2081mg of sodium, while granola contains 257mg.
  • Jerky has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of jerky is 0, while the glycemic index of granola is 53.

The food types used in this comparison are Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed and Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S Low Fat Granola without Raisins.

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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 49% 9.9% 19% 139% 200% 210% 98% 34% 0% 94%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +177.7%
Contains more IronIron +46.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +78.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +33.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +65%
Contains more CopperCopper +164.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +61.7%
~equal in Zinc ~7.7mg

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%
Granola
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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 20% 153% 49% 32% 190% 201% 191% 0% 942% 1500% 3.3% 612% 12%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +76.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +382.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +395.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +600%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +393.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +512.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +488.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2179.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1112.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +509%

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
9% 6% 81% 4%
Protein: 8.7 g
Fats: 5.7 g
Carbs: 80.9 g
Water: 3.5 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +281.6%
Contains more FatsFats +349.1%
Contains more WaterWater +567.4%
Contains more OtherOther +470%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +635.5%

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
25% 46% 29%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.39 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.5 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.6 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +352.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -87.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +58.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jerky Granola DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.99µg 12µg 459%
Vitamin B6 0.179mg 4.08mg 300%
Folate 134µg 816µg 171%
Sodium 2081mg 257mg 79%
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 0.87mg 56%
Vitamin B3 1.732mg 10.2mg 53%
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0.76mg 51%
Vitamin A 0µg 459µg 51%
Protein 33.2g 8.7g 49%
Saturated fat 10.85g 1.39g 43%
Copper 0.227mg 0.6mg 41%
Fats 25.6g 5.7g 31%
Phosphorus 407mg 228mg 26%
Carbs 11g 80.9g 23%
Iron 5.42mg 3.7mg 22%
Monounsaturated fat 11.305g 2.5g 22%
Fiber 1.8g 7g 21%
Cholesterol 48mg 0mg 16%
Choline 109.1mg 22.6mg 16%
Vitamin E 0.49mg 2.43mg 13%
Selenium 10.7µg 17.3µg 12%
Potassium 597mg 215mg 11%
Vitamin D 11IU 82IU 9%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 2.1µg 9%
Vitamin C 0mg 6mg 7%
Manganese 0.111mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.011g 1.6g 4%
Zinc 8.11mg 7.7mg 4%
Magnesium 51mg 68mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.163mg 3%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 1.3µg 1%
Calcium 20mg 33mg 1%
Calories 410kcal 389kcal 1%
Net carbs 9.2g 73.9g N/A
Sugar 9g 28.3g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Jerky Granola
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
300%
Granola
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
Jerky
85%
Granola

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Granola
Granola is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Granola
Granola contains less Sodium (difference - 1824mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Granola
Granola is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.46g)
Which food is cheaper?
Granola
Granola is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Granola
Granola is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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

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.