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Jerky vs. Hash browns — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are jerky and hash browns different?

  • Jerky is higher than hash browns in zinc, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B12, folate, selenium, and choline.
  • Jerky covers your daily need for zinc, 70% more than hash browns.
  • Hash browns are lower in cholesterol.
  • Hash browns have a higher glycemic index (56) than jerky (0).

Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed and Fast foods, potatoes, hash browns, round pieces or patty types were used in this article.

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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 15% 5.7% 31% 23% 33% 9.8% 42% 74% 21% 2.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +142.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +68.2%
Contains more IronIron +803.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +127%
Contains more ZincZinc +2152.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +315.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2575%
Contains less SodiumSodium -72.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +42.3%
~equal in Calcium ~19mg

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 18% 0% 52% 0% 34% 8.8% 34% 23% 43% 0% 25% 9% 9.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +12.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +273.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1016.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +512.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +434.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +133.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +330.4%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~1.838mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.186mg

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
3% 17% 29% 49% 2%
Protein: 2.58 g
Fats: 17.04 g
Carbs: 28.88 g
Water: 49.27 g
Other: 2.23 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1186.8%
Contains more FatsFats +50.2%
Contains more OtherOther +206.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +162.5%
Contains more WaterWater +110.9%

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
16% 49% 35%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.54 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.827 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.665 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +44.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -76.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +460.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jerky Hash browns DV% diff.
Zinc 8.11mg 0.36mg 70%
Sodium 2081mg 566mg 66%
Protein 33.2g 2.58g 61%
Iron 5.42mg 0.6mg 60%
Phosphorus 407mg 98mg 44%
Vitamin B12 0.99µg 0µg 41%
Saturated fat 10.85g 2.54g 38%
Folate 134µg 12µg 31%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.011g 5.665g 31%
Selenium 10.7µg 0.4µg 19%
Choline 109.1mg 17.8mg 17%
Cholesterol 48mg 0mg 16%
Vitamin E 0.49mg 2.62mg 14%
Copper 0.227mg 0.1mg 14%
Fats 25.6g 17.04g 13%
Starch 25.74g 11%
Monounsaturated fat 11.305g 7.827g 9%
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 0.038mg 8%
Calories 410kcal 272kcal 7%
Potassium 597mg 355mg 7%
Magnesium 51mg 21mg 7%
Carbs 11g 28.88g 6%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 9.9µg 6%
Vitamin C 0mg 5.4mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.163mg 0.38mg 4%
Fiber 1.8g 2.7g 4%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg 2%
Manganese 0.111mg 0.158mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.179mg 0.186mg 1%
Vitamin B3 1.732mg 1.838mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0.137mg 1%
Vitamin D 11IU 0IU 1%
Net carbs 9.2g 26.18g N/A
Calcium 20mg 19mg 0%
Sugar 9g 0.56g N/A
Trans fat 0.056g N/A
Fructose 0.24g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.441g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.03g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.131g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Jerky Hash browns
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
20%
Hash browns
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
Jerky
26%
Hash browns

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Jerky
Jerky is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.44g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hash browns
Hash browns contains less Sodium (difference - 1515mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.31g)
Which food is cheaper?
Hash browns
Hash browns is cheaper (difference - $4)
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. Hash browns - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173273/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.