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Jerky vs. Hot dog — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Jerky and Hot dog

  • Jerky has more Zinc, Iron, Folate, Phosphorus, Copper, and Potassium, however, Hot dog is richer in Vitamin B12.
  • Jerky's daily need coverage for Zinc is 63% more.
  • Jerky contains 22 times more Folate than Hot dog. Jerky contains 134µg of Folate, while Hot dog contains 6µg.
  • Hot dog contains less Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed and Frankfurter, meat.

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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
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Contains more Iron +397.2%
Contains more Magnesium +240%
Contains more Phosphorus +97.6%
Contains more Potassium +292.8%
Contains more Zinc +575.8%
Contains more Copper +134%
Contains more Manganese +146.7%
Contains more Calcium +395%
Contains less Sodium -47.6%
Contains more Selenium +16.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 204% 37% 175% 53% 272% 222% 76% 15% 59%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 41% 11% 89% 14% 143% 33% 33% 6% 69%
Contains more Iron +397.2%
Contains more Magnesium +240%
Contains more Phosphorus +97.6%
Contains more Potassium +292.8%
Contains more Zinc +575.8%
Contains more Copper +134%
Contains more Manganese +146.7%
Contains more Calcium +395%
Contains less Sodium -47.6%
Contains more Selenium +16.8%

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
7
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Contains more Vitamin E +157.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +180%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +17.4%
Contains more Folate +2133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +53.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +90.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +58.6%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.166
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 10% 9% 0% 39% 33% 33% 10% 42% 101% 124% 6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 14% 28% 50% 19% 39% 5% 197% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +157.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +180%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +17.4%
Contains more Folate +2133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +53.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +90.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +58.6%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.166

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jerky
3
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Contains more Protein +223.6%
Contains more Carbs +163.8%
Contains more Other +95.4%
Contains more Water +141.1%
Equal in Fats - 25.76
33% 26% 11% 23% 7%
Protein: 33.2 g
Fats: 25.6 g
Carbs: 11 g
Water: 23.36 g
Other: 6.84 g
10% 26% 4% 56% 4%
Protein: 10.26 g
Fats: 25.76 g
Carbs: 4.17 g
Water: 56.31 g
Other: 3.5 g
Contains more Protein +223.6%
Contains more Carbs +163.8%
Contains more Other +95.4%
Contains more Water +141.1%
Equal in Fats - 25.76

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jerky
0
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Contains less Saturated Fat -29.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +335.6%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 11.386
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 10.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.011 g
33% 49% 19%
Saturated Fat: 7.666 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.386 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.404 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -29.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +335.6%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 11.386

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jerky Hot dog Opinion
Net carbs 9.2g 4.17g Jerky
Protein 33.2g 10.26g Jerky
Fats 25.6g 25.76g Hot dog
Carbs 11g 4.17g Jerky
Calories 410kcal 290kcal Jerky
Sugar 9g Hot dog
Fiber 1.8g 0g Jerky
Calcium 20mg 99mg Hot dog
Iron 5.42mg 1.09mg Jerky
Magnesium 51mg 15mg Jerky
Phosphorus 407mg 206mg Jerky
Potassium 597mg 152mg Jerky
Sodium 2081mg 1090mg Hot dog
Zinc 8.11mg 1.2mg Jerky
Copper 0.227mg 0.097mg Jerky
Manganese 0.111mg 0.045mg Jerky
Selenium 10.7µg 12.5µg Hot dog
Vitamin E 0.49mg 0.19mg Jerky
Vitamin D 11IU Jerky
Vitamin D 0.3µg Jerky
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0.055mg Jerky
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 0.121mg Jerky
Vitamin B3 1.732mg 2.665mg Hot dog
Vitamin B5 0.163mg 0.31mg Hot dog
Vitamin B6 0.179mg 0.166mg Jerky
Folate 134µg 6µg Jerky
Vitamin B12 0.99µg 1.57µg Hot dog
Vitamin K 2.3µg Jerky
Tryptophan 0.111mg Hot dog
Threonine 0.474mg Hot dog
Isoleucine 0.53mg Hot dog
Leucine 0.907mg Hot dog
Lysine 0.963mg Hot dog
Methionine 0.291mg Hot dog
Phenylalanine 0.445mg Hot dog
Valine 0.555mg Hot dog
Histidine 0.331mg Hot dog
Cholesterol 48mg 77mg Jerky
Saturated Fat 10.85g 7.666g Hot dog
Monounsaturated Fat 11.305g 11.386g Hot dog
Polyunsaturated fat 1.011g 4.404g Hot dog

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Jerky Hot dog
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
34%
Jerky
29%
Hot dog
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
Jerky
46%
Hot dog

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
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 Sugar?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in Sugar (difference - 9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hot dog
Hot dog contains less Sodium (difference - 991mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.184g)
Which food is cheaper?
Hot dog
Hot dog is cheaper (difference - $4)

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. Hot dog - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172968/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.