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.
- Hot dog has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of hot dog is 28, while the glycemic index of jerky is 0.
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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +240% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +292.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +397.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +134% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +575.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +97.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +146.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +395% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -47.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +157.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +180% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +17.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2133.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +53.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +90.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +58.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +223.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +163.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +95.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +141.1% |
~equal in
Fats
~25.76g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -29.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +335.6% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated Fat
~11.386g
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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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 410kcal | 290kcal |
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| Protein | 33.2g | 10.26g |
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| Fats | 25.6g | 25.76g |
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| Net carbs | 9.2g | 4.17g |
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| Carbs | 11g | 4.17g |
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| Cholesterol | 48mg | 77mg |
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| Vitamin D | 11IU |
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| Magnesium | 51mg | 15mg |
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| Calcium | 20mg | 99mg |
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| Potassium | 597mg | 152mg |
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| Iron | 5.42mg | 1.09mg |
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| Sugar | 9g |
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| Fiber | 1.8g | 0g |
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| Copper | 0.227mg | 0.097mg |
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| Zinc | 8.11mg | 1.2mg |
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| Phosphorus | 407mg | 206mg |
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| Sodium | 2081mg | 1090mg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.49mg | 0.19mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.3µg |
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| Manganese | 0.111mg | 0.045mg |
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| Selenium | 10.7µg | 12.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.154mg | 0.055mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.142mg | 0.121mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.732mg | 2.665mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.163mg | 0.31mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.179mg | 0.166mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.99µg | 1.57µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.3µg |
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| Folate | 134µg | 6µg |
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| Choline | 109.1mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 10.85g | 7.666g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 11.305g | 11.386g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.011g | 4.404g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.111mg |
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| Threonine | 0.474mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.53mg |
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| Leucine | 0.907mg |
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| Lysine | 0.963mg |
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| Methionine | 0.291mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.445mg |
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| Valine | 0.555mg |
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| Histidine | 0.331mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
36%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
46%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jerky is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Jerky is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Jerky is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot dog is lower in Sugar (difference - 9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hot dog contains less Sodium (difference - 991mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hot dog is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.184g)
Which food is cheaper?
Hot dog is cheaper (difference - $4)