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Jerky vs. Hummus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between jerky and hummus

  • Jerky has more zinc, vitamin B12, iron, and phosphorus; however, hummus is richer in copper, manganese, and fiber.
  • Jerky covers your daily sodium needs 74% more than hummus.
  • Hummus contains less cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed and Hummus, commercial.

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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
5
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%
Hummus
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 51% 11% 20% 92% 176% 50% 75% 49% 101% 14%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +161.8%
Contains more IronIron +122.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +343.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +131.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +311.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +39.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +90%
Contains more CopperCopper +132.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -81.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +596.4%

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
9
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%
Hummus
2
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% 0% 0% 45% 15% 11% 7.9% 46% 0% 0% 62% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +121.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +197.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +23.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +61.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +16.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +11.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jerky
3
33% 26% 11% 23% 7%
Protein: 33.2 g
Fats: 25.6 g
Carbs: 11 g
Water: 23.36 g
Other: 6.84 g
Hummus
2
8% 10% 14% 67%
Protein: 7.9 g
Fats: 9.6 g
Carbs: 14.29 g
Water: 66.59 g
Other: 1.62 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +320.3%
Contains more FatsFats +166.7%
Contains more OtherOther +322.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +29.9%
Contains more WaterWater +185.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jerky
1
47% 49% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.85 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.011 g
Hummus
2
16% 44% 40%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.437 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.613 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +179.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -86.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +257.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jerky Hummus DV% diff.
Sodium 2081mg 379mg 74%
Zinc 8.11mg 1.83mg 57%
Protein 33.2g 7.9g 51%
Saturated fat 10.85g 1.437g 43%
Vitamin B12 0.99µg 0µg 41%
Iron 5.42mg 2.44mg 37%
Copper 0.227mg 0.527mg 33%
Phosphorus 407mg 176mg 33%
Manganese 0.111mg 0.773mg 29%
Fats 25.6g 9.6g 25%
Choline 109.1mg 20%
Monounsaturated fat 11.305g 4.039g 18%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.011g 3.613g 17%
Fiber 1.8g 6g 17%
Cholesterol 48mg 0mg 16%
Selenium 10.7µg 2.6µg 15%
Folate 134µg 83µg 13%
Calories 410kcal 166kcal 12%
Potassium 597mg 228mg 11%
Vitamin B3 1.732mg 0.582mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 0.064mg 6%
Magnesium 51mg 71mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.49mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0.18mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.179mg 0.2mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 2%
Calcium 20mg 38mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.163mg 0.132mg 1%
Vitamin D 11IU 0IU 1%
Carbs 11g 14.29g 1%
Net carbs 9.2g 8.29g N/A
Sugar 9g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Jerky Hummus
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
14%
Hummus
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
Jerky
64%
Hummus

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Jerky
Jerky is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in Sugar (difference - 9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hummus
Hummus contains less Sodium (difference - 1702mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.413g)
Which food is cheaper?
Hummus
Hummus is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
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
  2. Hummus - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174289/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.