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Jerky vs. Jackfruit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between jerky and jackfruit?

  • Jerky is richer in zinc, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B12, folate, and copper, yet jackfruit is richer in vitamin C.
  • Jerky's daily need coverage for sodium is 90% higher.
  • Jackfruit contains less cholesterol.
  • Jerky has a lower glycemic index than jackfruit.

We used Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed and Jackfruit, raw types in this comparison.

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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 21% 7.2% 40% 8.6% 25% 3.5% 9% 0.26% 5.6% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +75.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +33.3%
Contains more IronIron +2256.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +198.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +6138.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1838.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +158.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +20%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.9%

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 46% 1.7% 6.8% 0% 26% 13% 17% 14% 76% 0% 0% 18% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +44.1%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +46.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +158.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +88.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +458.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +44.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +83.8%

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
2% 23% 73%
Protein: 1.72 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 23.25 g
Water: 73.46 g
Other: 0.93 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1830.2%
Contains more FatsFats +3900%
Contains more OtherOther +635.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +111.4%
Contains more WaterWater +214.5%

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
44% 35% 21%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.195 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.155 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.094 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +7193.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +975.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jerky Jackfruit DV% diff.
Sodium 2081mg 2mg 90%
Zinc 8.11mg 0.13mg 73%
Iron 5.42mg 0.23mg 65%
Protein 33.2g 1.72g 63%
Phosphorus 407mg 21mg 55%
Saturated fat 10.85g 0.195g 48%
Vitamin B12 0.99µg 0µg 41%
Fats 25.6g 0.64g 38%
Monounsaturated fat 11.305g 0.155g 28%
Folate 134µg 24µg 28%
Choline 109.1mg 20%
Selenium 10.7µg 19%
Copper 0.227mg 0.076mg 17%
Calories 410kcal 95kcal 16%
Cholesterol 48mg 0mg 16%
Vitamin C 0mg 13.7mg 15%
Vitamin B6 0.179mg 0.329mg 12%
Fructose 9.19g 11%
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 0.055mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.011g 0.094g 6%
Magnesium 51mg 29mg 5%
Vitamin B3 1.732mg 0.92mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0.105mg 4%
Carbs 11g 23.25g 4%
Potassium 597mg 448mg 4%
Manganese 0.111mg 0.043mg 3%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 2%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 5µg 1%
Starch 1.47g 1%
Fiber 1.8g 1.5g 1%
Vitamin E 0.49mg 0.34mg 1%
Vitamin D 11IU 1%
Vitamin B5 0.163mg 0.235mg 1%
Net carbs 9.2g 21.75g N/A
Calcium 20mg 24mg 0%
Sugar 9g 19.08g N/A
Tryptophan 0.034mg 0%
Threonine 0.086mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.069mg 0%
Leucine 0.103mg 0%
Lysine 0.069mg 0%
Methionine 0.034mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.052mg 0%
Valine 0.086mg 0%
Histidine 0.034mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.079g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.015g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Jerky Jackfruit
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
17%
Jackfruit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
Jerky
12%
Jackfruit

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.08g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 75)
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 Cholesterol?
Jackfruit
Jackfruit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jackfruit
Jackfruit contains less Sodium (difference - 2079mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Jackfruit
Jackfruit is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.655g)
Which food is cheaper?
Jackfruit
Jackfruit is cheaper (difference - $3.5)

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. Jackfruit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174687/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.