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Jerky vs. Kellogg's Apple Jacks — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between jerky and kellogg's Apple Jacks

  • Jerky has less vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, vitamin C, vitamin A, and folate.
  • Kellogg's Apple Jacks cover your daily vitamin B12 needs 184% more than jerky.
  • Kellogg's Apple Jacks contain 4 times less sodium than jerky. Jerky contains 2081mg of sodium, while kellogg's Apple Jacks contain 466mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed and Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S APPLE JACKS.

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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% 3.6% 9.9% 604% 33% 147% 30% 61% 65% 31%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +75.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +66.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +433%
Contains more CopperCopper +131.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +50.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +481.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +91.1%
Contains more IronIron +197%
Contains less SodiumSodium -77.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +349.5%

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 180% 176% 2.4% 54% 335% 351% 336% 21% 413% 675% 1% 268% 4.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +308.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +475%
Contains more CholineCholine +1354.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +770.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +970.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +933.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +111.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +445.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +166.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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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
5% 3% 88% 3%
Protein: 5.1 g
Fats: 3.4 g
Carbs: 88.2 g
Water: 2.5 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +551%
Contains more FatsFats +652.9%
Contains more WaterWater +834.4%
Contains more OtherOther +755%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +701.8%

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
56% 18% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.9 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.9 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1784.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +12.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -82.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jerky Kellogg's Apple Jacks DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.99µg 5.4µg 184%
Iron 5.42mg 16.1mg 134%
Vitamin B6 0.179mg 1.79mg 124%
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 1.52mg 106%
Vitamin B3 1.732mg 17.9mg 101%
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 1.34mg 99%
Sodium 2081mg 466mg 70%
Vitamin C 0mg 54mg 60%
Vitamin A 0µg 527µg 59%
Folate 134µg 357µg 56%
Protein 33.2g 5.1g 56%
Phosphorus 407mg 70mg 48%
Saturated fat 10.85g 1.9g 41%
Fats 25.6g 3.4g 34%
Fiber 1.8g 9.3g 30%
Monounsaturated fat 11.305g 0.6g 27%
Carbs 11g 88.2g 26%
Zinc 8.11mg 5.4mg 25%
Choline 109.1mg 7.5mg 18%
Vitamin D 11IU 143IU 17%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 3.6µg 17%
Manganese 0.111mg 0.499mg 17%
Cholesterol 48mg 0mg 16%
Copper 0.227mg 0.098mg 14%
Potassium 597mg 112mg 14%
Selenium 10.7µg 5.6µg 9%
Magnesium 51mg 29mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.163mg 0.345mg 4%
Calories 410kcal 375kcal 2%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 0.4µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.49mg 0.12mg 2%
Calcium 20mg 12mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.011g 0.9g 1%
Net carbs 9.2g 78.9g N/A
Sugar 9g 43.7g N/A
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0%
Threonine 0.18mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.192mg 0%
Leucine 0.468mg 0%
Lysine 0.132mg 0%
Methionine 0.084mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.252mg 0%
Valine 0.264mg 0%
Histidine 0.144mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Jerky Kellogg's Apple Jacks
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
217%
Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
Jerky
100%
Kellogg's Apple Jacks

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Kellogg's Apple Jacks is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Kellogg's Apple Jacks contains less Sodium (difference - 1615mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Kellogg's Apple Jacks is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.95g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Kellogg's Apple Jacks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Kellogg's Apple Jacks is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Kellogg's Apple Jacks is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in Sugar (difference - 34.7g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Jerky
Jerky is relatively richer in minerals

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

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.