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Jerky vs. Lemongrass — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between jerky and lemongrass

  • Jerky has more zinc, phosphorus, vitamin B12, selenium, and folate; however, lemongrass has more manganese and iron.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for lemongrass is 222% higher.
  • Lemongrass is lower in cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed and Lemon grass (citronella), raw.

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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 43% 20% 64% 306% 89% 61% 43% 0.78% 681% 3.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +263.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +303%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1428.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +17.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +225%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +21.1%
Contains more IronIron +50.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +17.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4606.3%

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 8.7% 0% 0% 0% 16% 31% 21% 3% 18% 0% 0% 56% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +136.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +57.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +226%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +123.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +78.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.135mg

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% 25% 71% 2%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 25.31 g
Water: 70.58 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1724.2%
Contains more FatsFats +5124.5%
Contains more OtherOther +280%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +130.1%
Contains more WaterWater +202.1%

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
35% 16% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.119 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.054 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.17 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +20835.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +494.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jerky Lemongrass DV% diff.
Manganese 0.111mg 5.224mg 222%
Sodium 2081mg 6mg 90%
Protein 33.2g 1.82g 63%
Zinc 8.11mg 2.23mg 53%
Saturated fat 10.85g 0.119g 49%
Phosphorus 407mg 101mg 44%
Vitamin B12 0.99µg 0µg 41%
Fats 25.6g 0.49g 39%
Iron 5.42mg 8.17mg 34%
Monounsaturated fat 11.305g 0.054g 28%
Choline 109.1mg 20%
Selenium 10.7µg 0.7µg 18%
Calories 410kcal 99kcal 16%
Cholesterol 48mg 0mg 16%
Folate 134µg 75µg 15%
Vitamin B6 0.179mg 0.08mg 8%
Fiber 1.8g 7%
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0.065mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.011g 0.17g 6%
Calcium 20mg 65mg 5%
Carbs 11g 25.31g 5%
Copper 0.227mg 0.266mg 4%
Vitamin B3 1.732mg 1.101mg 4%
Potassium 597mg 723mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.49mg 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 2.6mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg 2%
Magnesium 51mg 60mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.163mg 0.05mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 2%
Vitamin D 11IU 0IU 1%
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 0.135mg 1%
Net carbs 9.2g 25.31g 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 Lemongrass
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
12%
Lemongrass
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
Jerky
131%
Lemongrass

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Sugar (difference - 9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass contains less Sodium (difference - 2075mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.731g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Jerky
Jerky is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Lemongrass - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168573/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.