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Jerky vs. Lo mein — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between jerky and lo mein?

  • Jerky is richer than lo mein in zinc, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B12, folate, choline, and copper.
  • Jerky's daily need coverage for sodium is 72% more.
  • The amount of cholesterol in lo mein is lower.

We used Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed and Restaurant, Chinese, vegetable lo mein, without meat types in this article.

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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 10% 6.3% 9.3% 40% 21% 9.8% 19% 56% 31% 64%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +264.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +468.6%
Contains more IronIron +406.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +254.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +2152.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +804.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -79.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +116.2%
~equal in Calcium ~21mg
~equal in Selenium ~11.7µg

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 5.7% 3% 6% 1.5% 12% 29% 15% 16% 16% 0% 32% 21% 4.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +63.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +227.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +14.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +113.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +163.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +378.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +1125.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +65.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +452.2%

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
5% 2% 20% 71%
Protein: 4.77 g
Fats: 2.35 g
Carbs: 20.16 g
Water: 71.33 g
Other: 1.39 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +596%
Contains more FatsFats +989.4%
Contains more OtherOther +392.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +83.3%
Contains more WaterWater +205.4%

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
20% 25% 55%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.464 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.592 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.291 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1809.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +27.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Jerky Lo mein
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 minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jerky Lo mein DV% diff.
Sodium 2081mg 430mg 72%
Zinc 8.11mg 0.36mg 70%
Protein 33.2g 4.77g 57%
Iron 5.42mg 1.07mg 54%
Phosphorus 407mg 45mg 52%
Saturated fat 10.85g 0.464g 47%
Vitamin B12 0.99µg 0µg 41%
Fats 25.6g 2.35g 36%
Folate 134µg 28µg 27%
Monounsaturated fat 11.305g 0.592g 27%
Copper 0.227mg 0.064mg 18%
Choline 109.1mg 8.9mg 18%
Cholesterol 48mg 0mg 16%
Calories 410kcal 121kcal 14%
Potassium 597mg 105mg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.179mg 0.068mg 9%
Magnesium 51mg 14mg 9%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 12.7µg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0.047mg 9%
Starch 16.73g 7%
Manganese 0.111mg 0.24mg 6%
Vitamin B3 1.732mg 0.81mg 6%
Carbs 11g 20.16g 3%
Fiber 1.8g 1.3g 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.011g 1.291g 2%
Selenium 10.7µg 11.7µg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.7mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.163mg 0.27mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 0.124mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.49mg 0.3mg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 9µg 1%
Vitamin D 11IU 4IU 1%
Net carbs 9.2g 18.86g N/A
Calcium 20mg 21mg 0%
Sugar 9g 2.63g N/A
Trans fat 0.008g N/A
Fructose 0.33g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.141g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.134g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Jerky Lo mein
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%
Lo mein
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
Jerky
27%
Lo mein

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lo mein
Lo mein is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lo mein
Lo mein is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.37g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lo mein
Lo mein contains less Sodium (difference - 1651mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lo mein
Lo mein is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.386g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lo mein
Lo mein is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Lo mein
Lo mein is cheaper (difference - $4)
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

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. Lo mein - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167677/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.