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Jerky vs. Corn raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are jerky and corn raw different?

  • Jerky has more zinc, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B12, folate, copper, and selenium than corn raw.
  • Daily need coverage for sodium for jerky is 90% higher.
  • Corn raw has less cholesterol.
  • Jerky has a lower glycemic index (0) than corn raw (52).

Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed and Corn, sweet, yellow, raw are the varieties used 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
8
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 26% 0.6% 24% 20% 18% 13% 38% 2% 21% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +37.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +900%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +121.1%
Contains more IronIron +942.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +320.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +1663%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +357.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1683.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +46.8%

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
8
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 23% 3% 1.4% 0% 39% 13% 33% 43% 21% 0% 0.75% 32% 13%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +600%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +158.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +92.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +666.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +219%
Contains more CholineCholine +374.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +339.9%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.155mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~1.77mg

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
3% 19% 76%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 1.35 g
Carbs: 18.7 g
Water: 76.05 g
Other: 0.63 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +915.3%
Contains more FatsFats +1796.3%
Contains more OtherOther +985.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +70%
Contains more WaterWater +225.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jerky
2
47% 49% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.85 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.011 g
26% 35% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.325 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.432 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.487 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2516.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +107.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jerky Corn raw DV% diff.
Sodium 2081mg 15mg 90%
Zinc 8.11mg 0.46mg 70%
Iron 5.42mg 0.52mg 61%
Protein 33.2g 3.27g 60%
Saturated fat 10.85g 0.325g 48%
Phosphorus 407mg 89mg 45%
Vitamin B12 0.99µg 0µg 41%
Fats 25.6g 1.35g 37%
Monounsaturated fat 11.305g 0.432g 27%
Folate 134µg 42µg 23%
Copper 0.227mg 0.054mg 19%
Selenium 10.7µg 0.6µg 18%
Calories 410kcal 86kcal 16%
Choline 109.1mg 23mg 16%
Cholesterol 48mg 0mg 16%
Vitamin B5 0.163mg 0.717mg 11%
Potassium 597mg 270mg 10%
Vitamin C 0mg 6.8mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 0.055mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.179mg 0.093mg 7%
Magnesium 51mg 37mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.011g 0.487g 3%
Vitamin E 0.49mg 0.07mg 3%
Carbs 11g 18.7g 3%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 0.3µg 2%
Calcium 20mg 2mg 2%
Fructose 1.94g 2%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg 2%
Starch 5.7g 2%
Manganese 0.111mg 0.163mg 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 9µg 1%
Vitamin D 11IU 0IU 1%
Fiber 1.8g 2g 1%
Net carbs 9.2g 16.7g N/A
Sugar 9g 6.26g N/A
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0.155mg 0%
Vitamin B3 1.732mg 1.77mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.023mg 0%
Threonine 0.129mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.129mg 0%
Leucine 0.348mg 0%
Lysine 0.137mg 0%
Methionine 0.067mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.15mg 0%
Valine 0.185mg 0%
Histidine 0.089mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.014g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.468g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Jerky Corn raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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%
Corn raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
Jerky
17%
Corn raw

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Jerky
Jerky is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn raw
Corn raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn raw
Corn raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.74g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn raw
Corn raw contains less Sodium (difference - 2066mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corn raw
Corn raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.525g)
Which food is cheaper?
Corn raw
Corn raw is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Corn raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169998/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.