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Jerky vs. Mandarin orange — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between jerky and mandarin oranges

  • Jerky has more zinc, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B12, folate, copper, and selenium; however, mandarin oranges are richer in vitamin C.
  • Jerky covers your daily sodium needs 90% more than mandarin oranges.
  • Mandarin oranges contain less sodium.
  • Mandarin oranges have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of mandarin oranges is 47, while the glycemic index of jerky is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed and Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), 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
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 8.6% 11% 15% 5.6% 14% 1.9% 8.6% 0.26% 5.1% 0.55%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +325%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +259.6%
Contains more IronIron +3513.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +440.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +11485.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1935%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +184.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +10600%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +85%
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
Jerky
10
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 89% 11% 4% 0% 15% 8.3% 7.1% 13% 18% 0% 0% 12% 5.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +145%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +165.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +294.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +360.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +129.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +737.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +969.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +32.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jerky
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
13% 85%
Protein: 0.81 g
Fats: 0.31 g
Carbs: 13.34 g
Water: 85.17 g
Other: 0.37 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +3998.8%
Contains more FatsFats +8158.1%
Contains more OtherOther +1748.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +21.3%
Contains more WaterWater +264.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jerky
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
24% 37% 40%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.039 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.065 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +18741.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1455.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jerky Mandarin orange DV% diff.
Sodium 2081mg 2mg 90%
Zinc 8.11mg 0.07mg 73%
Iron 5.42mg 0.15mg 66%
Protein 33.2g 0.81g 65%
Phosphorus 407mg 20mg 55%
Saturated fat 10.85g 0.039g 49%
Vitamin B12 0.99µg 0µg 41%
Fats 25.6g 0.31g 39%
Vitamin C 0mg 26.7mg 30%
Folate 134µg 16µg 30%
Monounsaturated fat 11.305g 0.06g 28%
Copper 0.227mg 0.042mg 21%
Selenium 10.7µg 0.1µg 19%
Choline 109.1mg 10.2mg 18%
Calories 410kcal 53kcal 18%
Cholesterol 48mg 0mg 16%
Potassium 597mg 166mg 13%
Magnesium 51mg 12mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0.058mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 0.036mg 8%
Vitamin B3 1.732mg 0.376mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.179mg 0.078mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.011g 0.065g 6%
Vitamin A 0µg 34µg 4%
Fructose 2.4g 3%
Manganese 0.111mg 0.039mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.49mg 0.2mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg 2%
Calcium 20mg 37mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 0µg 2%
Carbs 11g 13.34g 1%
Vitamin D 11IU 0IU 1%
Vitamin B5 0.163mg 0.216mg 1%
Net carbs 9.2g 11.54g N/A
Sugar 9g 10.58g N/A
Fiber 1.8g 1.8g 0%
Tryptophan 0.002mg 0%
Threonine 0.016mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.017mg 0%
Leucine 0.028mg 0%
Lysine 0.032mg 0%
Methionine 0.002mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.018mg 0%
Valine 0.021mg 0%
Histidine 0.011mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Jerky Mandarin orange
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
14%
Mandarin orange
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
Jerky
7%
Mandarin orange

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange contains less Sodium (difference - 2079mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.811g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.58g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
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. Mandarin orange - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169105/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.