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Jerky vs. Pork Meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Jerky and Pork Meat

  • Jerky has more Iron, Zinc, Folate, and Phosphorus, while Pork Meat has more Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3.
  • Jerky covers your daily need of Sodium 88% more than Pork Meat.
  • The amount of Sodium in Pork Meat is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed and Pork, fresh, loin, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, roasted.

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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
:
2
Pork Meat
Pork Meat
Contains more Calcium +233.3%
Contains more Iron +371.3%
Contains more Magnesium +75.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +52.4%
Contains more Potassium +41.8%
Contains more Zinc +235.1%
Contains more Copper +104.5%
Contains more Manganese +753.8%
Contains less Sodium -97.3%
Contains more Selenium +257%
Jerky
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 204% 37% 175% 53% 272% 222% 76% 15% 59%
Pork Meat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 44% 21% 115% 38% 8% 66% 37% 2% 209%
Contains more Calcium +233.3%
Contains more Iron +371.3%
Contains more Magnesium +75.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +52.4%
Contains more Potassium +41.8%
Contains more Zinc +235.1%
Contains more Copper +104.5%
Contains more Manganese +753.8%
Contains less Sodium -97.3%
Contains more Selenium +257%

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
5
:
5
Pork Meat
Pork Meat
Contains more Vitamin E +512.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +50%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +73.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +516.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +172.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +329.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +520.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +312.8%
Jerky
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 10% 9% 0% 39% 33% 33% 10% 42% 101% 124% 6%
Pork Meat
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 6% 0% 238% 90% 140% 61% 171% 0% 72% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +512.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +50%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +73.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +516.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +172.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +329.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +520.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +312.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jerky
Jerky
4
:
1
Pork Meat
Pork Meat
Contains more Protein +26.9%
Contains more Fats +629.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +686.2%
Contains more Water +197.3%
Jerky
33% 26% 11% 23% 7%
Protein: 33.2 g
Fats: 25.6 g
Carbs: 11 g
Water: 23.36 g
Other: 6.84 g
Pork Meat
26% 4% 69%
Protein: 26.17 g
Fats: 3.51 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 69.45 g
Other: 0.87 g
Contains more Protein +26.9%
Contains more Fats +629.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +686.2%
Contains more Water +197.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jerky
Jerky
2
:
1
Pork Meat
Pork Meat
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +747.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +99.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89%
Jerky
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 10.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.011 g
Pork Meat
39% 44% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.198 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.334 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.506 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +747.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +99.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jerky Pork Meat Opinion
Net carbs 9.2g 0g Jerky
Protein 33.2g 26.17g Jerky
Fats 25.6g 3.51g Jerky
Carbs 11g 0g Jerky
Calories 410kcal 143kcal Jerky
Sugar 9g 0g Pork Meat
Fiber 1.8g 0g Jerky
Calcium 20mg 6mg Jerky
Iron 5.42mg 1.15mg Jerky
Magnesium 51mg 29mg Jerky
Phosphorus 407mg 267mg Jerky
Potassium 597mg 421mg Jerky
Sodium 2081mg 57mg Pork Meat
Zinc 8.11mg 2.42mg Jerky
Copper 0.227mg 0.111mg Jerky
Manganese 0.111mg 0.013mg Jerky
Selenium 10.7µg 38.2µg Pork Meat
Vitamin E 0.49mg 0.08mg Jerky
Vitamin D 11IU 10IU Jerky
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0.2µg Jerky
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0.95mg Pork Meat
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 0.387mg Pork Meat
Vitamin B3 1.732mg 7.432mg Pork Meat
Vitamin B5 0.163mg 1.012mg Pork Meat
Vitamin B6 0.179mg 0.739mg Pork Meat
Folate 134µg 0µg Jerky
Vitamin B12 0.99µg 0.57µg Jerky
Vitamin K 2.3µg 0µg Jerky
Tryptophan 0.275mg Pork Meat
Threonine 1.175mg Pork Meat
Isoleucine 1.288mg Pork Meat
Leucine 2.229mg Pork Meat
Lysine 2.427mg Pork Meat
Methionine 0.721mg Pork Meat
Phenylalanine 1.1mg Pork Meat
Valine 1.367mg Pork Meat
Histidine 1.13mg Pork Meat
Cholesterol 48mg 73mg Jerky
Trans Fat 0.033g Jerky
Saturated Fat 10.85g 1.198g Pork Meat
Monounsaturated Fat 11.305g 1.334g Jerky
Polyunsaturated fat 1.011g 0.506g Jerky
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.013g Pork Meat
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.411g Pork Meat
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g Pork Meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Jerky Pork Meat
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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
34%
Jerky
65%
Pork Meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
Jerky
54%
Pork Meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat contains less Sodium (difference - 2024mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.652g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat is cheaper (difference - $3.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Jerky
Jerky is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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. Pork Meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168250/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.