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Jerky vs. Milkshake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between jerky and milkshake

  • The amount of zinc, iron, phosphorus, folate, vitamin B12, copper, choline, and selenium in jerky is higher than in milkshake.
  • Jerky covers your daily need for sodium, 86% more than milkshake.
  • Jerky contains 54 times more iron than milkshake. While jerky contains 5.42mg of iron, milkshake contains only 0.1mg.
  • The amount of sodium in milkshake is lower.
  • Jerky has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of jerky is 0, while the glycemic index of milkshake is 27.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed and Milk shakes, thick vanilla.

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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 8.6% 44% 16% 3.8% 17% 11% 49% 12% 1.8% 13%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +325%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +226.2%
Contains more IronIron +5320%
Contains more CopperCopper +345.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +1979.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +253.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +692.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +365.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +630%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.4%

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 0% 8.3% 1% 18% 7.5% 45% 2.7% 22% 9.7% 65% 0.5% 5.3% 7.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +880%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +413.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1086.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +326.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +90.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1050%
Contains more FolateFolate +1814.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +662.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +37.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +125.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
4% 3% 18% 74%
Protein: 3.86 g
Fats: 3.03 g
Carbs: 17.75 g
Water: 74.45 g
Other: 0.91 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +760.1%
Contains more FatsFats +744.9%
Contains more OtherOther +651.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +61.4%
Contains more WaterWater +218.7%

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
66% 30% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.886 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.875 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.113 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1192%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +794.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -82.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Jerky Milkshake
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 Milkshake DV% diff.
Sodium 2081mg 95mg 86%
Zinc 8.11mg 0.39mg 70%
Iron 5.42mg 0.1mg 67%
Protein 33.2g 3.86g 59%
Phosphorus 407mg 115mg 42%
Saturated fat 10.85g 1.886g 41%
Fats 25.6g 3.03g 35%
Folate 134µg 7µg 32%
Monounsaturated fat 11.305g 0.875g 26%
Copper 0.227mg 0.051mg 20%
Vitamin B12 0.99µg 0.52µg 20%
Choline 109.1mg 14.3mg 17%
Calories 410kcal 112kcal 15%
Selenium 10.7µg 2.3µg 15%
Calcium 20mg 146mg 13%
Cholesterol 48mg 12mg 12%
Potassium 597mg 183mg 12%
Vitamin B6 0.179mg 0.042mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0.03mg 10%
Vitamin B3 1.732mg 0.146mg 10%
Magnesium 51mg 12mg 9%
Fiber 1.8g 0g 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.011g 0.113g 6%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 1.2µg 5%
Vitamin D 11IU 48IU 5%
Manganese 0.111mg 0.014mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 0.195mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.163mg 0.368mg 4%
Vitamin A 0µg 25µg 3%
Vitamin E 0.49mg 0.05mg 3%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 0.2µg 2%
Carbs 11g 17.75g 2%
Net carbs 9.2g 17.75g N/A
Sugar 9g 17.75g N/A
Tryptophan 0.054mg 0%
Threonine 0.174mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.234mg 0%
Leucine 0.378mg 0%
Lysine 0.306mg 0%
Methionine 0.097mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.186mg 0%
Valine 0.258mg 0%
Histidine 0.105mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Jerky Milkshake
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
15%
Milkshake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
Jerky
18%
Milkshake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Milkshake
Milkshake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Milkshake
Milkshake contains less Sodium (difference - 1986mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Milkshake
Milkshake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.964g)
Which food is cheaper?
Milkshake
Milkshake is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.75g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
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. Milkshake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170884/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.