Jerky vs. Shiitake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between jerky and shiitake
- Jerky has more zinc, iron, phosphorus, folate, vitamin B1, copper, and selenium; however, shiitake is richer in vitamin B5 and vitamin B3.
- Jerky covers your daily sodium needs 90% more than shiitake.
- Shiitake has 13 times less iron than jerky. Jerky has 5.42mg of iron, while shiitake has 0.41mg.
- Shiitake contains less sodium.
- Shiitake has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of shiitake is 32, while the glycemic index of jerky is 0.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed and Mushrooms, shiitake, 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.
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +155% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +900% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +96.4% |
Contains more IronIron | +1222% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +59.9% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +687.4% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +263.4% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +87.7% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.6% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +107.2% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +926.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +930.8% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +33.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +52.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +123.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +820.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +63.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more ProteinProtein | +1382.1% |
Contains more FatsFats | +5124.5% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +62% |
Contains more OtherOther | +824.3% |
Contains more WaterWater | +284.2% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in price |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Rich in minerals |
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Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Sodium | 2081mg | 9mg | 90% |
Zinc | 8.11mg | 1.03mg | 64% |
Iron | 5.42mg | 0.41mg | 63% |
Protein | 33.2g | 2.24g | 62% |
Saturated fat | 10.85g | 49% | |
Phosphorus | 407mg | 112mg | 42% |
Vitamin B12 | 0.99µg | 41% | |
Fats | 25.6g | 0.49g | 39% |
Folate | 134µg | 13µg | 30% |
Monounsaturated fat | 11.305g | 28% | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.163mg | 1.5mg | 27% |
Choline | 109.1mg | 20% | |
Calories | 410kcal | 34kcal | 19% |
Cholesterol | 48mg | 16% | |
Vitamin B3 | 1.732mg | 3.877mg | 13% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.154mg | 0.015mg | 12% |
Copper | 0.227mg | 0.142mg | 9% |
Selenium | 10.7µg | 5.7µg | 9% |
Potassium | 597mg | 304mg | 9% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.179mg | 0.293mg | 9% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 1.011g | 7% | |
Magnesium | 51mg | 20mg | 7% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.142mg | 0.217mg | 6% |
Manganese | 0.111mg | 0.23mg | 5% |
Vitamin E | 0.49mg | 3% | |
Fiber | 1.8g | 2.5g | 3% |
Calcium | 20mg | 2mg | 2% |
Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 2% | |
Carbs | 11g | 6.79g | 1% |
Vitamin D | 11IU | 18IU | 1% |
Vitamin D | 0.3µg | 0.4µg | 1% |
Net carbs | 9.2g | 4.29g | N/A |
Sugar | 9g | 2.38g | N/A |
Tryptophan | 0.011mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.134mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.111mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 0.189mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 0.134mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.033mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.111mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.145mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.056mg | 0% |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%

24%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Shiitake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Shiitake is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.62g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Shiitake contains less Sodium (difference - 2072mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Shiitake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.85g)
Which food is cheaper?

Shiitake is cheaper (difference - $2.7)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Jerky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Jerky is relatively richer in minerals
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.