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Jerky vs. Mustard — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are jerky and mustard different?

  • Jerky is richer in zinc, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B12, folate, and copper, while mustard is higher in selenium.
  • Jerky covers your daily need for zinc, 68% more than mustard.
  • Mustard is lower in cholesterol.
  • Mustard has a higher glycemic index (32) than jerky (0).

Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed and Mustard, prepared, yellow types were 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
5
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 34% 19% 13% 60% 25% 17% 46% 144% 55% 183%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +292.8%
Contains more IronIron +236.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +206.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +1167.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +276.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +215%
Contains less SodiumSodium -46.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +280.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +213.1%
~equal in Magnesium ~48mg

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
9
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 1% 1.7% 7.2% 0% 44% 16% 11% 15% 16% 0% 3.5% 5.3% 12%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +36.1%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +102.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +206.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +155.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +64.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +1814.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +387.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +14.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +55.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
4% 3% 6% 84% 3%
Protein: 3.74 g
Fats: 3.34 g
Carbs: 5.83 g
Water: 83.72 g
Other: 3.37 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +787.7%
Contains more FatsFats +666.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +88.7%
Contains more OtherOther +103%
Contains more WaterWater +258.4%

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
7% 69% 24%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.214 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.182 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.774 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +418.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +30.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jerky Mustard DV% diff.
Zinc 8.11mg 0.64mg 68%
Protein 33.2g 3.74g 59%
Iron 5.42mg 1.61mg 48%
Saturated fat 10.85g 0.214g 48%
Phosphorus 407mg 108mg 43%
Sodium 2081mg 1104mg 42%
Selenium 10.7µg 33.5µg 41%
Vitamin B12 0.99µg 0µg 41%
Fats 25.6g 3.34g 34%
Folate 134µg 7µg 32%
Monounsaturated fat 11.305g 2.182g 23%
Calories 410kcal 60kcal 18%
Copper 0.227mg 0.074mg 17%
Cholesterol 48mg 0mg 16%
Choline 109.1mg 22.4mg 16%
Manganese 0.111mg 0.422mg 14%
Potassium 597mg 152mg 13%
Fiber 1.8g 4g 9%
Vitamin B6 0.179mg 0.07mg 8%
Vitamin B3 1.732mg 0.565mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 0.07mg 6%
Calcium 20mg 63mg 4%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.163mg 0.254mg 2%
Carbs 11g 5.83g 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.011g 0.774g 2%
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0.177mg 2%
Magnesium 51mg 48mg 1%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 1.4µg 1%
Vitamin D 11IU 0IU 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 5µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.49mg 0.36mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg 0%
Net carbs 9.2g 1.83g N/A
Sugar 9g 0.92g N/A
Starch 0.64g 0%
Trans fat 0.009g N/A
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0%
Threonine 0.167mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.146mg 0%
Leucine 0.292mg 0%
Lysine 0.264mg 0%
Methionine 0.076mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.161mg 0%
Valine 0.189mg 0%
Histidine 0.119mg 0%
Fructose 0.23g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.373g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.018g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.358g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Jerky Mustard
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
10%
Mustard
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
Jerky
60%
Mustard

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.08g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mustard
Mustard contains less Sodium (difference - 977mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.636g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mustard
Mustard is cheaper (difference - $1.9)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
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. Mustard - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172234/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.