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Jerky vs. Brazil nut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between jerky and brazil nut

  • Jerky has more vitamin B12, iron, and zinc; however, brazil nut is richer in selenium, copper, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, and vitamin B1.
  • Brazil nut covers your daily selenium needs 3466% more than jerky.
  • Brazil nut contains less sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed and Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched.

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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
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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 269% 48% 58% 91% 581% 111% 311% 0.39% 160% 10456%
Contains more IronIron +123%
Contains more ZincZinc +99.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +637.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +700%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +10.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +667.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +78.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1001.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +17815.9%

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
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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 2.3% 0% 113% 0% 154% 8.1% 5.5% 11% 23% 0% 0% 17% 16%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +305.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +487.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +77.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +509.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +278.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1053.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +300.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +12.9%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg

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
14% 67% 12% 3% 3%
Protein: 14.32 g
Fats: 67.1 g
Carbs: 11.74 g
Water: 3.42 g
Other: 3.42 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +131.8%
Contains more WaterWater +583%
Contains more OtherOther +100%
Contains more FatsFats +162.1%
~equal in Carbs ~11.74g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
25% 37% 38%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 16.134 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 23.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 24.399 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -32.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +111.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2313.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jerky Brazil nut DV% diff.
Selenium 10.7µg 1917µg 3466%
Copper 0.227mg 1.743mg 168%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.011g 24.399g 156%
Sodium 2081mg 3mg 90%
Magnesium 51mg 376mg 77%
Fats 25.6g 67.1g 64%
Manganese 0.111mg 1.223mg 48%
Phosphorus 407mg 725mg 45%
Vitamin B12 0.99µg 0µg 41%
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0.617mg 39%
Protein 33.2g 14.32g 38%
Iron 5.42mg 2.43mg 37%
Zinc 8.11mg 4.06mg 37%
Vitamin E 0.49mg 5.65mg 34%
Monounsaturated fat 11.305g 23.879g 31%
Folate 134µg 22µg 28%
Saturated fat 10.85g 16.134g 24%
Fiber 1.8g 7.5g 23%
Cholesterol 48mg 0mg 16%
Choline 109.1mg 28.8mg 15%
Calcium 20mg 160mg 14%
Calories 410kcal 659kcal 12%
Vitamin B3 1.732mg 0.295mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 0.035mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.179mg 0.101mg 6%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 0µg 2%
Potassium 597mg 659mg 2%
Vitamin D 11IU 0IU 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg 1%
Carbs 11g 11.74g 0%
Net carbs 9.2g 4.24g N/A
Sugar 9g 2.33g N/A
Starch 0.25g 0%
Vitamin B5 0.163mg 0.184mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0%
Threonine 0.365mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.518mg 0%
Leucine 1.19mg 0%
Lysine 0.49mg 0%
Methionine 1.124mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.639mg 0%
Valine 0.76mg 0%
Histidine 0.409mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.018g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.018g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 23.859g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Jerky Brazil nut
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
27%
Brazil nut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
Jerky
1208%
Brazil nut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.284g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Jerky
Jerky is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.67g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut contains less Sodium (difference - 2078mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is relatively richer in minerals

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. Brazil nut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170569/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.