Jerky vs. Pistachio — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between jerky and pistachios
- Jerky has more zinc, vitamin B12, and folate, while pistachios have more copper, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, manganese, and fiber.
- Pistachios cover your daily need for copper, 119% more than jerky.
- The amount of sodium in pistachios is lower.
- Jerky has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of jerky is 0, while the glycemic index of pistachios is 28.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Snacks, beef jerky, chopped, and formed and Nuts, pistachio nuts, 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 IronIron | +38.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +268.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +52.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +137.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +425% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +71.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +472.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +20.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +981.1% |
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 DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +33.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +162.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +483.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +464.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +12.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +219% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +849.7% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Copper | 0.227mg | 1.3mg | 119% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.179mg | 1.7mg | 117% |
| Sodium | 2081mg | 1mg | 90% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.011g | 14.38g | 89% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.154mg | 0.87mg | 60% |
| Zinc | 8.11mg | 2.2mg | 54% |
| Manganese | 0.111mg | 1.2mg | 47% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.99µg | 0µg | 41% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 10.6g | 35% |
| Fats | 25.6g | 45.32g | 30% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 11.305g | 23.257g | 30% |
| Protein | 33.2g | 20.16g | 26% |
| Saturated fat | 10.85g | 5.907g | 22% |
| Folate | 134µg | 51µg | 21% |
| Choline | 109.1mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 5.42mg | 3.92mg | 19% |
| Magnesium | 51mg | 121mg | 17% |
| Vitamin E | 0.49mg | 2.86mg | 16% |
| Cholesterol | 48mg | 0mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 597mg | 1025mg | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 407mg | 490mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 105mg | 9% |
| Calories | 410kcal | 560kcal | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.163mg | 0.52mg | 7% |
| Selenium | 10.7µg | 7µg | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 5.6mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 11g | 27.17g | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.732mg | 1.3mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 26µg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.3µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.142mg | 0.16mg | 1% |
| Starch | 1.67g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 11IU | 0IU | 1% |
| Net carbs | 9.2g | 16.57g | N/A |
| Sugar | 9g | 7.66g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.251mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.684mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.917mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.604mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.138mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.36mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.092mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.249mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.512mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.24g | 0% | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 14.091g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +64.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +434.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +129.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +77% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +147% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -45.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +105.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1322.4% |
