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Jerky vs. Onion rings — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Jerky and Onion rings different?

  • Jerky is richer in Zinc, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Folate, Choline, and Copper, while Onion rings is higher in Vitamin K.
  • Jerky covers your daily need of Sodium 74% more than Onion rings.
  • Onion rings is lower in Sodium.

Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed and Onion rings, breaded, par fried, frozen, prepared, heated in oven 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
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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 12% 9.3% 11% 47% 24% 11% 30% 48% 45% 31%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +385.4%
Contains more IronIron +333.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +211%
Contains more ZincZinc +1831%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +473.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +91.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +55%
Contains less SodiumSodium -82.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +213.5%

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
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% 9% 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 5.3% 0% 9.2% 0% 46% 27% 25% 18% 27% 0% 85% 25% 5.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +22.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +28.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +53%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +306.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +919.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +20.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +80.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1382.6%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.46mg

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% 14% 34% 46%
Protein: 4.14 g
Fats: 14.3 g
Carbs: 33.79 g
Water: 46.37 g
Other: 1.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +701.9%
Contains more FatsFats +79%
Contains more OtherOther +388.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +207.2%
Contains more WaterWater +98.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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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
17% 23% 60%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.137 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.633 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +276.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -80.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +655%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jerky Onion rings Opinion
Calories 410kcal 276kcal Jerky
Protein 33.2g 4.14g Jerky
Fats 25.6g 14.3g Jerky
Vitamin C 0mg 1.6mg Onion rings
Net carbs 9.2g 31.59g Onion rings
Carbs 11g 33.79g Onion rings
Cholesterol 48mg 0mg Onion rings
Vitamin D 11IU 0IU Jerky
Magnesium 51mg 17mg Jerky
Calcium 20mg 31mg Onion rings
Potassium 597mg 123mg Jerky
Iron 5.42mg 1.25mg Jerky
Sugar 9g 5.1g Onion rings
Fiber 1.8g 2.2g Onion rings
Copper 0.227mg 0.073mg Jerky
Zinc 8.11mg 0.42mg Jerky
Starch 25.58g Onion rings
Phosphorus 407mg 71mg Jerky
Sodium 2081mg 370mg Onion rings
Vitamin E 0.49mg 0.46mg Jerky
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg Jerky
Manganese 0.111mg 0.348mg Onion rings
Selenium 10.7µg 5.6µg Jerky
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0.185mg Onion rings
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 0.116mg Jerky
Vitamin B3 1.732mg 1.349mg Jerky
Vitamin B5 0.163mg 0.294mg Onion rings
Vitamin B6 0.179mg 0.117mg Jerky
Vitamin B12 0.99µg 0µg Jerky
Vitamin K 2.3µg 34.1µg Onion rings
Folate 134µg 33µg Jerky
Trans Fat 0.053g Jerky
Choline 109.1mg 10.7mg Jerky
Saturated Fat 10.85g 2.137g Onion rings
Monounsaturated Fat 11.305g 3g Jerky
Polyunsaturated fat 1.011g 7.633g Onion rings
Tryptophan 0.07mg Onion rings
Threonine 0.15mg Onion rings
Isoleucine 0.214mg Onion rings
Leucine 0.35mg Onion rings
Lysine 0.151mg Onion rings
Methionine 0.081mg Onion rings
Phenylalanine 0.243mg Onion rings
Valine 0.216mg Onion rings
Histidine 0.109mg Onion rings
Fructose 1.26g Onion rings
Omega-3 - ALA 0.789g Onion rings
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.047g Onion rings
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Onion rings
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.346g Onion rings

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Jerky Onion rings
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
36%
Jerky
21%
Onion rings
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
Jerky
27%
Onion rings

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Onion rings
Onion rings is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Onion rings
Onion rings is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Onion rings
Onion rings contains less Sodium (difference - 1711mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Onion rings
Onion rings is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.713g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Onion rings
Onion rings is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Onion rings
Onion rings is cheaper (difference - $4)
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. Onion rings - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170415/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.