Jerky vs. Pecan pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between jerky and pecan pie?
- Jerky is higher in zinc, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B12, folate, and potassium, yet pecan pie is higher in manganese.
- Jerky's daily need coverage for sodium is 79% more.
- Jerky has 8 times more zinc than pecan pie. While jerky has 8.11mg of zinc, pecan pie has only 1.02mg.
- The amount of sodium in pecan pie is lower.
- The glycemic index of jerky is lower.
We used Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed and Pie, pecan, prepared from recipe types 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.
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +96.2% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +348.9% |
Contains more IronIron | +266.2% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +695.1% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +333% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +60% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -87.4% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +541.4% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +12.1% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +104.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +198.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +482.4% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +415.4% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +22.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +26.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +193.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more ProteinProtein | +577.6% |
Contains more FatsFats | +15.3% |
Contains more WaterWater | +19.8% |
Contains more OtherOther | +470% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +374.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -63.2% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +464.8% |
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Monounsaturated fat
~11.181g
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 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 Cholesterol |
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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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DV% diff. |
Sodium | 2081mg | 262mg | 79% |
Zinc | 8.11mg | 1.02mg | 64% |
Protein | 33.2g | 4.9g | 57% |
Iron | 5.42mg | 1.48mg | 49% |
Phosphorus | 407mg | 94mg | 45% |
Vitamin B12 | 0.99µg | 0.17µg | 34% |
Saturated fat | 10.85g | 3.989g | 31% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 1.011g | 5.71g | 31% |
Folate | 134µg | 26µg | 27% |
Manganese | 0.111mg | 0.712mg | 26% |
Choline | 109.1mg | 20% | |
Potassium | 597mg | 133mg | 14% |
Carbs | 11g | 52.2g | 14% |
Cholesterol | 48mg | 87mg | 13% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.179mg | 0.06mg | 9% |
Vitamin A | 0µg | 82µg | 9% |
Fiber | 1.8g | 7% | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.163mg | 0.479mg | 6% |
Magnesium | 51mg | 26mg | 6% |
Vitamin B3 | 1.732mg | 0.847mg | 6% |
Fats | 25.6g | 22.2g | 5% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.142mg | 0.18mg | 3% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.154mg | 0.188mg | 3% |
Vitamin E | 0.49mg | 3% | |
Selenium | 10.7µg | 12µg | 2% |
Vitamin D | 0.3µg | 2% | |
Copper | 0.227mg | 0.211mg | 2% |
Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 2% | |
Calcium | 20mg | 32mg | 1% |
Vitamin D | 11IU | 1% | |
Calories | 410kcal | 412kcal | 0% |
Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
Net carbs | 9.2g | 52.2g | N/A |
Sugar | 9g | N/A | |
Monounsaturated fat | 11.305g | 11.181g | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.069mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.189mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.223mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 0.372mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 0.248mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.125mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.25mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.255mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.116mg | 0% | |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.008g | N/A |
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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%

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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%

43%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Pecan pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Pecan pie contains less Sodium (difference - 1819mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Pecan pie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.861g)
Which food is cheaper?

Pecan pie is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Jerky is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Jerky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
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.