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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.
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 19% 9.6% 12% 56% 70% 28% 40% 34% 93% 65%
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%
~equal in Copper ~0.211mg

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 0.67% 27% 0% 0% 47% 42% 16% 29% 14% 21% 0% 20% 0%
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
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
5% 22% 52% 20%
Protein: 4.9 g
Fats: 22.2 g
Carbs: 52.2 g
Water: 19.5 g
Other: 1.2 g
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
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
19% 54% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.989 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.71 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -63.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +464.8%
~equal in 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.
Jerky Pecan pie
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jerky Pecan pie 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Jerky Pecan pie
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
17%
Pecan pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
Jerky
43%
Pecan pie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie contains less Sodium (difference - 1819mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.861g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Jerky
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.

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. Pecan pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172786/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.