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Jerky vs. Chili pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between jerky and chili pepper

  • Jerky has more zinc, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B12, and folate, while chili pepper has more vitamin C, vitamin B6, and vitamin A.
  • Chili pepper's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 160% higher.
  • The amount of saturated fat in chili pepper is lower.
  • Jerky has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of jerky is 0, while the glycemic index of chili pepper is 45.

The food types used in this comparison are Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed and Peppers, hot chili, red, 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.
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 16% 4.2% 28% 39% 43% 7.1% 18% 1.2% 24% 2.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +121.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +42.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +85.4%
Contains more IronIron +426.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +76%
Contains more ZincZinc +3019.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +846.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2040%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +68.5%

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
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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 479% 16% 14% 0% 18% 20% 23% 12% 117% 0% 35% 17% 5.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +113.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +65.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +39.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +482.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +900.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +40.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +23.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +182.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +508.7%

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
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 1.87 g
Fats: 0.44 g
Carbs: 8.81 g
Water: 88.02 g
Other: 0.86 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1675.4%
Contains more FatsFats +5718.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +24.9%
Contains more OtherOther +695.3%
Contains more WaterWater +276.8%

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
14% 8% 78%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.042 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.024 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.239 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +47004.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +323%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jerky Chili pepper DV% diff.
Vitamin C 0mg 143.7mg 160%
Sodium 2081mg 9mg 90%
Zinc 8.11mg 0.26mg 71%
Protein 33.2g 1.87g 63%
Iron 5.42mg 1.03mg 55%
Phosphorus 407mg 43mg 52%
Saturated fat 10.85g 0.042g 49%
Vitamin B12 0.99µg 0µg 41%
Fats 25.6g 0.44g 39%
Monounsaturated fat 11.305g 0.024g 28%
Folate 134µg 23µg 28%
Vitamin B6 0.179mg 0.506mg 25%
Calories 410kcal 40kcal 19%
Selenium 10.7µg 0.5µg 19%
Choline 109.1mg 10.9mg 18%
Cholesterol 48mg 0mg 16%
Copper 0.227mg 0.129mg 11%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 14µg 10%
Potassium 597mg 322mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0.072mg 7%
Magnesium 51mg 23mg 7%
Vitamin A 0µg 48µg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.011g 0.239g 5%
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 0.086mg 4%
Manganese 0.111mg 0.187mg 3%
Vitamin B3 1.732mg 1.244mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg 2%
Calcium 20mg 14mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.163mg 0.201mg 1%
Vitamin D 11IU 0IU 1%
Fiber 1.8g 1.5g 1%
Vitamin E 0.49mg 0.69mg 1%
Carbs 11g 8.81g 1%
Net carbs 9.2g 7.31g N/A
Sugar 9g 5.3g N/A
Tryptophan 0.026mg 0%
Threonine 0.074mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.065mg 0%
Leucine 0.105mg 0%
Lysine 0.089mg 0%
Methionine 0.024mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.062mg 0%
Valine 0.084mg 0%
Histidine 0.041mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Jerky Chili pepper
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
58%
Chili pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
Jerky
18%
Chili pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Jerky
Jerky is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 2072mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.808g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
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. Chili pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170106/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.