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Jerky vs. Pico de gallo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Jerky and Pico de gallo different?

  • Jerky has more Iron than Pico de gallo.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Jerky is 70% higher.
  • Pico de gallo has less Saturated Fat.

Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed and PACE, Pico De Gallo are the varieties 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
9
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 61% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -77.5%

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
11
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 13% 19% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%

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
9% 88% 3%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 9.38 g
Water: 88 g
Other: 2.62 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +17.3%
Contains more OtherOther +161.1%
Contains more WaterWater +276.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Jerky Pico de gallo
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 Pico de gallo Opinion
Calories 410kcal 31kcal Jerky
Protein 33.2g 0g Jerky
Fats 25.6g 0g Jerky
Vitamin C 0mg 3.8mg Pico de gallo
Net carbs 9.2g 9.38g Pico de gallo
Carbs 11g 9.38g Jerky
Cholesterol 48mg 0mg Pico de gallo
Vitamin D 11IU Jerky
Magnesium 51mg Jerky
Calcium 20mg 0mg Jerky
Potassium 597mg Jerky
Iron 5.42mg 0mg Jerky
Sugar 9g 6.25g Pico de gallo
Fiber 1.8g Jerky
Copper 0.227mg Jerky
Zinc 8.11mg Jerky
Phosphorus 407mg Jerky
Sodium 2081mg 469mg Pico de gallo
Vitamin A 0IU 313IU Pico de gallo
Vitamin E 0.49mg Jerky
Vitamin D 0.3µg Jerky
Manganese 0.111mg Jerky
Selenium 10.7µg Jerky
Vitamin B1 0.154mg Jerky
Vitamin B2 0.142mg Jerky
Vitamin B3 1.732mg Jerky
Vitamin B5 0.163mg Jerky
Vitamin B6 0.179mg Jerky
Vitamin B12 0.99µg Jerky
Vitamin K 2.3µg Jerky
Folate 134µg Jerky
Choline 109.1mg Jerky
Saturated Fat 10.85g 0g Pico de gallo
Monounsaturated Fat 11.305g Jerky
Polyunsaturated fat 1.011g Jerky

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Jerky Pico de gallo
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
2%
Pico de gallo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
Jerky
6%
Pico de gallo

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pico de gallo
Pico de gallo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pico de gallo
Pico de gallo is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pico de gallo
Pico de gallo contains less Sodium (difference - 1612mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pico de gallo
Pico de gallo is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.85g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pico de gallo
Pico de gallo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Pico de gallo
Pico de gallo 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

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.