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Jerky vs. Pilaf — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Jerky and Pilaf

  • Jerky has more Zinc, Vitamin B12, Iron, and Phosphorus, however, Pilaf has more Selenium, Vitamin B1, Manganese, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Zinc from Jerky is 65% higher.
  • Pilaf has 50 times less Vitamin B12 than Jerky. Jerky has 0.99µg of Vitamin B12, while Pilaf has 0.02µg.
  • Pilaf is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed and Rice and vermicelli mix, rice pilaf flavor, unprepared.

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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
6
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4
Pilaf
Contains more Iron +122.1%
Contains more Magnesium +59.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +164.3%
Contains more Potassium +217.6%
Contains more Zinc +703%
Contains more Copper +36.7%
Contains more Calcium +315%
Contains less Sodium -37.4%
Contains more Manganese +694.6%
Contains more Selenium +202.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 204% 37% 175% 53% 272% 222% 76% 15% 59%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 92% 23% 66% 17% 170% 28% 56% 116% 177%
Contains more Iron +122.1%
Contains more Magnesium +59.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +164.3%
Contains more Potassium +217.6%
Contains more Zinc +703%
Contains more Copper +36.7%
Contains more Calcium +315%
Contains less Sodium -37.4%
Contains more Manganese +694.6%
Contains more Selenium +202.8%

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
5
:
7
Pilaf
Contains more Vitamin E +1125%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +63.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +4850%
Contains more Vitamin K +360%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +291.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +253.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +338.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +123.5%
Contains more Folate +58.2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 10% 9% 0% 39% 33% 33% 10% 42% 101% 124% 6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 14% 151% 21% 115% 43% 93% 159% 3% 2%
Contains more Vitamin E +1125%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +63.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +4850%
Contains more Vitamin K +360%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +291.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +253.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +338.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +123.5%
Contains more Folate +58.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jerky
4
:
1
Pilaf
Contains more Protein +218.6%
Contains more Fats +1768.6%
Contains more Water +190.5%
Contains more Other +77.2%
Contains more Carbs +593.7%
33% 26% 11% 23% 7%
Protein: 33.2 g
Fats: 25.6 g
Carbs: 11 g
Water: 23.36 g
Other: 6.84 g
10% 76% 8% 4%
Protein: 10.42 g
Fats: 1.37 g
Carbs: 76.31 g
Water: 8.04 g
Other: 3.86 g
Contains more Protein +218.6%
Contains more Fats +1768.6%
Contains more Water +190.5%
Contains more Other +77.2%
Contains more Carbs +593.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jerky
2
:
1
Pilaf
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2930.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +168.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.2%
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 10.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.011 g
29% 35% 36%
Saturated Fat: 0.307 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.373 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.377 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2930.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +168.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jerky Pilaf Opinion
Net carbs 9.2g 75.11g Pilaf
Protein 33.2g 10.42g Jerky
Fats 25.6g 1.37g Jerky
Carbs 11g 76.31g Pilaf
Calories 410kcal 359kcal Jerky
Starch 71.23g Pilaf
Sugar 9g 1.53g Pilaf
Fiber 1.8g 1.2g Jerky
Calcium 20mg 83mg Pilaf
Iron 5.42mg 2.44mg Jerky
Magnesium 51mg 32mg Jerky
Phosphorus 407mg 154mg Jerky
Potassium 597mg 188mg Jerky
Sodium 2081mg 1303mg Pilaf
Zinc 8.11mg 1.01mg Jerky
Copper 0.227mg 0.166mg Jerky
Manganese 0.111mg 0.882mg Pilaf
Selenium 10.7µg 32.4µg Pilaf
Vitamin A 0IU 14IU Pilaf
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 4µg Pilaf
Vitamin E 0.49mg 0.04mg Jerky
Vitamin D 11IU 0IU Jerky
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg Jerky
Vitamin C 0mg 4.1mg Pilaf
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0.603mg Pilaf
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 0.087mg Jerky
Vitamin B3 1.732mg 6.127mg Pilaf
Vitamin B5 0.163mg 0.715mg Pilaf
Vitamin B6 0.179mg 0.4mg Pilaf
Folate 134µg 212µg Pilaf
Vitamin B12 0.99µg 0.02µg Jerky
Vitamin K 2.3µg 0.5µg Jerky
Tryptophan 0.086mg Pilaf
Threonine 0.221mg Pilaf
Isoleucine 0.279mg Pilaf
Leucine 0.523mg Pilaf
Lysine 0.189mg Pilaf
Methionine 0.145mg Pilaf
Phenylalanine 0.32mg Pilaf
Valine 0.374mg Pilaf
Histidine 0.15mg Pilaf
Cholesterol 48mg 1mg Pilaf
Saturated Fat 10.85g 0.307g Pilaf
Monounsaturated Fat 11.305g 0.373g Jerky
Polyunsaturated fat 1.011g 0.377g Jerky

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Jerky Pilaf
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
34%
Jerky
50%
Pilaf
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
Jerky
77%
Pilaf

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pilaf
Pilaf contains less Sodium (difference - 778mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.543g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pilaf
Pilaf is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
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. Pilaf - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168951/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.