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Jerky vs. Pimiento — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Jerky and Pimiento

  • Jerky has more Zinc, Phosphorus, Iron, Vitamin B12, Folate, Copper, and Selenium, however, Pimiento is higher in Vitamin C.
  • Pimiento covers your daily Vitamin C needs 94% more than Jerky.
  • Pimiento has less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed and Pimento, canned.

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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
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Contains more Calcium +233.3%
Contains more Iron +222.6%
Contains more Magnesium +750%
Contains more Phosphorus +2294.1%
Contains more Potassium +277.8%
Contains more Zinc +4168.4%
Contains more Copper +363.3%
Contains more Manganese +20.7%
Contains more Selenium +5250%
Contains less Sodium -99.3%
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 2% 63% 5% 8% 14% 2% 6% 17% 12% 2%
Contains more Calcium +233.3%
Contains more Iron +222.6%
Contains more Magnesium +750%
Contains more Phosphorus +2294.1%
Contains more Potassium +277.8%
Contains more Zinc +4168.4%
Contains more Copper +363.3%
Contains more Manganese +20.7%
Contains more Selenium +5250%
Contains less Sodium -99.3%

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
7
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Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +805.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +136.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +181.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1530%
Contains more Folate +2133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +40.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +260.9%
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 160% 14% 0% 283% 5% 14% 12% 1% 50% 5% 0% 21%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +805.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +136.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +181.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1530%
Contains more Folate +2133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +40.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +260.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jerky
4
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Contains more Protein +2918.2%
Contains more Fats +8433.3%
Contains more Carbs +115.7%
Contains more Other +1610%
Contains more Water +298.5%
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% 93%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 5.1 g
Water: 93.1 g
Other: 0.4 g
Contains more Protein +2918.2%
Contains more Fats +8433.3%
Contains more Carbs +115.7%
Contains more Other +1610%
Contains more Water +298.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jerky
2
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Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +56425%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +528%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 10.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.011 g
20% 9% 71%
Saturated Fat: 0.045 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.161 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +56425%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +528%
Contains less Saturated 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 Pimiento
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 Pimiento Opinion
Net carbs 9.2g 3.2g Jerky
Protein 33.2g 1.1g Jerky
Fats 25.6g 0.3g Jerky
Carbs 11g 5.1g Jerky
Calories 410kcal 23kcal Jerky
Sugar 9g 2.71g Pimiento
Fiber 1.8g 1.9g Pimiento
Calcium 20mg 6mg Jerky
Iron 5.42mg 1.68mg Jerky
Magnesium 51mg 6mg Jerky
Phosphorus 407mg 17mg Jerky
Potassium 597mg 158mg Jerky
Sodium 2081mg 14mg Pimiento
Zinc 8.11mg 0.19mg Jerky
Copper 0.227mg 0.049mg Jerky
Manganese 0.111mg 0.092mg Jerky
Selenium 10.7µg 0.2µg Jerky
Vitamin A 0IU 2655IU Pimiento
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 133µg Pimiento
Vitamin E 0.49mg 0.69mg Pimiento
Vitamin D 11IU 0IU Jerky
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg Jerky
Vitamin C 0mg 84.9mg Pimiento
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0.017mg Jerky
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 0.06mg Jerky
Vitamin B3 1.732mg 0.615mg Jerky
Vitamin B5 0.163mg 0.01mg Jerky
Vitamin B6 0.179mg 0.215mg Pimiento
Folate 134µg 6µg Jerky
Vitamin B12 0.99µg 0µg Jerky
Vitamin K 2.3µg 8.3µg Pimiento
Tryptophan 0.014mg Pimiento
Threonine 0.04mg Pimiento
Isoleucine 0.036mg Pimiento
Leucine 0.058mg Pimiento
Lysine 0.049mg Pimiento
Methionine 0.013mg Pimiento
Phenylalanine 0.034mg Pimiento
Valine 0.046mg Pimiento
Histidine 0.022mg Pimiento
Cholesterol 48mg 0mg Pimiento
Saturated Fat 10.85g 0.045g Pimiento
Monounsaturated Fat 11.305g 0.02g Jerky
Polyunsaturated fat 1.011g 0.161g Jerky

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Jerky Pimiento
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
47%
Pimiento
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
Jerky
13%
Pimiento

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pimiento
Pimiento is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.29g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pimiento
Pimiento contains less Sodium (difference - 2067mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pimiento
Pimiento is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pimiento
Pimiento is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.805g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pimiento
Pimiento is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
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. Pimiento - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168559/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.