Jerky vs. Popcorn — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between jerky and popcorn?
- Jerky is richer in zinc, vitamin B12, iron, folate, and selenium, yet popcorn is richer in fiber, manganese, and magnesium.
- Jerky's daily need coverage for sodium is 90% higher.
- Popcorn contains less sodium.
- Jerky has a lower glycemic index than popcorn.
We used Snacks, beef jerky, chopped, and formed and Snacks, popcorn, air-popped types in this comparison.
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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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +185.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +81.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +69.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +163.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +13.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +182.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +15.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +902.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +69% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +48.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +71.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +14% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +91.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +332.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +414.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +212.9% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Sodium | 2081mg | 8mg | 90% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 14.5g | 51% |
| Saturated fat | 10.85g | 0.637g | 46% |
| Zinc | 8.11mg | 3.08mg | 46% |
| Manganese | 0.111mg | 1.113mg | 44% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.99µg | 0µg | 41% |
| Protein | 33.2g | 12.94g | 41% |
| Fats | 25.6g | 4.54g | 32% |
| Iron | 5.42mg | 3.19mg | 28% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 11.305g | 0.95g | 26% |
| Folate | 134µg | 31µg | 26% |
| Carbs | 11g | 77.78g | 22% |
| Magnesium | 51mg | 144mg | 22% |
| Starch | 54.4g | 22% | |
| Selenium | 10.7µg | 0µg | 19% |
| Cholesterol | 48mg | 0mg | 16% |
| Choline | 109.1mg | 21.2mg | 16% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.011g | 2.318g | 9% |
| Potassium | 597mg | 329mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 407mg | 358mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.163mg | 0.51mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.142mg | 0.083mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.227mg | 0.262mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.154mg | 0.104mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.732mg | 2.308mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0.3µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.179mg | 0.157mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 1.2µg | 1% |
| Calories | 410kcal | 387kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.49mg | 0.29mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 10µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 7mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 11IU | 0IU | 1% |
| Net carbs | 9.2g | 63.28g | N/A |
| Sugar | 9g | 0.87g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.085mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.452mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.431mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.473mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.338mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.252mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.59mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.607mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.367mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.07g | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +156.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +463.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +603.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +381.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +607.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1090% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -94.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +129.3% |
