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Jerky vs. Potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Jerky and Potato chips

  • Jerky has more Zinc, Iron, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, and Folate, while Potato chips has more Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, and Potassium.
  • Jerky covers your daily need of Sodium 90% more than Potato chips.
  • The amount of Sodium in Potato chips is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed and Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted.

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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
4
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 48% 7.2% 113% 61% 102% 30% 71% 1% 57% 44%
Contains more IronIron +232.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +644%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +146.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +32.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +31.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +20%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +113.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +34.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +296.4%

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
4
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 104% 0% 182% 0% 42% 45% 72% 24% 152% 0% 55% 34% 20%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +197.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +190.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +1759.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +38.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +121%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +146.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +268.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +860.9%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.167mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jerky
3
33% 26% 11% 23% 7%
Protein: 33.2 g
Fats: 25.6 g
Carbs: 11 g
Water: 23.36 g
Other: 6.84 g
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +374.3%
Contains more WaterWater +1129.5%
Contains more OtherOther +90%
Contains more FatsFats +35.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +380.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jerky
2
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 10.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.011 g
33% 30% 37%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 10.96 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.17 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +14.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1103.8%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~10.96g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jerky Potato chips Opinion
Calories 410kcal 536kcal Potato chips
Protein 33.2g 7g Jerky
Fats 25.6g 34.6g Potato chips
Vitamin C 0mg 31.1mg Potato chips
Net carbs 9.2g 48.1g Potato chips
Carbs 11g 52.9g Potato chips
Cholesterol 48mg 0mg Potato chips
Vitamin D 11IU 0IU Jerky
Magnesium 51mg 67mg Potato chips
Calcium 20mg 24mg Potato chips
Potassium 597mg 1275mg Potato chips
Iron 5.42mg 1.63mg Jerky
Sugar 9g 0.22g Potato chips
Fiber 1.8g 4.8g Potato chips
Copper 0.227mg 0.306mg Potato chips
Zinc 8.11mg 1.09mg Jerky
Phosphorus 407mg 165mg Jerky
Sodium 2081mg 8mg Potato chips
Vitamin E 0.49mg 9.11mg Potato chips
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg Jerky
Manganese 0.111mg 0.44mg Potato chips
Selenium 10.7µg 8.1µg Jerky
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0.167mg Potato chips
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 0.197mg Potato chips
Vitamin B3 1.732mg 3.827mg Potato chips
Vitamin B5 0.163mg 0.402mg Potato chips
Vitamin B6 0.179mg 0.66mg Potato chips
Vitamin B12 0.99µg 0µg Jerky
Vitamin K 2.3µg 22.1µg Potato chips
Folate 134µg 45µg Jerky
Choline 109.1mg 37.5mg Jerky
Saturated Fat 10.85g 10.96g Jerky
Monounsaturated Fat 11.305g 9.84g Jerky
Polyunsaturated fat 1.011g 12.17g Potato chips
Tryptophan 0.108mg Potato chips
Threonine 0.253mg Potato chips
Isoleucine 0.283mg Potato chips
Leucine 0.419mg Potato chips
Lysine 0.424mg Potato chips
Methionine 0.11mg Potato chips
Phenylalanine 0.31mg Potato chips
Valine 0.392mg Potato chips
Histidine 153mg Potato chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Jerky Potato chips
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
56%
Potato chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
Jerky
53%
Potato chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.78g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 2073mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato chips
Potato chips is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.11g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170649/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.