Jerky vs. Potato salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between jerky and potato salad?
- Jerky is richer in zinc, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B12, folate, copper, and selenium, yet potato salad is richer in vitamin C.
- Jerky's daily need coverage for zinc is 71% higher.
- Potato salad contains less saturated fat.
- Jerky has a lower glycemic index than potato salad.
We used Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed and Potato salad, home-prepared 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +240% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +135% |
| Contains more IronIron | +733.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +92.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +2516.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +682.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +161% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -74.6% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +136.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +94.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +27% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1814.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +227.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
33.2 g
Fats:
25.6 g
Carbs:
11 g
Water:
23.36 g
Other:
6.84 g
Protein:
2.68 g
Fats:
8.2 g
Carbs:
11.17 g
Water:
76 g
Other:
1.95 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1138.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +212.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +250.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +225.3% |
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Carbs
~11.17g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
10.85 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.011 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.429 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.737 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +355.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -86.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +269.6% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Zinc | 8.11mg | 0.31mg | 71% |
| Sodium | 2081mg | 529mg | 67% |
| Protein | 33.2g | 2.68g | 61% |
| Iron | 5.42mg | 0.65mg | 60% |
| Phosphorus | 407mg | 52mg | 51% |
| Saturated fat | 10.85g | 1.429g | 43% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.99µg | 0µg | 41% |
| Folate | 134µg | 7µg | 32% |
| Fats | 25.6g | 8.2g | 27% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 11.305g | 2.48g | 22% |
| Choline | 109.1mg | 20% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.011g | 3.737g | 18% |
| Calories | 410kcal | 143kcal | 13% |
| Selenium | 10.7µg | 4.1µg | 12% |
| Copper | 0.227mg | 0.118mg | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 10mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 597mg | 254mg | 10% |
| Magnesium | 51mg | 15mg | 9% |
| Cholesterol | 48mg | 68mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.163mg | 0.534mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.154mg | 0.077mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.142mg | 0.06mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.732mg | 0.89mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 32µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.179mg | 0.141mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.49mg | 3% | |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 1.3g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 11IU | 0IU | 1% |
| Carbs | 11g | 11.17g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 9.2g | 9.87g | N/A |
| Calcium | 20mg | 19mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 9g | N/A | |
| Manganese | 0.111mg | 0.101mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.042mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.116mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.141mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.202mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.171mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.066mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.135mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.172mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.062mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
35%
13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
24%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato salad contains less Sodium (difference - 1552mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.421g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato salad is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jerky is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Jerky is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Jerky is relatively richer in vitamins