Jerky vs. Potato sticks — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between jerky and potato sticks?
- Jerky is higher in zinc, vitamin B12, iron, phosphorus, and folate, yet potato sticks are higher in vitamin E, vitamin C, vitamin B3, and potassium.
- Jerky's daily need coverage for zinc is 65% more.
- The amount of sodium in potato sticks is lower.
We used Snacks, beef jerky, chopped, and formed and Snacks, potato sticks types in this article.
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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 IronIron | +138.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +719.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +136.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +32.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +25.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +107.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +38.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -69.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +281.1% |
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 DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +60.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +22.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +235% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +212.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1759.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +176.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +147.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +78.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +860.9% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.011g | 17.9g | 113% |
| Zinc | 8.11mg | 0.99mg | 65% |
| Sodium | 2081mg | 633mg | 63% |
| Vitamin E | 0.49mg | 9.11mg | 57% |
| Protein | 33.2g | 6.7g | 53% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 47.3mg | 53% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.99µg | 0µg | 41% |
| Iron | 5.42mg | 2.27mg | 39% |
| Phosphorus | 407mg | 172mg | 34% |
| Folate | 134µg | 40µg | 24% |
| Potassium | 597mg | 1237mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.732mg | 4.785mg | 19% |
| Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 22.1µg | 17% |
| Cholesterol | 48mg | 0mg | 16% |
| Carbs | 11g | 53.3g | 14% |
| Manganese | 0.111mg | 0.423mg | 14% |
| Fats | 25.6g | 34.4g | 14% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 11.305g | 6.16g | 13% |
| Choline | 109.1mg | 34.9mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.179mg | 0.32mg | 11% |
| Copper | 0.227mg | 0.315mg | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 10.85g | 8.88g | 9% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 3.4g | 6% |
| Calories | 410kcal | 522kcal | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.154mg | 0.096mg | 5% |
| Selenium | 10.7µg | 8.1µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.163mg | 0.403mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 51mg | 64mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.142mg | 0.116mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.3µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 11IU | 0IU | 1% |
| Net carbs | 9.2g | 49.9g | N/A |
| Calcium | 20mg | 18mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 9g | 0.22g | N/A |
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:
6.7 g
Fats:
34.4 g
Carbs:
53.3 g
Water:
2.2 g
Other:
3.4 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +395.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +961.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +101.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +34.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +384.5% |
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
8.88 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.16 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
17.9 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +83.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -18.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1670.5% |
