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Jerky vs. Pudding — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between jerky and pudding

  • Pudding contains less zinc, iron, phosphorus, folate, vitamin B12, choline, and potassium than jerky.
  • Jerky's daily need coverage for sodium is 86% higher.
  • Pudding contains 34 times less folate than jerky. Jerky contains 134µg of folate, while pudding contains 4µg.
  • The amount of sodium in pudding is lower.
  • Jerky has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of jerky is 0, while the glycemic index of pudding is 47.

The food types used in this comparison are Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed and Puddings, chocolate, dry mix, regular, prepared with whole milk.

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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
8
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 14% 32% 13% 13% 37% 13% 37% 13% 13% 20%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +155%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +298%
Contains more IronIron +1494.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +104.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +1589.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +367.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +14.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +189.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +430%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.3%

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
8
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% 4.5% 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 0% 13% 1.2% 17% 9.5% 36% 2.5% 20% 6.9% 39% 0.75% 3% 6.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +716.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +305.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1202.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +496.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +219.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +666.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +3250%
Contains more CholineCholine +865.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +10.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +100%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
3% 3% 20% 73%
Protein: 3.16 g
Fats: 3.15 g
Carbs: 19.64 g
Water: 73.13 g
Other: 0.92 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +950.6%
Contains more FatsFats +712.7%
Contains more OtherOther +643.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +78.5%
Contains more WaterWater +213.1%

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
64% 29% 6%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.81 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.819 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.18 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1280.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +461.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -83.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jerky Pudding DV% diff.
Sodium 2081mg 98mg 86%
Zinc 8.11mg 0.48mg 69%
Iron 5.42mg 0.34mg 64%
Protein 33.2g 3.16g 60%
Phosphorus 407mg 87mg 46%
Saturated fat 10.85g 1.81g 41%
Fats 25.6g 3.15g 35%
Folate 134µg 4µg 33%
Vitamin B12 0.99µg 0.31µg 28%
Monounsaturated fat 11.305g 0.819g 26%
Choline 109.1mg 11.3mg 18%
Calories 410kcal 120kcal 15%
Copper 0.227mg 0.111mg 13%
Potassium 597mg 150mg 13%
Cholesterol 48mg 9mg 13%
Selenium 10.7µg 3.7µg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.179mg 0.03mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0.038mg 10%
Vitamin B3 1.732mg 0.133mg 10%
Calcium 20mg 106mg 9%
Magnesium 51mg 20mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.011g 0.18g 6%
Vitamin A 0µg 39µg 4%
Fiber 1.8g 0.8g 4%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 1.1µg 4%
Vitamin D 11IU 44IU 4%
Vitamin B5 0.163mg 0.326mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.49mg 0.06mg 3%
Carbs 11g 19.64g 3%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 0.3µg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 0.157mg 1%
Manganese 0.111mg 0.097mg 1%
Caffeine 0mg 2mg 1%
Net carbs 9.2g 18.84g N/A
Sugar 9g 11.96g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Jerky Pudding
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
35%
Jerky
12%
Pudding
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
Jerky
21%
Pudding

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pudding
Pudding is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 39mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pudding
Pudding contains less Sodium (difference - 1983mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pudding
Pudding is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.04g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pudding
Pudding is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.96g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Jerky
Jerky is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Jerky
Jerky is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Pudding - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169604/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.