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Jerky vs. Saffron — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are jerky and saffron different?

  • Jerky is higher in zinc and vitamin B12; however, saffron is richer in manganese, vitamin C, iron, vitamin B6, magnesium, and potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for saffron is 1230% higher.
  • Saffron has less sodium.
  • Jerky has a lower glycemic index (0) than saffron (70).

Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed and Spices, saffron are the varieties used 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.
Jerky
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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 189% 33% 152% 416% 109% 30% 108% 19% 3705% 31%
Contains more ZincZinc +644%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +61.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +91.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +417.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +455%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +188.8%
Contains more IronIron +104.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +44.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +25492.8%

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
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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 269% 9% 0% 0% 29% 62% 27% 0% 233% 0% 0% 70% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +33.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +18.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +44.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +88%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +464.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jerky
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33% 26% 11% 23% 7%
Protein: 33.2 g
Fats: 25.6 g
Carbs: 11 g
Water: 23.36 g
Other: 6.84 g
11% 6% 65% 12% 5%
Protein: 11.43 g
Fats: 5.85 g
Carbs: 65.37 g
Water: 11.9 g
Other: 5.45 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +190.5%
Contains more FatsFats +337.6%
Contains more WaterWater +96.3%
Contains more OtherOther +25.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +494.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jerky
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47% 49% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.85 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.011 g
39% 11% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.586 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.067 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2535.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -85.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +104.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jerky Saffron DV% diff.
Manganese 0.111mg 28.408mg 1230%
Vitamin C 0mg 80.8mg 90%
Sodium 2081mg 148mg 84%
Iron 5.42mg 11.1mg 71%
Zinc 8.11mg 1.09mg 64%
Vitamin B6 0.179mg 1.01mg 64%
Magnesium 51mg 264mg 51%
Protein 33.2g 11.43g 44%
Saturated fat 10.85g 1.586g 42%
Vitamin B12 0.99µg 0µg 41%
Potassium 597mg 1724mg 33%
Fats 25.6g 5.85g 30%
Monounsaturated fat 11.305g 0.429g 27%
Phosphorus 407mg 252mg 22%
Choline 109.1mg 20%
Carbs 11g 65.37g 18%
Cholesterol 48mg 0mg 16%
Copper 0.227mg 0.328mg 11%
Folate 134µg 93µg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 0.267mg 10%
Selenium 10.7µg 5.6µg 9%
Calcium 20mg 111mg 9%
Fiber 1.8g 3.9g 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.011g 2.067g 7%
Calories 410kcal 310kcal 5%
Vitamin A 0µg 27µg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.163mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0.115mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.49mg 3%
Vitamin B3 1.732mg 1.46mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 2%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin D 11IU 0IU 1%
Net carbs 9.2g 61.47g N/A
Sugar 9g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Jerky Saffron
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
54%
Saffron
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
Jerky
479%
Saffron

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Saffron
Saffron contains less Sodium (difference - 1933mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.264g)
Which food is cheaper?
Saffron
Saffron is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Jerky
Jerky is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Saffron - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170934/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.