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Jerky vs. Sesame chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between jerky and sesame chicken

  • Jerky has more zinc, iron, phosphorus, folate, vitamin B12, and copper; however, sesame chicken is higher in vitamin K and vitamin B3.
  • Jerky covers your daily sodium needs 70% more than sesame chicken.
  • Sesame chicken contains 17 times less folate than jerky. Jerky contains 134µg of folate, while sesame chicken contains 8µg.
  • Sesame chicken has less saturated fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed and Restaurant, Chinese, sesame chicken.

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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 16% 3.6% 18% 41% 17% 25% 56% 63% 11% 91%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +131.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +66.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +192.6%
Contains more IronIron +397.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +345.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +791.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +213.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +33.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -76.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +56.1%

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.
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 3.3% 28% 26% 1.5% 10% 52% 74% 0% 62% 31% 68% 6% 40%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +285%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +296%
Contains more FolateFolate +1575%
Contains more CholineCholine +48.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +167.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +58.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +49.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1078.3%

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
14% 14% 27% 43% 2%
Protein: 14.33 g
Fats: 14.25 g
Carbs: 26.88 g
Water: 42.8 g
Other: 1.74 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +131.7%
Contains more FatsFats +79.6%
Contains more OtherOther +293.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +144.4%
Contains more WaterWater +83.2%

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
19% 28% 54%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.41 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.546 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.885 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +218.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -77.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +581%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jerky Sesame chicken DV% diff.
Sodium 2081mg 482mg 70%
Zinc 8.11mg 0.91mg 65%
Iron 5.42mg 1.09mg 54%
Phosphorus 407mg 130mg 40%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.011g 6.885g 39%
Saturated fat 10.85g 2.41g 38%
Protein 33.2g 14.33g 38%
Folate 134µg 8µg 32%
Vitamin B12 0.99µg 0.25µg 31%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 27.1µg 21%
Copper 0.227mg 0.051mg 20%
Monounsaturated fat 11.305g 3.546g 19%
Fats 25.6g 14.25g 17%
Vitamin B3 1.732mg 3.96mg 14%
Potassium 597mg 204mg 12%
Selenium 10.7µg 16.7µg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0.04mg 10%
Vitamin A 0µg 83µg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.179mg 0.267mg 7%
Magnesium 51mg 22mg 7%
Choline 109.1mg 73.3mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 0.225mg 6%
Calories 410kcal 293kcal 6%
Vitamin E 0.49mg 1.31mg 5%
Carbs 11g 26.88g 5%
Starch 10.7g 4%
Fiber 1.8g 0.7g 4%
Cholesterol 48mg 59mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.163mg 3%
Fructose 2.01g 3%
Manganese 0.111mg 0.083mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0.1µg 1%
Calcium 20mg 12mg 1%
Vitamin D 11IU 5IU 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg 1%
Net carbs 9.2g 26.18g N/A
Sugar 9g 15.98g N/A
Trans fat 0.045g N/A
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.774g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.039g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.925g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Jerky Sesame chicken
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
31%
Sesame chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
Jerky
34%
Sesame chicken

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sesame chicken
Sesame chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 1599mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sesame chicken
Sesame chicken is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.44g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sesame chicken
Sesame chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Sesame chicken
Sesame chicken is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.98g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Jerky
Jerky is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Sesame chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168087/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.