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Jerky vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between jerky and shortbread

  • Jerky has more zinc, phosphorus, vitamin B12, iron, choline, copper, and potassium; however, shortbread has more vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for sodium for jerky is 75% higher.
  • Shortbread is lower in cholesterol.
  • Shortbread has a higher glycemic index than jerky.

Food types used in this article are Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed and Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain.

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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 10% 3.9% 7.8% 112% 30% 13% 28% 46% 51% 34%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +264.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +53.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +578.4%
Contains more IronIron +81.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +152.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +1555.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +516.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +72.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +254.1%

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 0% 0% 49% 0% 88% 72% 61% 19% 16% 0% 28% 61% 0.49%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +152.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +65.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +12022.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +398%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +129.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +121.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +89.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +96.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +378.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg

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
5% 26% 64% 4%
Protein: 5.37 g
Fats: 26.22 g
Carbs: 63.78 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 1.03 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +518.2%
Contains more WaterWater +548.9%
Contains more OtherOther +564.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +479.8%
~equal in Fats ~26.22g

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
35% 29% 36%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.105 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.326 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +68.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -25.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +723.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Jerky Shortbread
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 Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jerky Shortbread DV% diff.
Sodium 2081mg 353mg 75%
Zinc 8.11mg 0.49mg 69%
Protein 33.2g 5.37g 56%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.011g 8.326g 49%
Phosphorus 407mg 66mg 49%
Vitamin B12 0.99µg 0µg 41%
Iron 5.42mg 2.98mg 31%
Choline 109.1mg 0.9mg 20%
Carbs 11g 63.78g 18%
Starch 40.47g 17%
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0.353mg 17%
Cholesterol 48mg 0mg 16%
Potassium 597mg 88mg 15%
Copper 0.227mg 0.09mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 0.314mg 13%
Folate 134µg 81µg 13%
Vitamin E 0.49mg 2.44mg 13%
Manganese 0.111mg 0.393mg 12%
Saturated fat 10.85g 8.105g 12%
Monounsaturated fat 11.305g 6.708g 11%
Vitamin B3 1.732mg 3.275mg 10%
Magnesium 51mg 14mg 9%
Selenium 10.7µg 6.2µg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.179mg 0.071mg 8%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 11µg 7%
Calories 410kcal 514kcal 5%
Vitamin B5 0.163mg 0.321mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg 2%
Fiber 1.8g 1.3g 2%
Calcium 20mg 13mg 1%
Vitamin D 11IU 0IU 1%
Fats 25.6g 26.22g 1%
Net carbs 9.2g 62.48g N/A
Sugar 9g 21.65g N/A
Trans fat 0.714g N/A
Fructose 0.3g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.253g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Jerky Shortbread
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
30%
Shortbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
Jerky
34%
Shortbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortbread
Shortbread contains less Sodium (difference - 1728mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.745g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shortbread
Shortbread is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.65g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
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. Shortbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174967/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.