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Jerky vs. Skipjack tuna — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Jerky and Skipjack tuna

  • Jerky has more Zinc, Iron, Folate, and Phosphorus, however, Skipjack tuna is richer in Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B12.
  • Skipjack tuna's daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 106% more.
  • Jerky contains 44 times more Sodium than Skipjack tuna. Jerky contains 2081mg of Sodium, while Skipjack tuna contains 47mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed and Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat.

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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
Jerky
7
:
3
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna
Contains more Iron +238.8%
Contains more Magnesium +15.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +42.8%
Contains more Potassium +14.4%
Contains more Zinc +672.4%
Contains more Copper +106.4%
Contains more Manganese +484.2%
Contains more Calcium +85%
Contains less Sodium -97.7%
Contains more Selenium +337.4%
Jerky
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 204% 37% 175% 53% 272% 222% 76% 15% 59%
Skipjack tuna
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 60% 32% 123% 47% 7% 29% 37% 3% 256%
Contains more Iron +238.8%
Contains more Magnesium +15.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +42.8%
Contains more Potassium +14.4%
Contains more Zinc +672.4%
Contains more Copper +106.4%
Contains more Manganese +484.2%
Contains more Calcium +85%
Contains less Sodium -97.7%
Contains more Selenium +337.4%

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
Jerky
6
:
6
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna
Contains more Vitamin B1 +305.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16.4%
Contains more Folate +1240%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +982.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +197.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +448%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +121.2%
Jerky
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 10% 9% 0% 39% 33% 33% 10% 42% 101% 124% 6%
Skipjack tuna
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 0% 0% 4% 10% 29% 352% 30% 227% 8% 274% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +305.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16.4%
Contains more Folate +1240%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +982.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +197.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +448%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +121.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jerky
Jerky
3
:
2
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna
Contains more Protein +17.7%
Contains more Fats +1884.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +166.6%
Contains more Other +20.2%
Jerky
33% 26% 11% 23% 7%
Protein: 33.2 g
Fats: 25.6 g
Carbs: 11 g
Water: 23.36 g
Other: 6.84 g
Skipjack tuna
28% 62% 8%
Protein: 28.21 g
Fats: 1.29 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.28 g
Other: 8.22 g
Contains more Protein +17.7%
Contains more Fats +1884.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +166.6%
Contains more Other +20.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jerky
Jerky
2
:
1
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4552.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +150.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.1%
Jerky
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 10.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.011 g
Skipjack tuna
39% 23% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.42 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.243 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.403 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4552.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +150.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jerky Skipjack tuna Opinion
Net carbs 9.2g 0g Jerky
Protein 33.2g 28.21g Jerky
Fats 25.6g 1.29g Jerky
Carbs 11g 0g Jerky
Calories 410kcal 132kcal Jerky
Sugar 9g Skipjack tuna
Fiber 1.8g 0g Jerky
Calcium 20mg 37mg Skipjack tuna
Iron 5.42mg 1.6mg Jerky
Magnesium 51mg 44mg Jerky
Phosphorus 407mg 285mg Jerky
Potassium 597mg 522mg Jerky
Sodium 2081mg 47mg Skipjack tuna
Zinc 8.11mg 1.05mg Jerky
Copper 0.227mg 0.11mg Jerky
Manganese 0.111mg 0.019mg Jerky
Selenium 10.7µg 46.8µg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin A 0IU 60IU Skipjack tuna
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 18µg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin E 0.49mg Jerky
Vitamin D 11IU Jerky
Vitamin D 0.3µg Jerky
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0.038mg Jerky
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 0.122mg Jerky
Vitamin B3 1.732mg 18.756mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B5 0.163mg 0.485mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B6 0.179mg 0.981mg Skipjack tuna
Folate 134µg 10µg Jerky
Vitamin B12 0.99µg 2.19µg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin K 2.3µg Jerky
Tryptophan 0.316mg Skipjack tuna
Threonine 1.237mg Skipjack tuna
Isoleucine 1.3mg Skipjack tuna
Leucine 2.293mg Skipjack tuna
Lysine 2.59mg Skipjack tuna
Methionine 0.835mg Skipjack tuna
Phenylalanine 1.101mg Skipjack tuna
Valine 1.453mg Skipjack tuna
Histidine 0.83mg Skipjack tuna
Cholesterol 48mg 60mg Jerky
Saturated Fat 10.85g 0.42g Skipjack tuna
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.237g Skipjack tuna
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.091g Skipjack tuna
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.017g Skipjack tuna
Monounsaturated Fat 11.305g 0.243g Jerky
Polyunsaturated fat 1.011g 0.403g Jerky

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Jerky Skipjack tuna
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
34%
Jerky
78%
Skipjack tuna
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
Jerky
60%
Skipjack tuna

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Sugar (difference - 9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 2034mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.43g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Jerky
Jerky is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Jerky
Jerky is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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. Skipjack tuna - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172005/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.