Jerky vs. Smoked salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are jerky and smoked salmon different?
- Jerky is higher in zinc, iron, phosphorus, and folate; however, smoked salmon is richer in vitamin D, vitamin B12, selenium, and vitamin B3.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin D for smoked salmon is 112% higher.
- Jerky contains 67 times more folate than smoked salmon. While jerky contains 134µg of folate, smoked salmon contains only 2µg.
- Smoked salmon has less saturated fat.
Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed and Fish, salmon, chinook, smoked 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +183.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +81.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +241.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +537.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +2516.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +148.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +552.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -67.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +202.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +569.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +40.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2200% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +6600% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +22.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +175.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +5600% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +172.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +433.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +55.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +229.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
33.2 g
Fats:
25.6 g
Carbs:
11 g
Water:
23.36 g
Other:
6.84 g
Protein:
18.28 g
Fats:
4.32 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
72 g
Other:
5.4 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +81.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +492.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +26.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +208.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
10.85 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.011 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.929 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.995 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +458.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -91.4% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~0.995g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.99µg | 3.26µg | 95% |
| Vitamin D | 11IU | 685IU | 84% |
| Vitamin D | 0.3µg | 17.1µg | 84% |
| Zinc | 8.11mg | 0.31mg | 71% |
| Sodium | 2081mg | 672mg | 61% |
| Iron | 5.42mg | 0.85mg | 57% |
| Saturated fat | 10.85g | 0.929g | 45% |
| Selenium | 10.7µg | 32.4µg | 39% |
| Phosphorus | 407mg | 164mg | 35% |
| Folate | 134µg | 2µg | 33% |
| Fats | 25.6g | 4.32g | 33% |
| Protein | 33.2g | 18.28g | 30% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 11.305g | 2.023g | 23% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.732mg | 4.72mg | 19% |
| Calories | 410kcal | 117kcal | 15% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.163mg | 0.87mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 597mg | 175mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.154mg | 0.023mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.179mg | 0.278mg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 51mg | 18mg | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 48mg | 23mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 0g | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 0.49mg | 1.35mg | 6% |
| Choline | 109.1mg | 89mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.111mg | 0.017mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 11g | 0g | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.142mg | 0.101mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 26µg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 0.1µg | 2% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 11mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 9.2g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 9g | 0g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.227mg | 0.23mg | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.011g | 0.995g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.205mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.801mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.842mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.486mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.679mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.541mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.714mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.942mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.538mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.183g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.267g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.073g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
76%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
49%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Smoked salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Smoked salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Smoked salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 1409mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Smoked salmon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.921g)
Which food is cheaper?
Jerky is cheaper (difference - $10)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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.