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Jerky vs. Spanish rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are jerky and spanish rice different?

  • Jerky has more zinc, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B12, folate, choline, and copper than spanish rice.
  • Daily need coverage for zinc for jerky is 69% higher.
  • Jerky has a lower glycemic index (0) than spanish rice (51).

Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed and Restaurant, Mexican, spanish rice 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 9.3% 6% 10% 43% 22% 13% 24% 69% 51% 40%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +292.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +414.7%
Contains more IronIron +371.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +249.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +1589.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +614%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +44.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -74.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +251.4%
~equal in Calcium ~20mg

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 0.33% 2% 12% 0% 46% 17% 45% 25% 19% 10% 33% 38% 5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +91.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +118.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1137.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +168%
Contains more CholineCholine +1098.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +22.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +18.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +37.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +154.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +465.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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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
3% 5% 31% 59% 2%
Protein: 3.28 g
Fats: 5.29 g
Carbs: 31.16 g
Water: 58.54 g
Other: 1.73 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +912.2%
Contains more FatsFats +383.9%
Contains more OtherOther +295.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +183.3%
Contains more WaterWater +150.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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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
21% 31% 48%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.005 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.511 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.317 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +648.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -90.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +129.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Jerky Spanish rice
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 minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jerky Spanish rice DV% diff.
Zinc 8.11mg 0.48mg 69%
Sodium 2081mg 528mg 68%
Protein 33.2g 3.28g 60%
Iron 5.42mg 1.15mg 53%
Phosphorus 407mg 57mg 50%
Saturated fat 10.85g 1.005g 45%
Vitamin B12 0.99µg 0.08µg 38%
Fats 25.6g 5.29g 31%
Monounsaturated fat 11.305g 1.511g 24%
Folate 134µg 50µg 21%
Choline 109.1mg 9.1mg 18%
Copper 0.227mg 0.065mg 18%
Cholesterol 48mg 0mg 16%
Potassium 597mg 116mg 14%
Manganese 0.111mg 0.39mg 12%
Calories 410kcal 185kcal 11%
Starch 27.55g 11%
Magnesium 51mg 13mg 9%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 13µg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.011g 2.317g 9%
Phenylalanine 153mg 9%
Carbs 11g 31.16g 7%
Vitamin B6 0.179mg 0.082mg 7%
Selenium 10.7µg 7.4µg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.163mg 0.415mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 0.074mg 5%
Vitamin B3 1.732mg 2.378mg 4%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg 2%
Fiber 1.8g 1.2g 2%
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0.183mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.49mg 0.6mg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 6µg 1%
Vitamin D 11IU 0IU 1%
Fructose 0.42g 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 9.2g 29.96g N/A
Calcium 20mg 20mg 0%
Sugar 9g 1.3g N/A
Trans fat 0.07g N/A
Tryptophan 0.044mg 0%
Threonine 0.098mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.109mg 0%
Leucine 0.24mg 0%
Lysine 0.131mg 0%
Methionine 0.071mg 0%
Valine 0.137mg 0%
Histidine 0.071mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.238g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.052g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Jerky Spanish rice
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
19%
Spanish rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
Jerky
29%
Spanish rice

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spanish rice
Spanish rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spanish rice
Spanish rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spanish rice
Spanish rice contains less Sodium (difference - 1553mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spanish rice
Spanish rice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.845g)
Which food is cheaper?
Spanish rice
Spanish rice is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
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. Spanish rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167665/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.