Jerky vs. Spelt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between jerky and spelt
- Jerky has more zinc, vitamin B12, and folate; however, spelt is richer in manganese, fiber, vitamin B3, copper, and magnesium.
- Spelt's daily need coverage for manganese is 125% more.
- Spelt contains less sodium.
- Spelt has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of spelt is 63, while the glycemic index of jerky is 0.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Snacks, beef jerky, chopped, and formed and Spelt, uncooked.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +53.9% |
Contains more IronIron | +22.1% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +147.3% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +166.7% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +35% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +125.1% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.6% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2587.4% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +25.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +197.8% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +61.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +136.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +295.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +555.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +28.5% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +56.5% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Manganese | 0.111mg | 2.983mg | 125% |
Sodium | 2081mg | 8mg | 90% |
Saturated fat | 10.85g | 0.406g | 47% |
Zinc | 8.11mg | 3.28mg | 44% |
Vitamin B12 | 0.99µg | 0µg | 41% |
Protein | 33.2g | 14.57g | 37% |
Fiber | 1.8g | 10.7g | 36% |
Fats | 25.6g | 2.43g | 36% |
Vitamin B3 | 1.732mg | 6.843mg | 32% |
Copper | 0.227mg | 0.511mg | 32% |
Monounsaturated fat | 11.305g | 0.445g | 27% |
Starch | 53.92g | 22% | |
Folate | 134µg | 45µg | 22% |
Choline | 109.1mg | 20% | |
Magnesium | 51mg | 136mg | 20% |
Carbs | 11g | 70.19g | 20% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.163mg | 1.068mg | 18% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.154mg | 0.364mg | 18% |
Cholesterol | 48mg | 0mg | 16% |
Iron | 5.42mg | 4.44mg | 12% |
Potassium | 597mg | 388mg | 6% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.179mg | 0.23mg | 4% |
Calories | 410kcal | 338kcal | 4% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.142mg | 0.113mg | 2% |
Selenium | 10.7µg | 11.7µg | 2% |
Vitamin D | 0.3µg | 2% | |
Vitamin E | 0.49mg | 0.79mg | 2% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 1.011g | 1.258g | 2% |
Phosphorus | 407mg | 401mg | 1% |
Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 3.6µg | 1% |
Calcium | 20mg | 27mg | 1% |
Vitamin D | 11IU | 1% | |
Net carbs | 9.2g | 59.49g | N/A |
Sugar | 9g | 6.82g | N/A |
Tryptophan | 0.132mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.443mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.552mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 1.07mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 0.409mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.258mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.737mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.681mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.36mg | 0% | |
Fructose | 0.24g | 0% | |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.065g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more ProteinProtein | +127.9% |
Contains more FatsFats | +953.5% |
Contains more WaterWater | +112% |
Contains more OtherOther | +282.1% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +538.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2440.4% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -96.3% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +24.4% |