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% |
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% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
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 |
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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spelt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spelt is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spelt contains less Sodium (difference - 2073mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spelt is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.444g)
Which food is cheaper?
Spelt is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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