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Jerky vs. Squid — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between jerky and squid

  • Jerky has more zinc and folate, while squid has more vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B2, copper, and iron.
  • Squid's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 184% higher.
  • Squid contains 46 times less saturated fat than jerky. Jerky contains 10.85g of saturated fat, while squid contains 0.236g.

The food types used in this comparison are Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed and Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist 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
1
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%
Squid
8
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 43% 54% 56% 407% 333% 94% 249% 97% 27% 489%
Contains more ZincZinc +134.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +17.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +800%
Contains more IronIron +100%
Contains more CopperCopper +339.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +42.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -64.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +88.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +737.4%
~equal in Potassium ~637mg

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
6
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%
Squid
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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 28% 68% 0% 0% 4.3% 399% 41% 54% 62% 675% 0% 18% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +805.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +458.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1117.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +26.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +452.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +50.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +445.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jerky
4
33% 26% 11% 23% 7%
Protein: 33.2 g
Fats: 25.6 g
Carbs: 11 g
Water: 23.36 g
Other: 6.84 g
Squid
1
32% 61% 3%
Protein: 32.48 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 1.64 g
Water: 61.12 g
Other: 3.36 g
Contains more FatsFats +1728.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +570.7%
Contains more OtherOther +103.6%
Contains more WaterWater +161.6%
~equal in Protein ~32.48g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jerky
2
47% 49% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.85 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.011 g
Squid
1
35% 24% 40%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.236 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.162 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.268 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +6878.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +277.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jerky Squid DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.99µg 5.4µg 184%
Selenium 10.7µg 89.6µg 143%
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 1.729mg 122%
Copper 0.227mg 0.998mg 86%
Iron 5.42mg 10.84mg 68%
Cholesterol 48mg 224mg 59%
Sodium 2081mg 744mg 58%
Saturated fat 10.85g 0.236g 48%
Zinc 8.11mg 3.46mg 42%
Fats 25.6g 1.4g 37%
Monounsaturated fat 11.305g 0.162g 28%
Folate 134µg 24µg 28%
Phosphorus 407mg 580mg 25%
Vitamin A 0µg 203µg 23%
Choline 109.1mg 20%
Calcium 20mg 180mg 16%
Vitamin B5 0.163mg 0.9mg 15%
Calories 410kcal 158kcal 13%
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0.017mg 11%
Vitamin C 0mg 8.5mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.179mg 0.27mg 7%
Fiber 1.8g 0g 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.011g 0.268g 5%
Manganese 0.111mg 0.209mg 4%
Carbs 11g 1.64g 3%
Vitamin E 0.49mg 3%
Vitamin B3 1.732mg 2.189mg 3%
Magnesium 51mg 60mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 2%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 2%
Potassium 597mg 637mg 1%
Vitamin D 11IU 1%
Protein 33.2g 32.48g 1%
Net carbs 9.2g 1.64g N/A
Sugar 9g N/A
Tryptophan 0.364mg 0%
Threonine 1.398mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.414mg 0%
Leucine 2.287mg 0%
Lysine 2.427mg 0%
Methionine 0.733mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.164mg 0%
Valine 1.419mg 0%
Histidine 0.624mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.078g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.132g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.012g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Jerky Squid
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
104%
Squid
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
Jerky
185%
Squid

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Squid
Squid is lower in Sugar (difference - 9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Squid
Squid contains less Sodium (difference - 1337mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Squid
Squid is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.614g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Squid
Squid is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Squid
Squid is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Squid
Squid is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 176mg)
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. Squid - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172010/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.