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Jerky vs. Sweet potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between jerky and sweet potato chips

  • Jerky has more zinc, iron, vitamin B12, and phosphorus; however, sweet potato chips have more vitamin A, vitamin E, manganese, and fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin A for sweet potato chips is 132% higher.
  • Sweet potato chips are lower in sodium.
  • Sweet potato chips have a higher glycemic index than jerky.

Food types used in this article are Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed and Snacks, sweet potato chips, unsalted.

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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 46% 18% 82% 80% 137% 14% 62% 4.6% 176% 11%
Contains more IronIron +155.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +1430.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +180.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +409.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +27.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +195%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +54.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +81.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1115.3%

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% 395% 196% 0% 22% 37% 39% 93% 123% 0% 61% 28% 20%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +75%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +262.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +198.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1904.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +13.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +20.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +851.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +198.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +965.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jerky
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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% 32% 57% 5% 3%
Protein: 2.94 g
Fats: 32.35 g
Carbs: 56.82 g
Water: 4.51 g
Other: 3.38 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1029.3%
Contains more WaterWater +418%
Contains more OtherOther +102.4%
Contains more FatsFats +26.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +416.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jerky
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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
12% 38% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.941 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.155 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.224 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +23.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -72.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1109.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Jerky Sweet potato chips
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 Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jerky Sweet potato chips DV% diff.
Vitamin A 0µg 1184µg 132%
Sodium 2081mg 35mg 89%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.011g 12.224g 75%
Zinc 8.11mg 0.53mg 69%
Vitamin E 0.49mg 9.82mg 62%
Protein 33.2g 2.94g 61%
Manganese 0.111mg 1.349mg 54%
Vitamin B12 0.99µg 0µg 41%
Iron 5.42mg 2.12mg 41%
Phosphorus 407mg 145mg 37%
Saturated fat 10.85g 2.941g 36%
Vitamin B5 0.163mg 1.551mg 28%
Fiber 1.8g 8.8g 28%
Vitamin B6 0.179mg 0.535mg 27%
Folate 134µg 37µg 24%
Copper 0.227mg 0.412mg 21%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 24.5µg 19%
Cholesterol 48mg 0mg 16%
Selenium 10.7µg 2.1µg 16%
Carbs 11g 56.82g 15%
Choline 109.1mg 36.6mg 13%
Potassium 597mg 925mg 10%
Fats 25.6g 32.35g 10%
Calories 410kcal 532kcal 6%
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0.088mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 11.305g 9.155g 5%
Calcium 20mg 59mg 4%
Magnesium 51mg 65mg 3%
Vitamin B3 1.732mg 2.088mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 0.161mg 1%
Vitamin D 11IU 0IU 1%
Net carbs 9.2g 48.02g N/A
Sugar 9g 8.82g N/A
Tryptophan 0.098mg 0%
Threonine 0.26mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.17mg 0%
Leucine 0.287mg 0%
Lysine 0.205mg 0%
Methionine 0.09mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.278mg 0%
Valine 0.267mg 0%
Histidine 0.096mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Jerky Sweet potato chips
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
78%
Sweet potato chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
Jerky
63%
Sweet potato chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sweet potato chips
Sweet potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sweet potato chips
Sweet potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato chips
Sweet potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 2046mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sweet potato chips
Sweet potato chips is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.909g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sweet potato chips
Sweet potato chips is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Sweet potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174783/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.