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Jerky vs. Agave nectar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between jerky and agave nectar

  • Jerky has more zinc, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B12, folate, copper, and potassium; however, agave nectar has more vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for sodium for jerky is 90% higher.
  • Agave nectar has a higher glycemic index than jerky.

Food types used in this article are Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed and Sweetener, syrup, agave.

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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 0.71% 0.3% 0.35% 3.4% 3% 0.27% 0.43% 0.52% 0.65% 9.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +5000%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1900%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +14825%
Contains more IronIron +5922.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +2422.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +81000%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +40600%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2120%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +529.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.8%

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 57% 2.7% 20% 0% 31% 38% 13% 0% 54% 0% 56% 23% 7.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +26.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +151.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +346.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +720.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +16.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +30.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +878.3%

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
76% 23%
Protein: 0.09 g
Fats: 0.45 g
Carbs: 76.37 g
Water: 22.94 g
Other: 0.15 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +36788.9%
Contains more FatsFats +5588.9%
Contains more OtherOther +4460%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +594.3%
~equal in Water ~22.94g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jerky Agave nectar DV% diff.
Sodium 2081mg 4mg 90%
Zinc 8.11mg 0.01mg 74%
Fructose 55.6g 70%
Iron 5.42mg 0.09mg 67%
Protein 33.2g 0.09g 66%
Phosphorus 407mg 1mg 58%
Saturated fat 10.85g 0g 49%
Vitamin B12 0.99µg 0µg 41%
Fats 25.6g 0.45g 39%
Monounsaturated fat 11.305g 0g 28%
Folate 134µg 30µg 26%
Copper 0.227mg 0.009mg 24%
Carbs 11g 76.37g 22%
Vitamin C 0mg 17mg 19%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 22.5µg 17%
Potassium 597mg 4mg 17%
Choline 109.1mg 13.3mg 17%
Selenium 10.7µg 1.7µg 16%
Cholesterol 48mg 0mg 16%
Magnesium 51mg 1mg 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.011g 0g 7%
Vitamin B3 1.732mg 0.689mg 7%
Fiber 1.8g 0.2g 6%
Calories 410kcal 310kcal 5%
Manganese 0.111mg 0.005mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.179mg 0.234mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0.122mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.163mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.49mg 0.98mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 0.165mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg 2%
Calcium 20mg 1mg 2%
Vitamin D 11IU 0IU 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 8µg 1%
Net carbs 9.2g 76.17g N/A
Sugar 9g 68.03g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Jerky Agave nectar
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
23%
Agave nectar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
Jerky
2%
Agave nectar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in Sugar (difference - 59.03g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Jerky
Jerky is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar contains less Sodium (difference - 2077mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.85g)
Which food is cheaper?
Agave nectar
Agave nectar is cheaper (difference - $2)
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. Agave nectar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170277/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.