Jerky vs. Taco — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between jerky and taco
- Jerky has more zinc, iron, phosphorus, folate, copper, choline, and potassium; however, taco has more vitamin K.
- Daily need coverage for sodium for jerky is 73% higher.
- Taco has 7 times less folate than jerky. Jerky has 134µg of folate, while taco has 19µg.
- Taco is lower in sodium.
- Taco has a higher glycemic index than jerky.
Food types used in this article are Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed and Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +59.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +185.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +355.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +194.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +363.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +128.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +16.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +345% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -80.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +124.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +208% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +136.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +98.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +605.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +240.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +22.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +565.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +274.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +101.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +335.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +80.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +144.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +156.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -59.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +200.9% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 2081mg | 397mg | 73% |
| Zinc | 8.11mg | 1.75mg | 58% |
| Iron | 5.42mg | 1.19mg | 53% |
| Protein | 33.2g | 8.86g | 49% |
| Phosphorus | 407mg | 178mg | 33% |
| Saturated fat | 10.85g | 4.384g | 29% |
| Folate | 134µg | 19µg | 29% |
| Fats | 25.6g | 12.7g | 20% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 11.305g | 4.411g | 17% |
| Copper | 0.227mg | 0.077mg | 17% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.011g | 3.042g | 14% |
| Choline | 109.1mg | 32mg | 14% |
| Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 15.3µg | 11% |
| Potassium | 597mg | 209mg | 11% |
| Calories | 410kcal | 226kcal | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.154mg | 0.05mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 3.9g | 8% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 89mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.179mg | 0.09mg | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 48mg | 28mg | 7% |
| Starch | 14.78g | 6% | |
| Manganese | 0.111mg | 0.249mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.142mg | 0.06mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 51mg | 32mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.163mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.99µg | 0.93µg | 3% |
| Selenium | 10.7µg | 9.2µg | 3% |
| Carbs | 11g | 19.85g | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 20µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.732mg | 1.65mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 11IU | 4IU | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.49mg | 0.6mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.3µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 9.2g | 15.95g | N/A |
| Sugar | 9g | 0.9g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.467g | N/A | |
| Fructose | 0.3g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.166g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.011g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.708g | 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
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco contains less Sodium (difference - 1684mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taco is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.466g)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Jerky is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Jerky is relatively richer in vitamins