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Jerky vs. Taquitos — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Jerky and Taquitos different?

  • Jerky is richer in Zinc, Phosphorus, Iron, Vitamin B12, Choline, Folate, and Copper, while Taquitos are higher in Vitamin B1.
  • Jerky covers your daily need of Sodium 71% more than Taquitos.
  • Jerky contains 11 times more Zinc than Taquitos. Jerky contains 8.11mg of Zinc, while Taquitos contain 0.71mg.
  • Taquitos are lower in Saturated Fat.

Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed and Taquitos, frozen, chicken and cheese, oven-heated types were used in this article.

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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
6
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Contains more Iron +119.4%
Contains more Magnesium +112.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +208.3%
Contains more Potassium +285.2%
Contains more Zinc +1042.3%
Contains more Copper +127%
Contains more Calcium +420%
Contains less Sodium -78.2%
Contains more Manganese +248.6%
Contains more Selenium +56.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 204% 37% 175% 53% 272% 222% 76% 15% 59%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 32% 93% 18% 57% 14% 60% 20% 34% 51% 92%
Contains more Iron +119.4%
Contains more Magnesium +112.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +208.3%
Contains more Potassium +285.2%
Contains more Zinc +1042.3%
Contains more Copper +127%
Contains more Calcium +420%
Contains less Sodium -78.2%
Contains more Manganese +248.6%
Contains more Selenium +56.1%

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
4
:
Contains more Vitamin D +200%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +27.9%
Contains more Folate +97.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +450%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +130.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +114.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +95.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +122.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +195.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +634.8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 10% 9% 0% 39% 33% 33% 10% 42% 101% 124% 6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 13% 23% 3% 0% 83% 64% 73% 29% 33% 51% 23% 43%
Contains more Vitamin D +200%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +27.9%
Contains more Folate +97.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +450%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +130.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +114.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +95.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +122.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +195.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +634.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jerky
3
:
Contains more Protein +260.5%
Contains more Fats +104.1%
Contains more Other +263.8%
Contains more Carbs +205.7%
Contains more Water +83%
33% 26% 11% 23% 7%
Protein: 33.2 g
Fats: 25.6 g
Carbs: 11 g
Water: 23.36 g
Other: 6.84 g
9% 13% 34% 43% 2%
Protein: 9.21 g
Fats: 12.54 g
Carbs: 33.63 g
Water: 42.74 g
Other: 1.88 g
Contains more Protein +260.5%
Contains more Fats +104.1%
Contains more Other +263.8%
Contains more Carbs +205.7%
Contains more Water +83%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jerky
1
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Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +133.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +318.9%
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 10.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.011 g
20% 42% 37%
Saturated Fat: 2.31 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.235 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +133.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +318.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jerky Taquitos Opinion
Net carbs 9.2g 30.73g Taquitos
Protein 33.2g 9.21g Jerky
Fats 25.6g 12.54g Jerky
Carbs 11g 33.63g Taquitos
Calories 410kcal 284kcal Jerky
Starch 29.62g Taquitos
Fructose 0.12g Taquitos
Sugar 9g 1.3g Taquitos
Fiber 1.8g 2.9g Taquitos
Calcium 20mg 104mg Taquitos
Iron 5.42mg 2.47mg Jerky
Magnesium 51mg 24mg Jerky
Phosphorus 407mg 132mg Jerky
Potassium 597mg 155mg Jerky
Sodium 2081mg 453mg Taquitos
Zinc 8.11mg 0.71mg Jerky
Copper 0.227mg 0.1mg Jerky
Manganese 0.111mg 0.387mg Taquitos
Selenium 10.7µg 16.7µg Taquitos
Vitamin A 0IU 206IU Taquitos
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 30µg Taquitos
Vitamin E 0.49mg 1.13mg Taquitos
Vitamin D 11IU 3IU Jerky
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0.1µg Jerky
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0.331mg Taquitos
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 0.277mg Taquitos
Vitamin B3 1.732mg 3.85mg Taquitos
Vitamin B5 0.163mg 0.481mg Taquitos
Vitamin B6 0.179mg 0.14mg Jerky
Folate 134µg 68µg Jerky
Vitamin B12 0.99µg 0.18µg Jerky
Vitamin K 2.3µg 16.9µg Taquitos
Tryptophan 0.1mg Taquitos
Threonine 0.269mg Taquitos
Isoleucine 0.358mg Taquitos
Leucine 0.717mg Taquitos
Lysine 0.468mg Taquitos
Methionine 0.189mg Taquitos
Phenylalanine 0.418mg Taquitos
Valine 0.428mg Taquitos
Histidine 0.249mg Taquitos
Cholesterol 48mg 13mg Taquitos
Trans Fat 0.071g Jerky
Saturated Fat 10.85g 2.31g Taquitos
Monounsaturated Fat 11.305g 4.835g Jerky
Polyunsaturated fat 1.011g 4.235g Taquitos
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Taquitos
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.591g Taquitos
Omega-3 - ALA 0.593g Taquitos
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Taquitos

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Jerky Taquitos
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
34%
Jerky
36%
Taquitos
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
Jerky
46%
Taquitos

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taquitos
Taquitos is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taquitos
Taquitos contains less Sodium (difference - 1628mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taquitos
Taquitos is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taquitos
Taquitos is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.54g)
Which food is cheaper?
Taquitos
Taquitos is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Jerky
Jerky is relatively richer in minerals
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. Taquitos - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169771/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.