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Jerky vs. Tortilla — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Jerky and Tortilla

  • Jerky has more Zinc, Phosphorus, Iron, Potassium, and Copper, however, Tortilla is higher in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Selenium.
  • Jerky covers your daily Zinc needs 71% more than Tortilla.
  • Tortilla contains 37 times less Saturated Fat than Jerky. Jerky contains 10.85g of Saturated Fat, while Tortilla contains 0.296g.

Food varieties used in this article are Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed and Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (Navajo).

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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
Jerky
6
:
4
Tortilla
Tortilla
Contains more Iron +42.3%
Contains more Magnesium +168.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +178.8%
Contains more Potassium +468.6%
Contains more Zinc +2434.4%
Contains more Copper +122.5%
Contains more Calcium +250%
Contains less Sodium -76.8%
Contains more Manganese +141.4%
Contains more Selenium +55.1%
Jerky
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 204% 37% 175% 53% 272% 222% 76% 15% 59%
Tortilla
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 143% 14% 63% 10% 63% 9% 34% 35% 91%
Contains more Iron +42.3%
Contains more Magnesium +168.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +178.8%
Contains more Potassium +468.6%
Contains more Zinc +2434.4%
Contains more Copper +122.5%
Contains more Calcium +250%
Contains less Sodium -76.8%
Contains more Manganese +141.4%
Contains more Selenium +55.1%

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
Jerky
8
:
3
Tortilla
Tortilla
Contains more Vitamin E +157.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +24.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +198.3%
Contains more Folate +36.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +475%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +140.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +138.2%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.17
Jerky
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%
Tortilla
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 93% 27% 78% 11% 14% 74% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +157.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +24.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +198.3%
Contains more Folate +36.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +475%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +140.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +138.2%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.17

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jerky
Jerky
3
:
2
Tortilla
Tortilla
Contains more Protein +356%
Contains more Fats +2594.7%
Contains more Other +265.8%
Contains more Carbs +354%
Contains more Water +71.1%
Jerky
33% 26% 11% 23% 7%
Protein: 33.2 g
Fats: 25.6 g
Carbs: 11 g
Water: 23.36 g
Other: 6.84 g
Tortilla
7% 50% 40% 2%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 0.95 g
Carbs: 49.94 g
Water: 39.96 g
Other: 1.87 g
Contains more Protein +356%
Contains more Fats +2594.7%
Contains more Other +265.8%
Contains more Carbs +354%
Contains more Water +71.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jerky
Jerky
2
:
1
Tortilla
Tortilla
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6010.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +158.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.3%
Jerky
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 10.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.011 g
Tortilla
34% 21% 45%
Saturated Fat: 0.296 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.391 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6010.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +158.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Jerky Tortilla
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 ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jerky Tortilla Opinion
Net carbs 9.2g 47.54g Tortilla
Protein 33.2g 7.28g Jerky
Fats 25.6g 0.95g Jerky
Carbs 11g 49.94g Tortilla
Calories 410kcal 237kcal Jerky
Starch 43.02g Tortilla
Sugar 9g 2.75g Tortilla
Fiber 1.8g 2.4g Tortilla
Calcium 20mg 70mg Tortilla
Iron 5.42mg 3.81mg Jerky
Magnesium 51mg 19mg Jerky
Phosphorus 407mg 146mg Jerky
Potassium 597mg 105mg Jerky
Sodium 2081mg 482mg Tortilla
Zinc 8.11mg 0.32mg Jerky
Copper 0.227mg 0.102mg Jerky
Manganese 0.111mg 0.268mg Tortilla
Selenium 10.7µg 16.6µg Tortilla
Vitamin E 0.49mg 0.19mg Jerky
Vitamin D 11IU Jerky
Vitamin D 0.3µg Jerky
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0.37mg Tortilla
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 0.114mg Jerky
Vitamin B3 1.732mg 4.125mg Tortilla
Vitamin B5 0.163mg 0.17mg Tortilla
Vitamin B6 0.179mg 0.06mg Jerky
Folate 134µg 98µg Jerky
Vitamin B12 0.99µg Jerky
Vitamin K 2.3µg 0.4µg Jerky
Tryptophan 0.06mg Tortilla
Threonine 0.182mg Tortilla
Isoleucine 0.286mg Tortilla
Leucine 0.53mg Tortilla
Lysine 0.157mg Tortilla
Methionine 0.122mg Tortilla
Phenylalanine 0.375mg Tortilla
Valine 0.326mg Tortilla
Histidine 0.165mg Tortilla
Cholesterol 48mg Tortilla
Saturated Fat 10.85g 0.296g Tortilla
Monounsaturated Fat 11.305g 0.185g Jerky
Polyunsaturated fat 1.011g 0.391g Jerky
Omega-3 - ALA 0.019g Tortilla

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Jerky Tortilla
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
25%
Tortilla
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
Jerky
48%
Tortilla

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortilla
Tortilla contains less Sodium (difference - 1599mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.554g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tortilla
Tortilla is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Jerky
Jerky is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Jerky
Jerky is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Tortilla - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168041/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.