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Jerky vs. Tortilla chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Jerky and Tortilla chips different?

  • Jerky is richer in Zinc, Iron, Folate, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, and Choline, while Tortilla chips are higher in Vitamin E.
  • Jerky covers your daily need of Sodium 76% more than Tortilla chips.

Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed and Snacks, tortilla chips, plain, white corn, salted 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
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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 60% 32% 16% 57% 32% 38% 96% 43% 51% 24%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +228%
Contains more IronIron +256.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +134%
Contains more ZincZinc +487.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +80.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +143.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +64.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +430%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +249.5%

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% 9% 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% 0.24% 71% 0% 35% 16% 16% 18% 41% 45% 52% 9% 11%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +102.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +106.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +175%
Contains more FolateFolate +1016.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +462.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +620.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +82.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +808.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.14mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.179mg

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
7% 21% 68% 3% 2%
Protein: 7.1 g
Fats: 20.68 g
Carbs: 67.78 g
Water: 2.64 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +367.6%
Contains more FatsFats +23.8%
Contains more WaterWater +784.8%
Contains more OtherOther +280%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +516.2%

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
15% 29% 56%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.664 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 10.769 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +99.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -74.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +965.2%

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 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 ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jerky Tortilla chips Opinion
Calories 410kcal 472kcal Tortilla chips
Protein 33.2g 7.1g Jerky
Fats 25.6g 20.68g Jerky
Net carbs 9.2g 62.38g Tortilla chips
Carbs 11g 67.78g Tortilla chips
Cholesterol 48mg 0mg Tortilla chips
Vitamin D 11IU 0IU Jerky
Magnesium 51mg 84mg Tortilla chips
Calcium 20mg 106mg Tortilla chips
Potassium 597mg 182mg Jerky
Iron 5.42mg 1.52mg Jerky
Sugar 9g 0.78g Tortilla chips
Fiber 1.8g 5.4g Tortilla chips
Copper 0.227mg 0.097mg Jerky
Zinc 8.11mg 1.38mg Jerky
Starch 62.53g Tortilla chips
Phosphorus 407mg 225mg Jerky
Sodium 2081mg 328mg Tortilla chips
Vitamin A 0IU 4IU Tortilla chips
Vitamin E 0.49mg 3.53mg Tortilla chips
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg Jerky
Manganese 0.111mg 0.388mg Tortilla chips
Selenium 10.7µg 4.4µg Jerky
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0.14mg Jerky
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 0.07mg Jerky
Vitamin B3 1.732mg 0.838mg Jerky
Vitamin B5 0.163mg 0.297mg Tortilla chips
Vitamin B6 0.179mg 0.179mg
Vitamin B12 0.99µg 0.36µg Jerky
Vitamin K 2.3µg 20.9µg Tortilla chips
Folate 134µg 12µg Jerky
Trans Fat 0.812g Jerky
Choline 109.1mg 19.4mg Jerky
Saturated Fat 10.85g 2.811g Tortilla chips
Monounsaturated Fat 11.305g 5.664g Jerky
Polyunsaturated fat 1.011g 10.769g Tortilla chips
Omega-3 - ALA 0.23g Tortilla chips
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Tortilla chips
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 9.695g Tortilla chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Jerky Tortilla 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
36%
Jerky
24%
Tortilla chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
Jerky
45%
Tortilla chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips contains less Sodium (difference - 1753mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.039g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 84)
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. Tortilla chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167558/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.