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Jerky vs. Tuna salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Jerky and Tuna salad

  • Jerky has more Zinc, Iron, Phosphorus, Folate, and Potassium, however, Tuna salad is richer in Selenium, and Vitamin B3.
  • Jerky covers your daily Sodium needs 73% more than Tuna salad.
  • Tuna salad has 17 times less Folate than Jerky. Jerky has 134µg of Folate, while Tuna salad has 8µg.
  • Tuna salad contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed and Fish, tuna salad.

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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 Calcium +17.6%
Contains more Iron +442%
Contains more Magnesium +168.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +128.7%
Contains more Potassium +235.4%
Contains more Zinc +1348.2%
Contains more Copper +56.6%
Contains more Manganese +177.5%
Contains less Sodium -80.7%
Contains more Selenium +285%
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 6% 38% 14% 77% 16% 53% 16% 49% 6% 225%
Contains more Calcium +17.6%
Contains more Iron +442%
Contains more Magnesium +168.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +128.7%
Contains more Potassium +235.4%
Contains more Zinc +1348.2%
Contains more Copper +56.6%
Contains more Manganese +177.5%
Contains less Sodium -80.7%
Contains more Selenium +285%

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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Contains more Vitamin B1 +396.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +102.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +121%
Contains more Folate +1575%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +286.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +59.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +21.2%
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 6% 0% 0% 8% 8% 17% 126% 16% 19% 6% 150% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +396.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +102.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +121%
Contains more Folate +1575%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +286.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +59.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +21.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +107%
Contains more Fats +176.5%
Contains more Carbs +16.9%
Contains more Other +221.1%
Contains more Water +170.4%
33% 26% 11% 23% 7%
Protein: 33.2 g
Fats: 25.6 g
Carbs: 11 g
Water: 23.36 g
Other: 6.84 g
16% 9% 9% 63% 2%
Protein: 16.04 g
Fats: 9.26 g
Carbs: 9.41 g
Water: 63.16 g
Other: 2.13 g
Contains more Protein +107%
Contains more Fats +176.5%
Contains more Carbs +16.9%
Contains more Other +221.1%
Contains more Water +170.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +291.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +307.7%
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 10.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.011 g
18% 34% 48%
Saturated Fat: 1.544 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.122 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +291.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +307.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jerky Tuna salad Opinion
Net carbs 9.2g 9.41g Tuna salad
Protein 33.2g 16.04g Jerky
Fats 25.6g 9.26g Jerky
Carbs 11g 9.41g Jerky
Calories 410kcal 187kcal Jerky
Sugar 9g Tuna salad
Fiber 1.8g 0g Jerky
Calcium 20mg 17mg Jerky
Iron 5.42mg 1mg Jerky
Magnesium 51mg 19mg Jerky
Phosphorus 407mg 178mg Jerky
Potassium 597mg 178mg Jerky
Sodium 2081mg 402mg Tuna salad
Zinc 8.11mg 0.56mg Jerky
Copper 0.227mg 0.145mg Jerky
Manganese 0.111mg 0.04mg Jerky
Selenium 10.7µg 41.2µg Tuna salad
Vitamin A 0IU 97IU Tuna salad
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 24µg Tuna salad
Vitamin E 0.49mg Jerky
Vitamin D 11IU Jerky
Vitamin D 0.3µg Jerky
Vitamin C 0mg 2.2mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0.031mg Jerky
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 0.07mg Jerky
Vitamin B3 1.732mg 6.7mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B5 0.163mg 0.26mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B6 0.179mg 0.081mg Jerky
Folate 134µg 8µg Jerky
Vitamin B12 0.99µg 1.2µg Tuna salad
Vitamin K 2.3µg Jerky
Tryptophan 0.18mg Tuna salad
Threonine 0.701mg Tuna salad
Isoleucine 0.739mg Tuna salad
Leucine 1.293mg Tuna salad
Lysine 1.457mg Tuna salad
Methionine 0.47mg Tuna salad
Phenylalanine 0.626mg Tuna salad
Valine 0.824mg Tuna salad
Histidine 0.467mg Tuna salad
Cholesterol 48mg 13mg Tuna salad
Saturated Fat 10.85g 1.544g Tuna salad
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.055g Tuna salad
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.014g Tuna salad
Monounsaturated Fat 11.305g 2.887g Jerky
Polyunsaturated fat 1.011g 4.122g Tuna salad

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Jerky Tuna salad
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
29%
Tuna salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
Jerky
49%
Tuna salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad contains less Sodium (difference - 1679mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.306g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is cheaper (difference - $4)
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. Tuna salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175160/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.