Jerky vs. Turkey meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are jerky and turkey meat different?
- Jerky is richer in iron, zinc, folate, and phosphorus, while turkey meat is higher in vitamin B3, selenium, and vitamin B6.
- Jerky covers your daily need for sodium, 86% more than turkey meat.
- Jerky contains 15 times more folate than turkey meat. Jerky contains 134µg of folate, while turkey meat contains 9µg.
- Turkey meat is lower in sodium.
Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed and Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +70% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +42.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +149.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +397.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +144.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +227% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +82.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +692.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +178.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +600% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +242.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1388.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +24.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +97.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +452.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +481.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +244.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
33.2 g
Fats:
25.6 g
Carbs:
11 g
Water:
23.36 g
Other:
6.84 g
Protein:
28.55 g
Fats:
7.39 g
Carbs:
0.06 g
Water:
63.52 g
Other:
0.48 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +16.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +246.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +18233.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1325% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +171.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
10.85 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.011 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.155 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.119 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +327.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -80.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +109.6% |
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 Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 2081mg | 103mg | 86% |
| Iron | 5.42mg | 1.09mg | 54% |
| Zinc | 8.11mg | 2.48mg | 51% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.732mg | 9.573mg | 49% |
| Saturated fat | 10.85g | 2.155g | 40% |
| Selenium | 10.7µg | 29.8µg | 35% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.179mg | 0.616mg | 34% |
| Folate | 134µg | 9µg | 31% |
| Fats | 25.6g | 7.39g | 28% |
| Phosphorus | 407mg | 223mg | 26% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 11.305g | 2.647g | 22% |
| Cholesterol | 48mg | 109mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.163mg | 0.948mg | 16% |
| Copper | 0.227mg | 0.093mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.142mg | 0.281mg | 11% |
| Calories | 410kcal | 189kcal | 11% |
| Potassium | 597mg | 239mg | 11% |
| Protein | 33.2g | 28.55g | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.154mg | 0.045mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 0g | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.011g | 2.119g | 7% |
| Magnesium | 51mg | 30mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.111mg | 0.014mg | 4% |
| Choline | 109.1mg | 87.4mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 11g | 0.06g | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.49mg | 0.07mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.3µg | 0.4µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 14mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.99µg | 1.02µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 11IU | 15IU | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 12µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 9.2g | 0.06g | N/A |
| Sugar | 9g | 0g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.101g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.291mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.004mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.796mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.925mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.282mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.724mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.903mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.902mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.749mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.008g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.105g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.008g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.01g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.014g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.841g | 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 Sugar?
Turkey meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey meat contains less Sodium (difference - 1978mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.695g)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey meat is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jerky is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 61mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Jerky is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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.