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Jerky vs. Vermicelli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between jerky and vermicelli?

  • Jerky is richer in phosphorus, iron, vitamin B12, zinc, folate, and potassium, yet vermicelli is richer in copper and selenium.
  • Vermicelli's daily need coverage for copper is 188% higher.
  • Vermicelli contains less saturated fat.
  • Jerky has a lower glycemic index than vermicelli.

We used Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed and Vermicelli, made from soy types in this comparison.

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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
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 1.4% 17% 0.26% 68% 639% 116% 8.6% 0.52% 0% 147%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2450%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +19800%
Contains more IronIron +199.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +91.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1935%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +175%
Contains more CopperCopper +744.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +152.3%

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
8
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% 4.5% 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% 0.67% 10% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 9.5% 0% 97%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +65.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +62.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.51mg

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
82% 12% 6%
Protein: 0.1 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 82.32 g
Water: 11.9 g
Other: 5.58 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +33100%
Contains more FatsFats +25500%
Contains more WaterWater +96.3%
Contains more OtherOther +22.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +648.4%

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
21% 19% 60%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.014 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.041 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +86861.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2365.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jerky Vermicelli DV% diff.
Copper 0.227mg 1.916mg 188%
Sodium 2081mg 4mg 90%
Protein 33.2g 0.1g 66%
Phosphorus 407mg 20mg 55%
Saturated fat 10.85g 0.014g 49%
Iron 5.42mg 1.81mg 45%
Vitamin B12 0.99µg 0µg 41%
Fats 25.6g 0.1g 39%
Zinc 8.11mg 4.24mg 35%
Folate 134µg 0µg 34%
Selenium 10.7µg 27µg 30%
Monounsaturated fat 11.305g 0.013g 28%
Carbs 11g 82.32g 24%
Potassium 597mg 3mg 17%
Cholesterol 48mg 0mg 16%
Vitamin B6 0.179mg 0mg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0mg 13%
Magnesium 51mg 2mg 12%
Choline 109.1mg 177mg 12%
Vitamin B3 1.732mg 0mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 0mg 11%
Fiber 1.8g 3.9g 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.011g 0.041g 6%
Manganese 0.111mg 5%
Calories 410kcal 331kcal 4%
Calcium 20mg 55mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.163mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 3.8µg 1%
Vitamin D 11IU 0IU 1%
Net carbs 9.2g 78.42g N/A
Sugar 9g 17.44g N/A
Vitamin E 0.49mg 0.51mg 0%
Vitamin A 0µg 2µg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Jerky Vermicelli
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
35%
Jerky
9%
Vermicelli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
Jerky
100%
Vermicelli

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli contains less Sodium (difference - 2077mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.836g)
Which food is cheaper?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.44g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
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. Vermicelli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169884/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.