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Jerky vs. Vodka — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Jerky and Vodka

  • The amount of Zinc, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Folate, Copper, Selenium, and Potassium in Jerky is higher than in Vodka.
  • Jerky covers your daily need of Sodium 90% more than Vodka.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Vodka is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed and Alcoholic beverage, distilled, vodka, 80 proof.

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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
9
:
1
Vodka
Vodka
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +54100%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +8040%
Contains more Potassium +59600%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +2170%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Jerky
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 204% 37% 175% 53% 272% 222% 76% 15% 59%
Vodka
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 1% 0% 3% 1% 1% 0% 4% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +54100%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +8040%
Contains more Potassium +59600%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +2170%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -100%

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
10
:
0
Vodka
Vodka
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2980%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1928.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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%
Vodka
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 2% 2% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2980%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1928.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jerky
Jerky
3
:
2
Vodka
Vodka
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +185.1%
Contains more Other +388.3%
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
Vodka
67% 33%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.6 g
Other: 33.4 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +185.1%
Contains more Other +388.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jerky Vodka Opinion
Net carbs 9.2g 0g Jerky
Protein 33.2g 0g Jerky
Fats 25.6g 0g Jerky
Carbs 11g 0g Jerky
Calories 410kcal 231kcal Jerky
Sugar 9g 0g Vodka
Fiber 1.8g 0g Jerky
Calcium 20mg 0mg Jerky
Iron 5.42mg 0.01mg Jerky
Magnesium 51mg 0mg Jerky
Phosphorus 407mg 5mg Jerky
Potassium 597mg 1mg Jerky
Sodium 2081mg 1mg Vodka
Zinc 8.11mg 0mg Jerky
Copper 0.227mg 0.01mg Jerky
Manganese 0.111mg 0mg Jerky
Selenium 10.7µg 0µg Jerky
Vitamin E 0.49mg Jerky
Vitamin D 11IU Jerky
Vitamin D 0.3µg Jerky
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0.005mg Jerky
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 0.007mg Jerky
Vitamin B3 1.732mg 0mg Jerky
Vitamin B5 0.163mg 0mg Jerky
Vitamin B6 0.179mg 0mg Jerky
Folate 134µg 0µg Jerky
Vitamin B12 0.99µg 0µg Jerky
Vitamin K 2.3µg Jerky
Cholesterol 48mg 0mg Vodka
Saturated Fat 10.85g 0g Vodka
Monounsaturated Fat 11.305g 0g Jerky
Polyunsaturated fat 1.011g 0g Jerky

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is better in case of low diet
Jerky Vodka
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
0%
Vodka
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
Jerky
1%
Vodka

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Vodka
Vodka is lower in Sugar (difference - 9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Vodka
Vodka contains less Sodium (difference - 2080mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Vodka
Vodka is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vodka
Vodka is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.85g)
Which food is cheaper?
Vodka
Vodka is cheaper (difference - $4)
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
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
?
The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

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. Vodka - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174818/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.