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Jerky vs. Wasabi — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between jerky and wasabi

  • Jerky has more zinc, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B12, and folate; however, wasabi is richer in vitamin C, fiber, and manganese.
  • Jerky's daily need coverage for sodium is 90% more.
  • Wasabi contains less cholesterol.
  • Wasabi has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of wasabi is 41, while the glycemic index of jerky is 0.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed and Wasabi, root, raw.

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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
5
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%
Wasabi
4
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 49% 38% 50% 39% 52% 44% 34% 2.2% 51% 0%
Contains more IronIron +426.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +46.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +400.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +408.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +35.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +540%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +252.3%
~equal in Potassium ~568mg

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
9
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%
Wasabi
4
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 140% 0.67% 0% 0% 33% 26% 14% 12% 63% 0% 0% 14% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +24.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +133.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +644.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +24.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +53.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jerky
3
33% 26% 11% 23% 7%
Protein: 33.2 g
Fats: 25.6 g
Carbs: 11 g
Water: 23.36 g
Other: 6.84 g
Wasabi
2
5% 24% 69% 2%
Protein: 4.8 g
Fats: 0.63 g
Carbs: 23.54 g
Water: 69.11 g
Other: 1.92 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +591.7%
Contains more FatsFats +3963.5%
Contains more OtherOther +256.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +114%
Contains more WaterWater +195.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Jerky Wasabi
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 ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jerky Wasabi DV% diff.
Sodium 2081mg 17mg 90%
Zinc 8.11mg 1.62mg 59%
Protein 33.2g 4.8g 57%
Iron 5.42mg 1.03mg 55%
Saturated fat 10.85g 49%
Vitamin C 0mg 41.9mg 47%
Phosphorus 407mg 80mg 47%
Vitamin B12 0.99µg 0µg 41%
Fats 25.6g 0.63g 38%
Folate 134µg 18µg 29%
Monounsaturated fat 11.305g 28%
Fiber 1.8g 7.8g 24%
Choline 109.1mg 20%
Selenium 10.7µg 19%
Cholesterol 48mg 0mg 16%
Calories 410kcal 109kcal 15%
Manganese 0.111mg 0.391mg 12%
Calcium 20mg 128mg 11%
Copper 0.227mg 0.155mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.179mg 0.274mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.011g 7%
Vitamin B3 1.732mg 0.743mg 6%
Magnesium 51mg 69mg 4%
Carbs 11g 23.54g 4%
Vitamin E 0.49mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0.131mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 0.114mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 2%
Potassium 597mg 568mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.163mg 0.203mg 1%
Vitamin D 11IU 0IU 1%
Net carbs 9.2g 15.74g N/A
Sugar 9g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 2µg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Jerky Wasabi
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
23%
Wasabi
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
Jerky
36%
Wasabi

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wasabi
Wasabi is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wasabi
Wasabi is lower in Sugar (difference - 9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wasabi
Wasabi contains less Sodium (difference - 2064mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wasabi
Wasabi is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.85g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wasabi
Wasabi is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
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. Wasabi - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168583/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.