Jerky vs. White chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are jerky and white chocolate different?
- Jerky is higher in zinc, iron, phosphorus, folate, copper, vitamin B12, and choline; however, white chocolate is richer in calcium.
- Daily need coverage for sodium for jerky is 87% higher.
- Jerky contains 23 times more iron than white chocolate. While jerky contains 5.42mg of iron, white chocolate contains only 0.24mg.
- White chocolate has less sodium.
- Jerky has a lower glycemic index (0) than white chocolate (41).
Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed and Candies, white chocolate are the varieties 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 | +325% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +108.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2158.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +278.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +995.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +131.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1287.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +137.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +895% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.7% |
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 DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +144.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +132.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +219.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +76.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1814.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +269.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +95.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +98.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +273% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +295.7% |
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:
5.87 g
Fats:
32.09 g
Carbs:
59.24 g
Water:
1.3 g
Other:
1.5 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +465.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1696.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +356% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +25.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +438.5% |
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
19.412 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.097 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.013 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -44.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +24.3% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~1.013g
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 2081mg | 90mg | 87% |
| Zinc | 8.11mg | 0.74mg | 67% |
| Iron | 5.42mg | 0.24mg | 65% |
| Protein | 33.2g | 5.87g | 55% |
| Saturated fat | 10.85g | 19.412g | 39% |
| Phosphorus | 407mg | 176mg | 33% |
| Folate | 134µg | 7µg | 32% |
| Copper | 0.227mg | 0.06mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 199mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.99µg | 0.56µg | 18% |
| Carbs | 11g | 59.24g | 16% |
| Choline | 109.1mg | 29.5mg | 14% |
| Selenium | 10.7µg | 4.5µg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.142mg | 0.282mg | 11% |
| Fats | 25.6g | 32.09g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 48mg | 21mg | 9% |
| Magnesium | 51mg | 12mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 597mg | 286mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.179mg | 0.056mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.163mg | 0.608mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.154mg | 0.063mg | 8% |
| Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 9.1µg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 11.305g | 9.097g | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.732mg | 0.745mg | 6% |
| Calories | 410kcal | 539kcal | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 0.2g | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.111mg | 0.008mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.49mg | 0.96mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.3µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 9µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 11IU | 0IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 9.2g | 59.04g | N/A |
| Sugar | 9g | 59g | N/A |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.011g | 1.013g | 0% |
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
35%
22%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
26%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
White chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
White chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 1991mg)
Which food is cheaper?
White chocolate is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jerky is lower in Sugar (difference - 50g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Jerky is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.562g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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.