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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 from 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.

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 Iron +2158.3%
Contains more Magnesium +325%
Contains more Phosphorus +131.3%
Contains more Potassium +108.7%
Contains more Zinc +995.9%
Contains more Copper +278.3%
Contains more Manganese +1287.5%
Contains more Selenium +137.8%
Contains more Calcium +895%
Contains less Sodium -95.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 204% 37% 175% 53% 272% 222% 76% 15% 59%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 60% 9% 9% 76% 26% 12% 21% 20% 2% 25%
Contains more Iron +2158.3%
Contains more Magnesium +325%
Contains more Phosphorus +131.3%
Contains more Potassium +108.7%
Contains more Zinc +995.9%
Contains more Copper +278.3%
Contains more Manganese +1287.5%
Contains more Selenium +137.8%
Contains more Calcium +895%
Contains less Sodium -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.
Jerky
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Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +144.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +132.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +219.6%
Contains more Folate +1814.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +76.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +95.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +98.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +273%
Contains more Vitamin K +295.7%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 20% 0% 2% 16% 66% 14% 37% 13% 6% 70% 23%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +144.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +132.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +219.6%
Contains more Folate +1814.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +76.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +95.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +98.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +273%
Contains more Vitamin K +295.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +465.6%
Contains more Water +1696.9%
Contains more Other +356%
Contains more Fats +25.4%
Contains more Carbs +438.5%
33% 26% 11% 23% 7%
Protein: 33.2 g
Fats: 25.6 g
Carbs: 11 g
Water: 23.36 g
Other: 6.84 g
6% 32% 59%
Protein: 5.87 g
Fats: 32.09 g
Carbs: 59.24 g
Water: 1.3 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more Protein +465.6%
Contains more Water +1696.9%
Contains more Other +356%
Contains more Fats +25.4%
Contains more Carbs +438.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -44.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +24.3%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.013
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 10.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.011 g
66% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.412 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.097 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.013 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -44.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +24.3%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.013

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jerky White chocolate Opinion
Net carbs 9.2g 59.04g White chocolate
Protein 33.2g 5.87g Jerky
Fats 25.6g 32.09g White chocolate
Carbs 11g 59.24g White chocolate
Calories 410kcal 539kcal White chocolate
Sugar 9g 59g Jerky
Fiber 1.8g 0.2g Jerky
Calcium 20mg 199mg White chocolate
Iron 5.42mg 0.24mg Jerky
Magnesium 51mg 12mg Jerky
Phosphorus 407mg 176mg Jerky
Potassium 597mg 286mg Jerky
Sodium 2081mg 90mg White chocolate
Zinc 8.11mg 0.74mg Jerky
Copper 0.227mg 0.06mg Jerky
Manganese 0.111mg 0.008mg Jerky
Selenium 10.7µg 4.5µg Jerky
Vitamin A 0IU 30IU White chocolate
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 9µg White chocolate
Vitamin E 0.49mg 0.96mg White chocolate
Vitamin D 11IU 0IU Jerky
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg Jerky
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg White chocolate
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0.063mg Jerky
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 0.282mg White chocolate
Vitamin B3 1.732mg 0.745mg Jerky
Vitamin B5 0.163mg 0.608mg White chocolate
Vitamin B6 0.179mg 0.056mg Jerky
Folate 134µg 7µg Jerky
Vitamin B12 0.99µg 0.56µg Jerky
Vitamin K 2.3µg 9.1µg White chocolate
Cholesterol 48mg 21mg White chocolate
Saturated Fat 10.85g 19.412g Jerky
Monounsaturated Fat 11.305g 9.097g Jerky
Polyunsaturated fat 1.011g 1.013g White chocolate

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Jerky White chocolate
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
34%
Jerky
22%
White chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
Jerky
26%
White chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
White chocolate
White chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 1991mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
White chocolate
White chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is cheaper?
White chocolate
White chocolate is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in Sugar (difference - 50g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.562g)
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?
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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.

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. White chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167571/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.