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Jerky vs. Yam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between jerky and yam

  • Jerky has more zinc, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B12, folate, selenium, and choline, while yam has more vitamin C.
  • Jerky covers your daily need for sodium, 90% more than yam.
  • The amount of saturated fat in yam is lower.
  • Jerky has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of jerky is 0, while the glycemic index of yam is 51.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed and Yam, 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
7
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%
Yam
Yam
3
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 5.1% 72% 20% 59% 6.5% 24% 1.2% 52% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +142.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +17.6%
Contains more IronIron +903.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +27.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +3279.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +640%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1428.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +36.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +257.7%

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
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%
Yam
Yam
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 57% 2.3% 7% 0% 28% 7.4% 10% 19% 68% 0% 5.8% 17% 9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +40%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +343.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +213.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +482.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +561.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +92.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +63.7%
~equal in Vitamin K ~2.3µg

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
Yam
Yam
2
28% 70%
Protein: 1.53 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 27.88 g
Water: 69.6 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +2069.9%
Contains more FatsFats +14958.8%
Contains more OtherOther +734.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +153.5%
Contains more WaterWater +197.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jerky
2
47% 49% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.85 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.011 g
Yam
Yam
1
31% 5% 64%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.037 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.076 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +188316.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1230.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Jerky Yam
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 Yam DV% diff.
Sodium 2081mg 9mg 90%
Zinc 8.11mg 0.24mg 72%
Protein 33.2g 1.53g 63%
Iron 5.42mg 0.54mg 61%
Phosphorus 407mg 55mg 50%
Saturated fat 10.85g 0.037g 49%
Vitamin B12 0.99µg 0µg 41%
Fats 25.6g 0.17g 39%
Monounsaturated fat 11.305g 0.006g 28%
Folate 134µg 23µg 28%
Vitamin C 0mg 17.1mg 19%
Selenium 10.7µg 0.7µg 18%
Choline 109.1mg 16.5mg 17%
Cholesterol 48mg 0mg 16%
Calories 410kcal 118kcal 15%
Manganese 0.111mg 0.397mg 12%
Fiber 1.8g 4.1g 9%
Vitamin B6 0.179mg 0.293mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 0.032mg 8%
Magnesium 51mg 21mg 7%
Vitamin B3 1.732mg 0.552mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.011g 0.076g 6%
Carbs 11g 27.88g 6%
Potassium 597mg 816mg 6%
Copper 0.227mg 0.178mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0.112mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.163mg 0.314mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.49mg 0.35mg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 7µg 1%
Vitamin D 11IU 0IU 1%
Net carbs 9.2g 23.78g N/A
Calcium 20mg 17mg 0%
Sugar 9g 0.5g N/A
Vitamin K 2.3µg 2.3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0%
Threonine 0.054mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.052mg 0%
Leucine 0.096mg 0%
Lysine 0.059mg 0%
Methionine 0.021mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.071mg 0%
Valine 0.062mg 0%
Histidine 0.034mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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
18%
Yam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
Jerky
26%
Yam

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yam
Yam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yam
Yam is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yam
Yam contains less Sodium (difference - 2072mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Yam
Yam is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.813g)
Which food is cheaper?
Yam
Yam is cheaper (difference - $3.8)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
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. Yam - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170071/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.