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Jerky vs. Yolk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between jerky and yolk?

  • Jerky is higher in zinc and iron, yet yolk is higher in choline, selenium, vitamin B5, vitamin B12, vitamin D, and vitamin B2.
  • Yolk's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 346% more.
  • Jerky has 43 times more sodium than yolk. While jerky has 2081mg of sodium, yolk has only 48mg.

We used Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed and Egg, yolk, raw, fresh types 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.
Jerky
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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%
Yolk
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 3.6% 39% 9.6% 102% 26% 63% 167% 6.3% 7.2% 305%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +920%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +447.7%
Contains more IronIron +98.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +194.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +252.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +101.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +545%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +423.4%
~equal in Phosphorus ~390mg

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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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%
Yolk
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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% 127% 52% 81% 44% 122% 0.45% 179% 81% 244% 1.8% 110% 447%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +7116.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +228.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +426.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +1700%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +271.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1734.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +95.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +97%
Contains more CholineCholine +651.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Folate ~146µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jerky
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33% 26% 11% 23% 7%
Protein: 33.2 g
Fats: 25.6 g
Carbs: 11 g
Water: 23.36 g
Other: 6.84 g
Yolk
2
16% 27% 4% 52% 2%
Protein: 15.86 g
Fats: 26.54 g
Carbs: 3.59 g
Water: 52.31 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +109.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +206.4%
Contains more OtherOther +302.4%
Contains more WaterWater +123.9%
~equal in Fats ~26.54g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jerky
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47% 49% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.85 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.011 g
Yolk
3
37% 46% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.551 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.738 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.204 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -12%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +315.8%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~11.738g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jerky Yolk DV% diff.
Cholesterol 48mg 1085mg 346%
Choline 109.1mg 820.2mg 129%
Sodium 2081mg 48mg 88%
Selenium 10.7µg 56µg 82%
Vitamin B5 0.163mg 2.99mg 57%
Zinc 8.11mg 2.3mg 53%
Vitamin A 0µg 381µg 42%
Vitamin B12 0.99µg 1.95µg 40%
Protein 33.2g 15.86g 35%
Iron 5.42mg 2.73mg 34%
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 0.528mg 30%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 5.4µg 26%
Vitamin D 11IU 218IU 26%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.011g 4.204g 21%
Copper 0.227mg 0.077mg 17%
Potassium 597mg 109mg 14%
Vitamin E 0.49mg 2.58mg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.179mg 0.35mg 13%
Calcium 20mg 129mg 11%
Magnesium 51mg 5mg 11%
Vitamin B3 1.732mg 0.024mg 11%
Fiber 1.8g 0g 7%
Saturated fat 10.85g 9.551g 6%
Calories 410kcal 322kcal 4%
Folate 134µg 146µg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0.176mg 2%
Manganese 0.111mg 0.055mg 2%
Phosphorus 407mg 390mg 2%
Carbs 11g 3.59g 2%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 0.7µg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 11.305g 11.738g 1%
Fats 25.6g 26.54g 1%
Net carbs 9.2g 3.59g N/A
Sugar 9g 0.56g N/A
Tryptophan 0.177mg 0%
Threonine 0.687mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.866mg 0%
Leucine 1.399mg 0%
Lysine 1.217mg 0%
Methionine 0.378mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.681mg 0%
Valine 0.949mg 0%
Histidine 0.416mg 0%
Fructose 0.07g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.011g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.114g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Jerky Yolk
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
35%
Jerky
114%
Yolk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
Jerky
73%
Yolk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.44g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yolk
Yolk contains less Sodium (difference - 2033mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.299g)
Which food is cheaper?
Yolk
Yolk is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yolk
Yolk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1037mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Jerky
Jerky is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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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. Yolk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172184/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.