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Jerky vs. Zucchini — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Jerky and Zucchini different?

  • Jerky is higher in Zinc, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Folate, Copper, and Selenium, however, Zucchini is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Jerky is 90% higher.
  • Zucchini has less Sodium.

Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed and Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, raw 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.
Jerky
Jerky
8
:
2
Zucchini
Zucchini
Contains more Calcium +25%
Contains more Iron +1364.9%
Contains more Magnesium +183.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +971.1%
Contains more Potassium +128.7%
Contains more Zinc +2434.4%
Contains more Copper +328.3%
Contains more Selenium +5250%
Contains less Sodium -99.6%
Contains more Manganese +59.5%
Jerky
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 204% 37% 175% 53% 272% 222% 76% 15% 59%
Zucchini
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 14% 13% 17% 24% 2% 9% 18% 24% 2%
Contains more Calcium +25%
Contains more Iron +1364.9%
Contains more Magnesium +183.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +971.1%
Contains more Potassium +128.7%
Contains more Zinc +2434.4%
Contains more Copper +328.3%
Contains more Selenium +5250%
Contains less Sodium -99.6%
Contains more Manganese +59.5%

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
Jerky
8
:
4
Zucchini
Zucchini
Contains more Vitamin E +308.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +242.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +51.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +284%
Contains more Folate +458.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +25.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +87%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.163
Jerky
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%
Zucchini
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 3% 0% 60% 12% 22% 9% 13% 38% 18% 0% 11%
Contains more Vitamin E +308.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +242.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +51.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +284%
Contains more Folate +458.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +25.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +87%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.163

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jerky
Jerky
4
:
1
Zucchini
Zucchini
Contains more Protein +2643.8%
Contains more Fats +7900%
Contains more Carbs +253.7%
Contains more Other +1100%
Contains more Water +305.8%
Jerky
33% 26% 11% 23% 7%
Protein: 33.2 g
Fats: 25.6 g
Carbs: 11 g
Water: 23.36 g
Other: 6.84 g
Zucchini
3% 95%
Protein: 1.21 g
Fats: 0.32 g
Carbs: 3.11 g
Water: 94.79 g
Other: 0.57 g
Contains more Protein +2643.8%
Contains more Fats +7900%
Contains more Carbs +253.7%
Contains more Other +1100%
Contains more Water +305.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jerky
Jerky
2
:
1
Zucchini
Zucchini
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +102672.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1011%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%
Jerky
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 10.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.011 g
Zucchini
45% 6% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.084 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.091 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +102672.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1011%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Jerky Zucchini
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Zucchini Opinion
Net carbs 9.2g 2.11g Jerky
Protein 33.2g 1.21g Jerky
Fats 25.6g 0.32g Jerky
Carbs 11g 3.11g Jerky
Calories 410kcal 17kcal Jerky
Fructose 1.38g Zucchini
Sugar 9g 2.5g Zucchini
Fiber 1.8g 1g Jerky
Calcium 20mg 16mg Jerky
Iron 5.42mg 0.37mg Jerky
Magnesium 51mg 18mg Jerky
Phosphorus 407mg 38mg Jerky
Potassium 597mg 261mg Jerky
Sodium 2081mg 8mg Zucchini
Zinc 8.11mg 0.32mg Jerky
Copper 0.227mg 0.053mg Jerky
Manganese 0.111mg 0.177mg Zucchini
Selenium 10.7µg 0.2µg Jerky
Vitamin A 0IU 200IU Zucchini
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 10µg Zucchini
Vitamin E 0.49mg 0.12mg Jerky
Vitamin D 11IU 0IU Jerky
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg Jerky
Vitamin C 0mg 17.9mg Zucchini
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0.045mg Jerky
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 0.094mg Jerky
Vitamin B3 1.732mg 0.451mg Jerky
Vitamin B5 0.163mg 0.204mg Zucchini
Vitamin B6 0.179mg 0.163mg Jerky
Folate 134µg 24µg Jerky
Vitamin B12 0.99µg 0µg Jerky
Vitamin K 2.3µg 4.3µg Zucchini
Tryptophan 0.01mg Zucchini
Threonine 0.029mg Zucchini
Isoleucine 0.044mg Zucchini
Leucine 0.071mg Zucchini
Lysine 0.067mg Zucchini
Methionine 0.018mg Zucchini
Phenylalanine 0.043mg Zucchini
Valine 0.054mg Zucchini
Histidine 0.026mg Zucchini
Cholesterol 48mg 0mg Zucchini
Saturated Fat 10.85g 0.084g Zucchini
Monounsaturated Fat 11.305g 0.011g Jerky
Polyunsaturated fat 1.011g 0.091g Jerky
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.03g Zucchini
Omega-3 - ALA 0.061g Zucchini

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Jerky Zucchini
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
16%
Zucchini
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
Jerky
12%
Zucchini

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Zucchini
Zucchini contains less Sodium (difference - 2073mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.766g)
Which food is cheaper?
Zucchini
Zucchini is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
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. Zucchini - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169291/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.