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Minestrone vs. Jerky — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between minestrone and jerky

  • Minestrone has more vitamin A; however, jerky is richer in zinc, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B12, folate, and copper.
  • Jerky's daily need coverage for sodium is 79% more.
  • Minestrone contains less sodium.
  • Minestrone has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of minestrone is 47, while the glycemic index of jerky is 0.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Soup, minestrone, canned, prepared with equal volume water and Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.1% 4.2% 11% 14% 17% 8.5% 9.9% 33% 20% 0%
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%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +36.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1600%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +42.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +359.2%
Contains more IronIron +1326.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +345.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +2516.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1669.6%

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.
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 1.7% 16% 0% 0% 5.5% 4.2% 7.3% 8.4% 9.5% 0% 0% 11% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +600%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +688.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +343%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +16.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +336.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +793.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 5% 91%
Protein: 1.77 g
Fats: 1.04 g
Carbs: 4.66 g
Water: 91.33 g
Other: 1.2 g
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
Contains more WaterWater +291%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1775.7%
Contains more FatsFats +2361.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +136.1%
Contains more OtherOther +470%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 30% 47%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.23 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.29 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.46 g
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
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3798.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +119.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Minestrone Jerky
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 Minestrone Jerky DV% diff.
Sodium 254mg 2081mg 79%
Zinc 0.31mg 8.11mg 71%
Protein 1.77g 33.2g 63%
Iron 0.38mg 5.42mg 63%
Phosphorus 23mg 407mg 55%
Saturated fat 0.23g 10.85g 48%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.99µg 41%
Fats 1.04g 25.6g 38%
Folate 15µg 134µg 30%
Monounsaturated fat 0.29g 11.305g 28%
Copper 0.051mg 0.227mg 20%
Choline 109.1mg 20%
Calories 34kcal 410kcal 19%
Selenium 10.7µg 19%
Cholesterol 1mg 48mg 16%
Potassium 130mg 597mg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.179mg 11%
Magnesium 3mg 51mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.022mg 0.154mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.018mg 0.142mg 10%
Vitamin B3 0.391mg 1.732mg 8%
Fiber 0.4g 1.8g 6%
Vitamin A 49µg 0µg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.46g 1.011g 4%
Vitamin E 0.49mg 3%
Carbs 4.66g 11g 2%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 2%
Manganese 0.152mg 0.111mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 2%
Vitamin D 11IU 1%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg 1%
Calcium 14mg 20mg 1%
Net carbs 4.26g 9.2g N/A
Sugar 9g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 0.163mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.013mg 0%
Threonine 0.043mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.054mg 0%
Leucine 0.098mg 0%
Lysine 0.076mg 0%
Methionine 0.018mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.064mg 0%
Valine 0.074mg 0%
Histidine 0.03mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Minestrone Jerky
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
5%
Minestrone
35%
Jerky
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Minestrone
111%
Jerky

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Minestrone
Minestrone is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Minestrone
Minestrone is lower in Sugar (difference - 9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Minestrone
Minestrone contains less Sodium (difference - 1827mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Minestrone
Minestrone is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.62g)
Which food is cheaper?
Minestrone
Minestrone is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
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. Minestrone - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172913/nutrients
  2. Jerky - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167536/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.