Muffin vs. Jerky — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between muffin and jerky?
- Muffin is richer in vitamin K and manganese, yet jerky is richer in zinc, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B12, folate, and copper.
- Jerky's daily need coverage for sodium is 76% higher.
- Muffin has 17 times more vitamin K than jerky. Muffin has 39.2µg of vitamin K, while jerky has 2.3µg.
- Muffin contains less saturated fat.
- Jerky has a lower glycemic index than muffin.
We used Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) and Snacks, beef jerky, chopped, and formed types in this comparison.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +120% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -83.9% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +304.5% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +410% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +393.4% |
Contains more IronIron | +316.9% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +278.3% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +2091.9% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +178.8% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +30.5% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +232.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +14.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +188.3% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1604.3% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +200% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +22.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +347.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +518.8% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +179.2% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +17.9% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Sodium | 336mg | 2081mg | 76% |
Zinc | 0.37mg | 8.11mg | 70% |
Protein | 4.49g | 33.2g | 57% |
Iron | 1.3mg | 5.42mg | 52% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 8.103g | 1.011g | 47% |
Phosphorus | 146mg | 407mg | 37% |
Saturated fat | 2.844g | 10.85g | 36% |
Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 0.99µg | 35% |
Vitamin K | 39.2µg | 2.3µg | 31% |
Folate | 48µg | 134µg | 22% |
Copper | 0.06mg | 0.227mg | 19% |
Monounsaturated fat | 4.822g | 11.305g | 16% |
Fats | 16.07g | 25.6g | 15% |
Manganese | 0.449mg | 0.111mg | 15% |
Potassium | 121mg | 597mg | 14% |
Carbs | 53g | 11g | 14% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.04mg | 0.179mg | 11% |
Magnesium | 10mg | 51mg | 10% |
Vitamin E | 1.63mg | 0.49mg | 8% |
Starch | 16.31g | 7% | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.47mg | 0.163mg | 6% |
Cholesterol | 30mg | 48mg | 6% |
Selenium | 8.2µg | 10.7µg | 5% |
Choline | 92.5mg | 109.1mg | 3% |
Fiber | 1.1g | 1.8g | 3% |
Fructose | 1.21g | 2% | |
Calories | 375kcal | 410kcal | 2% |
Vitamin B3 | 1.418mg | 1.732mg | 2% |
Vitamin A | 21µg | 0µg | 2% |
Calcium | 44mg | 20mg | 2% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.163mg | 0.142mg | 2% |
Vitamin C | 0.9mg | 0mg | 1% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.168mg | 0.154mg | 1% |
Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0.3µg | 1% |
Vitamin D | 4IU | 11IU | 1% |
Net carbs | 51.9g | 9.2g | N/A |
Sugar | 31.47g | 9g | N/A |
Trans fat | 0.2g | N/A | |
Tryptophan | 0.066mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.181mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.224mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 0.421mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 0.199mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.115mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.277mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.257mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.128mg | 0% | |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.008g | 0g | N/A |
Omega-3 - ALA | 1.022g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.048g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 6.911g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +381.8% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +639.4% |
Contains more FatsFats | +59.3% |
Contains more OtherOther | +362.2% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -73.8% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +701.5% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +134.4% |