Popcorn vs. Jerky — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Popcorn and Jerky?
- Popcorn is richer in Fiber, Manganese, and Magnesium, yet Jerky is richer in Zinc, Vitamin B12, Iron, Folate, and Selenium.
- Jerky's daily need coverage for Sodium is 90% higher.
- Popcorn has 10 times more Manganese than Jerky. Popcorn has 1.113mg of Manganese, while Jerky has 0.111mg.
- Popcorn contains less Saturated Fat.
We used Snacks, popcorn, air-popped 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.
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Magnesium
+182.4%
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Sodium
-99.6%
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Copper
+15.4%
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Manganese
+902.7%
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Calcium
+185.7%
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Iron
+69.9%
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Phosphorus
+13.7%
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Potassium
+81.5%
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Zinc
+163.3%
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Selenium
+∞%
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Magnesium
+182.4%
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-99.6%
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Copper
+15.4%
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Manganese
+902.7%
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Calcium
+185.7%
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Iron
+69.9%
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Phosphorus
+13.7%
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Potassium
+81.5%
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Zinc
+163.3%
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Selenium
+∞%
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.
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B3
+33.3%
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Vitamin B5
+212.9%
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Vitamin E
+69%
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Vitamin D
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+48.1%
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Vitamin B2
+71.1%
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Vitamin B6
+14%
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Folate
+332.3%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
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Vitamin K
+91.7%
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+∞%
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Vitamin B3
+33.3%
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Vitamin B5
+212.9%
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Vitamin E
+69%
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Vitamin D
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+48.1%
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Vitamin B2
+71.1%
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Vitamin B6
+14%
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Folate
+332.3%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
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Vitamin K
+91.7%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Carbs
+607.1%
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Protein
+156.6%
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Fats
+463.9%
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Water
+603.6%
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+381.7%
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Carbs
+607.1%
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Protein
+156.6%
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Fats
+463.9%
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Water
+603.6%
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+381.7%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-94.1%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+129.3%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+1090%
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Saturated Fat
-94.1%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+129.3%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+1090%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 63.28g | 9.2g |
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| Protein | 12.94g | 33.2g |
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| Fats | 4.54g | 25.6g |
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| Carbs | 77.78g | 11g |
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| Calories | 387kcal | 410kcal |
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| Starch | 54.4g |
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| Fructose | 0.07g |
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| Sugar | 0.87g | 9g |
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| Fiber | 14.5g | 1.8g |
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| Calcium | 7mg | 20mg |
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| Iron | 3.19mg | 5.42mg |
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| Magnesium | 144mg | 51mg |
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| Phosphorus | 358mg | 407mg |
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| Potassium | 329mg | 597mg |
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| Sodium | 8mg | 2081mg |
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| Zinc | 3.08mg | 8.11mg |
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| Copper | 0.262mg | 0.227mg |
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| Manganese | 1.113mg | 0.111mg |
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| Selenium | 0µg | 10.7µg |
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| Vitamin A | 196IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 10µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.29mg | 0.49mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0IU | 11IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.3µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.104mg | 0.154mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.083mg | 0.142mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.308mg | 1.732mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.51mg | 0.163mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.157mg | 0.179mg |
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| Folate | 31µg | 134µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.99µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.2µg | 2.3µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.085mg |
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| Threonine | 0.452mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.431mg |
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| Leucine | 1.473mg |
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| Lysine | 0.338mg |
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| Methionine | 0.252mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.59mg |
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| Valine | 0.607mg |
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| Histidine | 0.367mg |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 48mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.637g | 10.85g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.95g | 11.305g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.318g | 1.011g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
17%
34%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
111%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Popcorn is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.13g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Popcorn contains less Sodium (difference - 2073mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Popcorn is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Popcorn is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.213g)
Which food is cheaper?
Popcorn is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Jerky is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Jerky is relatively richer in vitamins