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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 103% 2.1% 29% 120% 87% 84% 153% 1% 145% 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 more MagnesiumMagnesium +182.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +15.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +902.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +185.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +81.5%
Contains more IronIron +69.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +163.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +13.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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 0% 12% 5.8% 0% 26% 19% 43% 31% 36% 0% 3% 23% 12%
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% 9% 39% 33% 32% 9.8% 41% 124% 5.8% 101% 60%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +212.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +69%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +48.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +71.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +14%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +91.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +332.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +414.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 5% 78% 3%
Protein: 12.94 g
Fats: 4.54 g
Carbs: 77.78 g
Water: 3.32 g
Other: 1.42 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 CarbsCarbs +607.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +156.6%
Contains more FatsFats +463.9%
Contains more WaterWater +603.6%
Contains more OtherOther +381.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 24% 59%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.637 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.95 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.318 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 -94.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +129.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated 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.
Popcorn 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 Popcorn Jerky Opinion
Calories 387kcal 410kcal Jerky
Protein 12.94g 33.2g Jerky
Fats 4.54g 25.6g Jerky
Net carbs 63.28g 9.2g Popcorn
Carbs 77.78g 11g Popcorn
Cholesterol 0mg 48mg Popcorn
Vitamin D 0IU 11IU Jerky
Magnesium 144mg 51mg Popcorn
Calcium 7mg 20mg Jerky
Potassium 329mg 597mg Jerky
Iron 3.19mg 5.42mg Jerky
Sugar 0.87g 9g Popcorn
Fiber 14.5g 1.8g Popcorn
Copper 0.262mg 0.227mg Popcorn
Zinc 3.08mg 8.11mg Jerky
Starch 54.4g Popcorn
Phosphorus 358mg 407mg Jerky
Sodium 8mg 2081mg Popcorn
Vitamin A 196IU 0IU Popcorn
Vitamin A 10µg 0µg Popcorn
Vitamin E 0.29mg 0.49mg Jerky
Vitamin D 0µg 0.3µg Jerky
Manganese 1.113mg 0.111mg Popcorn
Selenium 0µg 10.7µg Jerky
Vitamin B1 0.104mg 0.154mg Jerky
Vitamin B2 0.083mg 0.142mg Jerky
Vitamin B3 2.308mg 1.732mg Popcorn
Vitamin B5 0.51mg 0.163mg Popcorn
Vitamin B6 0.157mg 0.179mg Jerky
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.99µg Jerky
Vitamin K 1.2µg 2.3µg Jerky
Folate 31µg 134µg Jerky
Choline 21.2mg 109.1mg Jerky
Saturated Fat 0.637g 10.85g Popcorn
Monounsaturated Fat 0.95g 11.305g Jerky
Polyunsaturated fat 2.318g 1.011g Popcorn
Tryptophan 0.085mg Popcorn
Threonine 0.452mg Popcorn
Isoleucine 0.431mg Popcorn
Leucine 1.473mg Popcorn
Lysine 0.338mg Popcorn
Methionine 0.252mg Popcorn
Phenylalanine 0.59mg Popcorn
Valine 0.607mg Popcorn
Histidine 0.367mg Popcorn
Fructose 0.07g Popcorn

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Popcorn 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
16%
Popcorn
36%
Jerky
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Popcorn
111%
Jerky

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Popcorn
Popcorn is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Popcorn
Popcorn is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.13g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Popcorn
Popcorn contains less Sodium (difference - 2073mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Popcorn
Popcorn is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.213g)
Which food is cheaper?
Popcorn
Popcorn is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
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. Popcorn - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167959/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.