Potato chips vs. Jerky — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between potato chips and jerky
- Potato chips have more vitamin E, vitamin B6, vitamin C, and potassium, while jerky has more zinc, iron, vitamin B12, phosphorus, and folate.
- Jerky covers your daily need for sodium, 90% more than potato chips.
- The amount of sodium in potato chips is lower.
- Jerky has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of jerky is 0, while the glycemic index of potato chips is 56.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +31.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +20% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +113.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +34.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +296.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +232.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +644% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +146.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +32.1% |
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 EVitamin E | +1759.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +38.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +121% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +146.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +268.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +860.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +197.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +190.9% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Sodium | 8mg | 2081mg | 90% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 12.17g | 1.011g | 74% |
| Zinc | 1.09mg | 8.11mg | 64% |
| Vitamin E | 9.11mg | 0.49mg | 57% |
| Protein | 7g | 33.2g | 52% |
| Iron | 1.63mg | 5.42mg | 47% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.99µg | 41% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.66mg | 0.179mg | 37% |
| Phosphorus | 165mg | 407mg | 35% |
| Vitamin C | 31.1mg | 0mg | 35% |
| Folate | 45µg | 134µg | 22% |
| Histidine | 153mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 1275mg | 597mg | 20% |
| Vitamin K | 22.1µg | 2.3µg | 17% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 48mg | 16% |
| Carbs | 52.9g | 11g | 14% |
| Fats | 34.6g | 25.6g | 14% |
| Manganese | 0.44mg | 0.111mg | 14% |
| Choline | 37.5mg | 109.1mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.827mg | 1.732mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 4.8g | 1.8g | 12% |
| Copper | 0.306mg | 0.227mg | 9% |
| Calories | 536kcal | 410kcal | 6% |
| Selenium | 8.1µg | 10.7µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.402mg | 0.163mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 67mg | 51mg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.84g | 11.305g | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.197mg | 0.142mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.3µg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 11IU | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 10.96g | 10.85g | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.167mg | 0.154mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 48.1g | 9.2g | N/A |
| Calcium | 24mg | 20mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.22g | 9g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.108mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.253mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.283mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.419mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.424mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.11mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.31mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.392mg | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7 g
Fats:
34.6 g
Carbs:
52.9 g
Water:
1.9 g
Other:
3.6 g
Protein:
33.2 g
Fats:
25.6 g
Carbs:
11 g
Water:
23.36 g
Other:
6.84 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +35.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +380.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +374.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1129.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +90% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
10.96 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
12.17 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
10.85 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.011 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1103.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +14.9% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~10.85g
