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Potato salad vs. Jerky — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Potato salad and Jerky?

  • Potato salad is richer in Vitamin C, yet Jerky is richer in Zinc, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Folate, Copper, and Selenium.
  • Jerky's daily need coverage for Zinc is 71% higher.
  • Potato salad contains less Sodium.

We used Potato salad, home-prepared 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 less Sodium -74.6%
Contains more Iron +733.8%
Contains more Magnesium +240%
Contains more Phosphorus +682.7%
Contains more Potassium +135%
Contains more Zinc +2516.1%
Contains more Copper +92.4%
Contains more Selenium +161%
Equal in Calcium - 20
Equal in Manganese - 0.111
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 25% 11% 23% 23% 69% 9% 40% 14% 23%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 204% 37% 175% 53% 272% 222% 76% 15% 59%
Contains less Sodium -74.6%
Contains more Iron +733.8%
Contains more Magnesium +240%
Contains more Phosphorus +682.7%
Contains more Potassium +135%
Contains more Zinc +2516.1%
Contains more Copper +92.4%
Contains more Selenium +161%
Equal in Calcium - 20
Equal in Manganese - 0.111

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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Jerky
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +227.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +136.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +94.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +27%
Contains more Folate +1814.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 0% 0% 34% 20% 14% 17% 33% 33% 6% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 10% 9% 0% 39% 33% 33% 10% 42% 101% 124% 6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +227.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +136.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +94.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +27%
Contains more Folate +1814.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +225.3%
Contains more Protein +1138.8%
Contains more Fats +212.2%
Contains more Other +250.8%
Equal in Carbs - 11
3% 8% 11% 76% 2%
Protein: 2.68 g
Fats: 8.2 g
Carbs: 11.17 g
Water: 76 g
Other: 1.95 g
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 Water +225.3%
Contains more Protein +1138.8%
Contains more Fats +212.2%
Contains more Other +250.8%
Equal in Carbs - 11

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +269.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +355.8%
19% 32% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.429 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.737 g
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 10.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.011 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +269.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +355.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Potato salad Jerky
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato salad Jerky Opinion
Net carbs 9.87g 9.2g Potato salad
Protein 2.68g 33.2g Jerky
Fats 8.2g 25.6g Jerky
Carbs 11.17g 11g Potato salad
Calories 143kcal 410kcal Jerky
Sugar 9g Potato salad
Fiber 1.3g 1.8g Jerky
Calcium 19mg 20mg Jerky
Iron 0.65mg 5.42mg Jerky
Magnesium 15mg 51mg Jerky
Phosphorus 52mg 407mg Jerky
Potassium 254mg 597mg Jerky
Sodium 529mg 2081mg Potato salad
Zinc 0.31mg 8.11mg Jerky
Copper 0.118mg 0.227mg Jerky
Manganese 0.101mg 0.111mg Jerky
Selenium 4.1µg 10.7µg Jerky
Vitamin A 157IU 0IU Potato salad
Vitamin A RAE 32µg 0µg Potato salad
Vitamin E 0.49mg Jerky
Vitamin D 0IU 11IU Jerky
Vitamin D 0µg 0.3µg Jerky
Vitamin C 10mg 0mg Potato salad
Vitamin B1 0.077mg 0.154mg Jerky
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.142mg Jerky
Vitamin B3 0.89mg 1.732mg Jerky
Vitamin B5 0.534mg 0.163mg Potato salad
Vitamin B6 0.141mg 0.179mg Jerky
Folate 7µg 134µg Jerky
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.99µg Jerky
Vitamin K 2.3µg Jerky
Tryptophan 0.042mg Potato salad
Threonine 0.116mg Potato salad
Isoleucine 0.141mg Potato salad
Leucine 0.202mg Potato salad
Lysine 0.171mg Potato salad
Methionine 0.066mg Potato salad
Phenylalanine 0.135mg Potato salad
Valine 0.172mg Potato salad
Histidine 0.062mg Potato salad
Cholesterol 68mg 48mg Jerky
Saturated Fat 1.429g 10.85g Potato salad
Monounsaturated Fat 2.48g 11.305g Jerky
Polyunsaturated fat 3.737g 1.011g Potato salad

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Potato salad Jerky
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
14%
Potato salad
34%
Jerky
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Potato salad
111%
Jerky

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato salad
Potato salad contains less Sodium (difference - 1552mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.421g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato salad
Potato salad is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
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. Potato salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169269/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.