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Potato sticks vs. Jerky — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Potato sticks and Jerky?

  • Potato sticks are higher in Vitamin E, Vitamin C, Vitamin B3, and Potassium, yet Jerky is higher in Zinc, Vitamin B12, Iron, Phosphorus, and Folate.
  • Jerky's daily need coverage for Zinc is 65% more.
  • The amount of Sodium in Potato sticks are lower.

We used Snacks, potato sticks and Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed types in this article.

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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 46% 5.4% 109% 85% 105% 27% 74% 83% 55% 44%
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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 +25.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +107.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +38.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -69.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +281.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +11.1%
Contains more IronIron +138.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +719.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +136.6%
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.
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 158% 0% 182% 0% 24% 27% 90% 24% 74% 0% 55% 30% 19%
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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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1759.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +176.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +147.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +78.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +860.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +60.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +22.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +235%
Contains more CholineCholine +212.6%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 34% 53% 2% 3%
Protein: 6.7 g
Fats: 34.4 g
Carbs: 53.3 g
Water: 2.2 g
Other: 3.4 g
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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 FatsFats +34.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +384.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +395.5%
Contains more WaterWater +961.8%
Contains more OtherOther +101.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 19% 54%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.88 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.16 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 17.9 g
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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 -18.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1670.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +83.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato sticks Jerky Opinion
Calories 522kcal 410kcal Potato sticks
Protein 6.7g 33.2g Jerky
Fats 34.4g 25.6g Potato sticks
Vitamin C 47.3mg 0mg Potato sticks
Net carbs 49.9g 9.2g Potato sticks
Carbs 53.3g 11g Potato sticks
Cholesterol 0mg 48mg Potato sticks
Vitamin D 0IU 11IU Jerky
Magnesium 64mg 51mg Potato sticks
Calcium 18mg 20mg Jerky
Potassium 1237mg 597mg Potato sticks
Iron 2.27mg 5.42mg Jerky
Sugar 0.22g 9g Potato sticks
Fiber 3.4g 1.8g Potato sticks
Copper 0.315mg 0.227mg Potato sticks
Zinc 0.99mg 8.11mg Jerky
Phosphorus 172mg 407mg Jerky
Sodium 633mg 2081mg Potato sticks
Vitamin E 9.11mg 0.49mg Potato sticks
Vitamin D 0µg 0.3µg Jerky
Manganese 0.423mg 0.111mg Potato sticks
Selenium 8.1µg 10.7µg Jerky
Vitamin B1 0.096mg 0.154mg Jerky
Vitamin B2 0.116mg 0.142mg Jerky
Vitamin B3 4.785mg 1.732mg Potato sticks
Vitamin B5 0.403mg 0.163mg Potato sticks
Vitamin B6 0.32mg 0.179mg Potato sticks
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.99µg Jerky
Vitamin K 22.1µg 2.3µg Potato sticks
Folate 40µg 134µg Jerky
Choline 34.9mg 109.1mg Jerky
Saturated Fat 8.88g 10.85g Potato sticks
Monounsaturated Fat 6.16g 11.305g Jerky
Polyunsaturated fat 17.9g 1.011g Potato sticks

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Potato sticks 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
53%
Potato sticks
36%
Jerky
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Potato sticks
111%
Jerky

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.78g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks contains less Sodium (difference - 1448mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.97g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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 sticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168854/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.