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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 is 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% 4.5% 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 ~0µg

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 DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 17.9g 1.011g 113%
Zinc 0.99mg 8.11mg 65%
Sodium 633mg 2081mg 63%
Vitamin E 9.11mg 0.49mg 57%
Protein 6.7g 33.2g 53%
Vitamin C 47.3mg 0mg 53%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.99µg 41%
Iron 2.27mg 5.42mg 39%
Phosphorus 172mg 407mg 34%
Folate 40µg 134µg 24%
Potassium 1237mg 597mg 19%
Vitamin B3 4.785mg 1.732mg 19%
Vitamin K 22.1µg 2.3µg 17%
Cholesterol 0mg 48mg 16%
Carbs 53.3g 11g 14%
Manganese 0.423mg 0.111mg 14%
Fats 34.4g 25.6g 14%
Monounsaturated fat 6.16g 11.305g 13%
Choline 34.9mg 109.1mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.32mg 0.179mg 11%
Copper 0.315mg 0.227mg 10%
Saturated fat 8.88g 10.85g 9%
Fiber 3.4g 1.8g 6%
Calories 522kcal 410kcal 6%
Vitamin B1 0.096mg 0.154mg 5%
Selenium 8.1µg 10.7µg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.403mg 0.163mg 5%
Magnesium 64mg 51mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.116mg 0.142mg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.3µg 2%
Vitamin D 0IU 11IU 1%
Net carbs 49.9g 9.2g N/A
Calcium 18mg 20mg 0%
Sugar 0.22g 9g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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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
35%
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.