Rice cakes vs. Jerky — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between rice cakes and jerky
- Rice cakes have more manganese, vitamin B3, magnesium, and vitamin B5; however, jerky has more iron, zinc, vitamin B12, and folate.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for rice cakes is 264% higher.
- Jerky has 7 times less vitamin B5 than rice cakes. Rice cakes have 1.16mg of vitamin B5, while jerky has 0.163mg.
- Rice cakes are lower in saturated fat.
- Rice cakes have a higher glycemic index than jerky.
Food types used in this article are Snacks, rice cakes, brown rice, buckwheat 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 | +196.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +67.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +5467.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +53.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +81.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +99.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +375.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +224.4% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +367.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +611.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +175% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +37.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +37.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +538.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9 g
Fats:
3.5 g
Carbs:
80.1 g
Water:
5.9 g
Other:
1.5 g
Protein:
33.2 g
Fats:
25.6 g
Carbs:
11 g
Water:
23.36 g
Other:
6.84 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +628.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +268.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +631.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +295.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +356% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.64 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.11 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.11 g
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 Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +918.5% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~1.011g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 6.18mg | 0.111mg | 264% |
| Sodium | 116mg | 2081mg | 85% |
| Iron | 1.14mg | 5.42mg | 54% |
| Zinc | 2.5mg | 8.11mg | 51% |
| Protein | 9g | 33.2g | 48% |
| Saturated fat | 0.64g | 10.85g | 46% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.99µg | 41% |
| Vitamin B3 | 8.096mg | 1.732mg | 40% |
| Fats | 3.5g | 25.6g | 34% |
| Folate | 21µg | 134µg | 28% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.11g | 11.305g | 25% |
| Magnesium | 151mg | 51mg | 24% |
| Carbs | 80.1g | 11g | 23% |
| Choline | 109.1mg | 20% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.16mg | 0.163mg | 20% |
| Copper | 0.38mg | 0.227mg | 17% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 48mg | 16% |
| Selenium | 16.4µg | 10.7µg | 10% |
| Potassium | 299mg | 597mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.056mg | 0.154mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 3.8g | 1.8g | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 380mg | 407mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 0.179mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.49mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.103mg | 0.142mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 2% | |
| Calories | 380kcal | 410kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.3µg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 11mg | 20mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 11IU | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.11g | 1.011g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 76.3g | 9.2g | N/A |
| Sugar | 9g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.125mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.34mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.358mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.638mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.414mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.152mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.399mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.489mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.218mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
23%
35%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
145%
111%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rice cakes is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rice cakes is lower in Sugar (difference - 9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice cakes contains less Sodium (difference - 1965mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rice cakes is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.21g)
Which food is cheaper?
Rice cakes is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 82)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Jerky is relatively richer in vitamins
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.