Rice vs. Jerky — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between rice and jerky?
- Jerky is richer than rice in zinc, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B12, choline, folate, copper, and potassium.
- Jerky's daily need coverage for sodium is 90% more.
- The amount of saturated fat in rice is lower.
- The glycemic index of jerky is lower.
We used Rice, white, long-grain, regular, enriched, cooked 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.
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +325.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +325% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +100% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1605.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +351.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +229% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1555.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +846.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +42.7% |
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 B5Vitamin B5 | +139.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1125% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +992.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +17.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +92.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +131% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +5095.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +156.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +193% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1134.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +9042.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1528.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +12746.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1230.3% |
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 1mg | 2081mg | 90% |
| Zinc | 0.49mg | 8.11mg | 69% |
| Protein | 2.69g | 33.2g | 61% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 5.42mg | 53% |
| Phosphorus | 43mg | 407mg | 52% |
| Saturated fat | 0.077g | 10.85g | 49% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.99µg | 41% |
| Fats | 0.28g | 25.6g | 39% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.088g | 11.305g | 28% |
| Choline | 2.1mg | 109.1mg | 19% |
| Folate | 58µg | 134µg | 19% |
| Copper | 0.069mg | 0.227mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 35mg | 597mg | 17% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 48mg | 16% |
| Manganese | 0.472mg | 0.111mg | 16% |
| Calories | 130kcal | 410kcal | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.013mg | 0.142mg | 10% |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 51mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.093mg | 0.179mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 1.8g | 6% |
| Selenium | 7.5µg | 10.7µg | 6% |
| Carbs | 28.17g | 11g | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.076g | 1.011g | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.39mg | 0.163mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.04mg | 0.49mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.3µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.476mg | 1.732mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 2.3µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.163mg | 0.154mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 20mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 11IU | 1% |
| Net carbs | 27.77g | 9.2g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.05g | 9g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.031mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.096mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.116mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.222mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.097mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.063mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.144mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.164mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.063mg | 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
12%
35%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
111%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.95g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice contains less Sodium (difference - 2080mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.773g)
Which food is cheaper?
Rice is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Jerky is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Jerky is relatively richer in vitamins