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Salisbury steak vs. Jerky — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Salisbury steak and Jerky

  • The amount of Zinc, Iron, Phosphorus, Folate, Vitamin B12, Copper, Potassium, and Choline in Jerky is higher than in Salisbury steak.
  • Jerky covers your daily need of Sodium 68% more than Salisbury steak.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Salisbury steak is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Salisbury steak with gravy, frozen 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.
Salisbury steak
Salisbury steak
3
:
7
Jerky
Jerky
Contains more Calcium +135%
Contains less Sodium -75.5%
Contains more Manganese +56.8%
Contains more Iron +470.5%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +220.5%
Contains more Potassium +314.6%
Contains more Zinc +981.3%
Contains more Copper +173.5%
Contains more Selenium +42.7%
Salisbury steak
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 36% 13% 55% 13% 67% 21% 28% 23% 41%
Jerky
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 204% 37% 175% 53% 272% 222% 76% 15% 59%
Contains more Calcium +135%
Contains less Sodium -75.5%
Contains more Manganese +56.8%
Contains more Iron +470.5%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +220.5%
Contains more Potassium +314.6%
Contains more Zinc +981.3%
Contains more Copper +173.5%
Contains more Selenium +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.
Salisbury steak
Salisbury steak
2
:
9
Jerky
Jerky
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +24.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +113%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +161%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +31.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +36.6%
Contains more Folate +930.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +141.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +35.3%
Salisbury steak
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 0% 0% 15% 28% 25% 13% 31% 10% 52% 5%
Jerky
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 B5 +24.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +113%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +161%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +31.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +36.6%
Contains more Folate +930.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +141.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +35.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Salisbury steak
Salisbury steak
1
:
4
Jerky
Jerky
Contains more Water +217.6%
Contains more Protein +375.6%
Contains more Fats +144.5%
Contains more Carbs +62.2%
Contains more Other +332.9%
Salisbury steak
7% 10% 7% 74%
Protein: 6.98 g
Fats: 10.47 g
Carbs: 6.78 g
Water: 74.19 g
Other: 1.58 g
Jerky
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 +217.6%
Contains more Protein +375.6%
Contains more Fats +144.5%
Contains more Carbs +62.2%
Contains more Other +332.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Salisbury steak
Salisbury steak
2
:
1
Jerky
Jerky
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +46.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +135.6%
Salisbury steak
39% 47% 14%
Saturated Fat: 3.982 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.798 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.483 g
Jerky
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 10.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.011 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +46.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +135.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Salisbury steak Jerky Opinion
Net carbs 5.78g 9.2g Jerky
Protein 6.98g 33.2g Jerky
Fats 10.47g 25.6g Jerky
Carbs 6.78g 11g Jerky
Calories 149kcal 410kcal Jerky
Starch 2.53g Salisbury steak
Sugar 0.26g 9g Salisbury steak
Fiber 1g 1.8g Jerky
Calcium 47mg 20mg Salisbury steak
Iron 0.95mg 5.42mg Jerky
Magnesium 17mg 51mg Jerky
Phosphorus 127mg 407mg Jerky
Potassium 144mg 597mg Jerky
Sodium 509mg 2081mg Salisbury steak
Zinc 0.75mg 8.11mg Jerky
Copper 0.083mg 0.227mg Jerky
Manganese 0.174mg 0.111mg Salisbury steak
Selenium 7.5µg 10.7µg Jerky
Vitamin A 5IU 0IU Salisbury steak
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 0µg Salisbury steak
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.49mg Jerky
Vitamin D 1IU 11IU Jerky
Vitamin D 0µg 0.3µg Jerky
Vitamin B1 0.059mg 0.154mg Jerky
Vitamin B2 0.118mg 0.142mg Jerky
Vitamin B3 1.32mg 1.732mg Jerky
Vitamin B5 0.203mg 0.163mg Salisbury steak
Vitamin B6 0.131mg 0.179mg Jerky
Folate 13µg 134µg Jerky
Vitamin B12 0.41µg 0.99µg Jerky
Vitamin K 1.7µg 2.3µg Jerky
Cholesterol 33mg 48mg Salisbury steak
Trans Fat 0.284g Jerky
Saturated Fat 3.982g 10.85g Salisbury steak
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g Salisbury steak
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Salisbury steak
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0g Salisbury steak
Monounsaturated Fat 4.798g 11.305g Jerky
Polyunsaturated fat 1.483g 1.011g Salisbury steak
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.03g Salisbury steak
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.252g Salisbury steak
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Salisbury steak
Omega-3 - ALA 0.057g Salisbury steak
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.004g Salisbury steak
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.012g Salisbury steak

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is better in case of low diet
Salisbury steak 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
15%
Salisbury steak
34%
Jerky
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
31%
Salisbury steak
111%
Jerky

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salisbury steak
Salisbury steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.74g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Salisbury steak
Salisbury steak contains less Sodium (difference - 1572mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Salisbury steak
Salisbury steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Salisbury steak
Salisbury steak is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.868g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salisbury steak
Salisbury steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Salisbury steak
Salisbury steak is cheaper (difference - $4)
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. Salisbury steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168965/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.