Salsa vs. Jerky — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between salsa and jerky
- The amount of zinc, phosphorus, vitamin B12, iron, folate, selenium, and copper in jerky is higher than in salsa.
- Jerky covers your daily zinc needs 72% more than salsa.
- Salsa contains less sodium.
Specific food types used in this comparison are USDA Commodity, salsa 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 less SodiumSodium | -79.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +218.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +66.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +121.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +142% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +136.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +4670.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1256.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2575% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +208% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +373.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +60.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +20.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +605.3% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Sodium | 430mg | 2081mg | 72% |
| Zinc | 0.17mg | 8.11mg | 72% |
| Protein | 1.5g | 33.2g | 63% |
| Phosphorus | 30mg | 407mg | 54% |
| Saturated fat | 0.029g | 10.85g | 49% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.99µg | 41% |
| Iron | 2.24mg | 5.42mg | 40% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 25.6g | 39% |
| Folate | 19µg | 134µg | 29% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.016g | 11.305g | 28% |
| Choline | 109.1mg | 20% | |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 10.7µg | 19% |
| Calories | 36kcal | 410kcal | 19% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 48mg | 16% |
| Copper | 0.096mg | 0.227mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 270mg | 597mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.03mg | 0.142mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.154mg | 9% |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 51mg | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.107g | 1.011g | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.111mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.08mg | 1.732mg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.49mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin A | 28µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.163mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.149mg | 0.179mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 2% | |
| Fiber | 1.4g | 1.8g | 2% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 20mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 11IU | 1% | |
| Carbs | 7g | 11g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 5.6g | 9.2g | N/A |
| Sugar | 9g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +284% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +2113.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +12700% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +57.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +327.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +70556.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +844.9% |
