Seaweed vs. Jerky — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between seaweed and jerky?
- Seaweed is higher in vitamin K and magnesium, yet jerky is higher in zinc, phosphorus, vitamin B12, iron, selenium, and choline.
- Jerky's daily need coverage for sodium is 80% more.
- Seaweed has 29 times more vitamin K than jerky. While seaweed has 66µg of vitamin K, jerky has only 2.3µg.
- The amount of sodium in seaweed is lower.
We used Seaweed, kelp, raw 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 more MagnesiumMagnesium | +137.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +740% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -88.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +80.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +570.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +90.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +74.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +559.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +869% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1428.6% |
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 EVitamin E | +77.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +293.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2769.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +34.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +208% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +268.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +8850% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +752.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +249.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1876.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +4471.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +14.9% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +11435.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2051.1% |
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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| Sodium | 233mg | 2081mg | 80% |
| Protein | 1.68g | 33.2g | 63% |
| Zinc | 1.23mg | 8.11mg | 63% |
| Vitamin K | 66µg | 2.3µg | 53% |
| Phosphorus | 42mg | 407mg | 52% |
| Saturated fat | 0.247g | 10.85g | 48% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.99µg | 41% |
| Fats | 0.56g | 25.6g | 39% |
| Iron | 2.85mg | 5.42mg | 32% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.098g | 11.305g | 28% |
| Calories | 43kcal | 410kcal | 18% |
| Choline | 12.8mg | 109.1mg | 18% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 10.7µg | 18% |
| Magnesium | 121mg | 51mg | 17% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 48mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 89mg | 597mg | 15% |
| Calcium | 168mg | 20mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.002mg | 0.179mg | 14% |
| Folate | 180µg | 134µg | 12% |
| Copper | 0.13mg | 0.227mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.642mg | 0.163mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.154mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.47mg | 1.732mg | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.047g | 1.011g | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.2mg | 0.111mg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.87mg | 0.49mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 1.8g | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.3µg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 11IU | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 0.142mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 6µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 9.57g | 11g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 8.27g | 9.2g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.6g | 9g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.048mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.055mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.076mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.083mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.082mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.025mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.043mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.072mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.024mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.004g | 0g | N/A |
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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Seaweed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Seaweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Seaweed contains less Sodium (difference - 1848mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Seaweed is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.603g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Seaweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Seaweed is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Jerky is relatively richer in minerals
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.