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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.
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Jerky
Contains more Calcium +740%
Contains more Magnesium +137.3%
Contains less Sodium -88.8%
Contains more Manganese +80.2%
Contains more Iron +90.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +869%
Contains more Potassium +570.8%
Contains more Zinc +559.3%
Contains more Copper +74.6%
Contains more Selenium +1428.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 51% 107% 87% 18% 8% 31% 34% 44% 27% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 204% 37% 175% 53% 272% 222% 76% 15% 59%
Contains more Calcium +740%
Contains more Magnesium +137.3%
Contains less Sodium -88.8%
Contains more Manganese +80.2%
Contains more Iron +90.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +869%
Contains more Potassium +570.8%
Contains more Zinc +559.3%
Contains more Copper +74.6%
Contains more Selenium +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.
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Jerky
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +77.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +293.9%
Contains more Folate +34.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +2769.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +208%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +268.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +8850%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.142
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 18% 0% 10% 13% 35% 9% 39% 1% 135% 0% 166%
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 E +77.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +293.9%
Contains more Folate +34.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +2769.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +208%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +268.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +8850%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.142

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Jerky
Contains more Water +249.2%
Contains more Protein +1876.2%
Contains more Fats +4471.4%
Contains more Carbs +14.9%
Equal in Other - 6.84
2% 10% 82% 7%
Protein: 1.68 g
Fats: 0.56 g
Carbs: 9.57 g
Water: 81.58 g
Other: 6.61 g
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 +249.2%
Contains more Protein +1876.2%
Contains more Fats +4471.4%
Contains more Carbs +14.9%
Equal in Other - 6.84

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Jerky
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11435.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2051.1%
63% 25% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.247 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 10.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.011 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11435.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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.
Seaweed 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 Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Seaweed Jerky Opinion
Net carbs 8.27g 9.2g Jerky
Protein 1.68g 33.2g Jerky
Fats 0.56g 25.6g Jerky
Carbs 9.57g 11g Jerky
Calories 43kcal 410kcal Jerky
Sugar 0.6g 9g Seaweed
Fiber 1.3g 1.8g Jerky
Calcium 168mg 20mg Seaweed
Iron 2.85mg 5.42mg Jerky
Magnesium 121mg 51mg Seaweed
Phosphorus 42mg 407mg Jerky
Potassium 89mg 597mg Jerky
Sodium 233mg 2081mg Seaweed
Zinc 1.23mg 8.11mg Jerky
Copper 0.13mg 0.227mg Jerky
Manganese 0.2mg 0.111mg Seaweed
Selenium 0.7µg 10.7µg Jerky
Vitamin A 116IU 0IU Seaweed
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 0µg Seaweed
Vitamin E 0.87mg 0.49mg Seaweed
Vitamin D 0IU 11IU Jerky
Vitamin D 0µg 0.3µg Jerky
Vitamin C 3mg 0mg Seaweed
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.154mg Jerky
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.142mg Seaweed
Vitamin B3 0.47mg 1.732mg Jerky
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 0.163mg Seaweed
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.179mg Jerky
Folate 180µg 134µg Seaweed
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.99µg Jerky
Vitamin K 66µg 2.3µg Seaweed
Tryptophan 0.048mg Seaweed
Threonine 0.055mg Seaweed
Isoleucine 0.076mg Seaweed
Leucine 0.083mg Seaweed
Lysine 0.082mg Seaweed
Methionine 0.025mg Seaweed
Phenylalanine 0.043mg Seaweed
Valine 0.072mg Seaweed
Histidine 0.024mg Seaweed
Cholesterol 0mg 48mg Seaweed
Saturated Fat 0.247g 10.85g Seaweed
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g Seaweed
Monounsaturated Fat 0.098g 11.305g Jerky
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g 1.011g Jerky

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Seaweed 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
36%
Seaweed
34%
Jerky
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Seaweed
111%
Jerky

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Seaweed
Seaweed contains less Sodium (difference - 1848mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.603g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Seaweed
Seaweed is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Jerky
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.

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. Seaweed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168457/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.