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Sweet potato chips vs. Jerky — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between sweet potato chips and jerky

  • Sweet potato chips have more vitamin A, vitamin E, manganese, and fiber; however, jerky has more zinc, iron, vitamin B12, and phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin A for sweet potato chips is 132% higher.
  • Jerky has 20 times less vitamin E than sweet potato chips. Sweet potato chips have 9.82mg of vitamin E, while jerky has 0.49mg.
  • Sweet potato chips are lower in saturated fat.
  • Sweet potato chips have a higher glycemic index than jerky.

Food types used in this article are Snacks, sweet potato chips, unsalted 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 46% 18% 82% 80% 137% 14% 62% 4.6% 176% 11%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 36% 6% 53% 203% 76% 221% 174% 271% 14% 58%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +27.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +195%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +54.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +81.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1115.3%
Contains more IronIron +155.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +1430.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +180.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +409.5%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 395% 196% 0% 22% 37% 39% 93% 123% 0% 61% 28% 20%
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 9.8% 4.5% 39% 33% 32% 9.8% 41% 124% 5.8% 101% 60%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1904.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +13.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +20.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +851.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +198.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +965.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +75%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +262.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +198.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 32% 57% 5% 3%
Protein: 2.94 g
Fats: 32.35 g
Carbs: 56.82 g
Water: 4.51 g
Other: 3.38 g
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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 FatsFats +26.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +416.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1029.3%
Contains more WaterWater +418%
Contains more OtherOther +102.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 38% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.941 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.155 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.224 g
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47% 49% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.85 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.011 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -72.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1109.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +23.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sweet potato chips Jerky DV% diff.
Vitamin A 1184µg 0µg 132%
Sodium 35mg 2081mg 89%
Polyunsaturated fat 12.224g 1.011g 75%
Zinc 0.53mg 8.11mg 69%
Vitamin E 9.82mg 0.49mg 62%
Protein 2.94g 33.2g 61%
Manganese 1.349mg 0.111mg 54%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.99µg 41%
Iron 2.12mg 5.42mg 41%
Phosphorus 145mg 407mg 37%
Saturated fat 2.941g 10.85g 36%
Vitamin B5 1.551mg 0.163mg 28%
Fiber 8.8g 1.8g 28%
Vitamin B6 0.535mg 0.179mg 27%
Folate 37µg 134µg 24%
Copper 0.412mg 0.227mg 21%
Vitamin K 24.5µg 2.3µg 19%
Cholesterol 0mg 48mg 16%
Selenium 2.1µg 10.7µg 16%
Carbs 56.82g 11g 15%
Choline 36.6mg 109.1mg 13%
Potassium 925mg 597mg 10%
Fats 32.35g 25.6g 10%
Calories 532kcal 410kcal 6%
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.154mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 9.155g 11.305g 5%
Calcium 59mg 20mg 4%
Magnesium 65mg 51mg 3%
Vitamin B3 2.088mg 1.732mg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.3µg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.161mg 0.142mg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 11IU 1%
Net carbs 48.02g 9.2g N/A
Sugar 8.82g 9g N/A
Tryptophan 0.098mg 0%
Threonine 0.26mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.17mg 0%
Leucine 0.287mg 0%
Lysine 0.205mg 0%
Methionine 0.09mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.278mg 0%
Valine 0.267mg 0%
Histidine 0.096mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sweet potato chips Jerky
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
78%
Sweet potato chips
35%
Jerky
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Sweet potato chips
111%
Jerky

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sweet potato chips
Sweet potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sweet potato chips
Sweet potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato chips
Sweet potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 2046mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sweet potato chips
Sweet potato chips is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.909g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sweet potato chips
Sweet potato chips is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Sweet potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174783/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.